Wisconsin SAF Recognition Opportunities:
Contact: Melinda Vokoun, WI SAF Awards Chair (mvokoun@uwsp.edu).
John Macon Award
This is an award that is unique to Wisconsin to recognize an outstanding member from the Wisconsin Society of American Foresters for their outstanding contributions to forestry in Wisconsin. The award is funded by an endowment from the estate of John W. Macon, a former Timberlands Manager for Consolidated Papers.
This award was established in 1979. A listing of past recipients is included below.
To nominate someone for this award, you need to send a biographical sketch of the individual and the reason why you’re nominating them for the award to State Awards Chair. Nominations need to be submitted by December 31 each year. The sketch should outline the career of the nominee and anything else about them that’ll help distinguish him or her for the award. Once the recipient is chosen, a plaque and certificate are presented at the Spring statewide meeting.
Macon Award Nomination Procedure (PDF)
Recipients of the John Macon Award:
- 2018, Tom Hittle
- 2017, Brad Hutnik
- 2015, Christine Thomas
- 2010, John E. Houghton
- 2009, James “Jay” Gallagher
- 2008, Allan Waelchli
- 2007, Ronald Jones
- 2006, Jane Cummings Carlson
- 2005, Robert Engelhard
- 2004, Gene Francisco
- 2002, Miles Benson
- 2000, John Grosman
- 1999, John Kotar
- 1998, Al Barden
- 1997, Charlie Higgs
- 1996, Al Nelson
- 1993, Christy Hauge
- 1991, John Seaman
- 1988, James Hovind
- 1986, Milton Reinke
- 1985, Ralph Swanson
- 1984, Jay Cravens
- 1983, Frank Fixmer
- 1982, Bob Petry
- 1981, Bill Sylvester
Mike King WISAF Field Forester of the Year Award
This award is unique to our State and will recognize an outstanding member from the Wisconsin Society of American Foresters (WISAF) for their outstanding contributions to field forestry. Practitioners often operate in nearly complete anonymity, yet their actions are one of the most important and visible contributions to the viability and understanding of our profession. This is where forestry truly happens and it is important that WISAF recognize those who perform the art and science of forestry each and every day. The award is funded by an investment from the WISAF.
King Award Nomination Procedure (PDF)
Recipients of the King Award:
- 2020, Joseph Rademacher
- 2017, Anthony Rynish
- 2016, Laura Giese
- 2015, Jeffrey Kante
- 2011, Sue Crowley
- 2010, Kimberly “Kim” Quast
- 2009, Mark Gawron
- 2008, Julie Peltier
- 2007, Nina Stensberg
- 2006, Ray Amiel
SAF Fellow
Outstanding contributions to the Society of American Foresters are recognized through the title of Fellow. Those members who have provided outstanding contributions to the Society and to the forestry profession are recognized with the title of Fellow. Candidates are determined by a District Fellow Committee within each SAF Voting District.
Fellow Award Procedure (PDF)
WI SAF Fellows, by year of award, are:
- 2019, Tom Hittle
- 2017, Julie Peltier
- 2015, James Kerkman
- 2012, Vander Wyst, Gary J., CF
- 2009, Radcliffe, Samuel J.
- 2009, Gallagher, James M. CF
- 2008, Kotar, John CF
- 2006, Rogers, Robert CF
- 2006, Czysz, David J. CF
- 2003, Kiefer, Willard D.
- 2002, Meier, Richard J.
- 2002, Barden, Alvin L.
- 2001, Nelson, Alvin E.
- 2000, Reinke, Milton E.
- 2000, Grosman, John M.
- 1997, Schumann, David R.
- 1995, Vande Hei, Gerald L.
- 1991, Moore, J. Terry
- 1991, Hovde, Sydney B.
- 1991, Connaughton, Kent P.
- 1990, Vrablec, John J.
- 1989, Thiede, Gerald J. SF
- 1989, Roberts, Russell H.
- 1989, Lovestead, Howard S.
- 1988, Ziemann, Frederick
- 1988, Einspahr, Dean W.
- 1985, Swanson, Ralph G.
- 1985, Peterson, Donald E.
- 1985, Engelhard, Robert J.
- 1984, Cravens, Jay H.
- 1982, Sylvester, William A.
Julie Peltier Award
An award presented to a project, team, or an individual to recognize efforts to further the inclusion of women and/or minorities, or contributions of women and/or minorities, to sustainable forest management in Wisconsin. Nominations due by no later than July 1.
Nominations should contain: A nomination letter from the person(s) placing the individual, project, or team, in nomination AND a biographical sketch (not to exceed three pages), including education, experience, and evidence of complying with the spirit of the award.
Recipients of the Julie Peltier Award:
- 2019, Nancy Bozek
Innovation in Forestry Award
An award presented to a project, team, or an individual to recognize excellence in silvicultural innovation, transfer of knowledge, and/or outreach for the purpose of furthering sustainable forest management in Wisconsin. Nominations due by no later than July 1.
Nominations should contain: A nomination letter from the person(s) placing the individual, project, or team, in nomination AND a biographical sketch (not to exceed three pages), including education, experience, and evidence of complying with the spirit of the award.
Recipients of the Innovation in Forestry Award:
- 2019, Nick Koltz
