Montana Awards and Scholarship

Montana Tree Farm recognizes special contributions by its members, inspectors, and partners each year, as well as providing a scholarship to one aspiring forestry student in Montana. Click here to learn more about past award winners or find out how you can nominate a deserving individual.

Mary Naegeli Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Application

Deadline: May 31st

Applicants must be a resident of Montana enrolled (for the first time) or attending any accredited institution of higher education, on a full time basis, have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above, and must demonstrate an interest in forestry. (See application for additional information.)

The Montana Tree Farm System Steering Committee would like to congratulate Tyler Brett & Alden Whitney, our 2024 Scholarship Recipient.  Thank you for all the applications. 

 

 

 

Awards

The Montana Tree Farm Steering Committee winners for the following:

Each year the Montana Tree Farm program recognizes outstanding Tree Farmers, educators, loggers, and forest inspectors.

2024 Award Winners

2024 Montana Tree Farm of the Year

Ed & Christy Ferruzzi

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2024 Logger of the Year

Bobby Stonge 

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2024 Educator of the Year

Lorrie Woods

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2024 Inspector of the Year

Allen Chrisman