Conference Awards
At The Forest Conference, awards are given to those who play an important role in forest stewardship and education.
Forests Canada Award (formerly the Forests Ontario Award)
The Forests Canada Award is presented to individuals for outstanding achievements and contributions to forestry education in Canada and beyond. The award recognizes the continued practice of professional forestry in education, forest management, research, land use and public forestry awareness.
Susan Wiecek Forestry Education Award
The Susan Wiecek Forestry Education Award is presented to individuals or organizations for outstanding contributions to forestry education in Ontario.
Green Legacy Award
The Green Legacy Award is presented to a visionary corporate partner that is instrumental in ensuring a green legacy for future generations.
Forest Stewardship Award (formerly the Robert de Pencier Award)
The Forest Stewardship Award is presented to an individual for outstanding activities in private land forest management and strong support of forestry promotion, education and understanding.
White Pine Award
The White Pine Award recognizes forestry education and awareness. A bursary of $200 is presented to the recipient of this award.
Most Valuable Planter (MVP) Award
The Most Valuable Planter Award recognizes an outstanding individual or organization for contributions to restoring ecosystem health via tree planting initiatives.
The Maple Leaves Forever (MLF) Award
The Maple Leaves Forever (MLF) Ontario Envirothon award recognizes individuals or organizations which has demonstrated exceptional leadership, involvement, or dedication to the Ontario Envirothon program.
Previous Award Winners:
Forests Canada Award
2024 – Rob Keen
2023 – Brian Swaile
2022 – Al Corlett, Scott Reid, Brian Batchelor, Bob Dynes, Brian Naylor, Kerry Sinibaldi, Al Stinson, Jeff Leavey, Mike Walsh, Steve Munro
2021 – Brian Naylor
2020 – Martin Streit
2019 – Al Corlett
2018 – Steve Hounsell
2017 – Harvey Anderson
2016 – Barb Boysen
2015 – Anne Koven
2014 – John Cary
2013 – Forestry Research Partnership (FRP)
2012 – Jon Grant
2011 – James (Jim) Farrell
Susan Wiecek Forestry Education Award
2024 – Mark Sherman
2023 – Ken Jewett
2022 – Regional Municipality of York
2021 – Jessica Kaknevicius
2020 – Craig Todd
2019 – Virginia DeCarle
2018 – Kelly Durant
2017 – Otonabee Regional Conservation Authority, City of Peterborough, Trent University
2016 – Fleming College
2015 – Bancroft Area Forest Industry Association
2014 – Terry Schwan
2013 – Kathleen Hodgins
2012 – Carl Raynard
2011 – Jack Henry
Forest Stewardship Award
2024 – Ken Elliot & Martin Litchfield
2023 – Dr. Jan Oudenes & Dr. Isobel Ralston of MapleCross
2022 – Eric & Barb Boysen
2021 – Fraser Smith
2020 – Sambath Kumaar
2019 – Dave Taylor
2018 – Limberlost Forest & Wildlife Reserve
2017 – Martin Streit
2016 – Doug Hancock
2015 – Paul Day
2014 – Phil Holst
2013 – Jim Laking
2012 – Eastern Ontario Model Forest
2011 – Mike Walsh
White Pine Award
2023 – Megan Thomson
2022 – Ben Woodward
2021 – Alexandra Farkas and Alexandra Lalande
2020 – Natalie Heybloom
2017 – Kaitlin and Lauren Grierson
2014 – Justin Macmillan
2013 – Stephanie Miller
Most Valuable Planter Award
2024 – Brent Attwell
2023 – Cheyene Brunet and Art Marvin, Bill Newell, Glenn McLeod & Laird Nelson
2022 – Rick Knapton
2021 – Dave Bartram, Bartram Woodlands
2020 – Wayne Pawson, First Resource Management Group Inc.
2019 – Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
2018 – Anne Lennox, Grey Sauble Conservation Authority
2017 – Rick Grillmayer, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
Green Legacy Award
2024 – Enbridge Gas
2023 – Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's
2022 – Ontario Power Generation
2021 – TD Friends of the Environment
2020 – Canopy Growth
2019 – Honda Canada Foundation
2018 – TD Bank Group
2017 – Del Ridge Homes
The Maple Leaves Forever (MLF) Award
2021 – Mark Menhennet
2020 - Terry Schwan
Ontario Wood Award
2019 – Sacha Gendron
2018 – Jamie McRae
2017 – Jeff Muzzi
2016 – Sawmill Sid
2015 – City of Toronto
2014 – Ottawa Valley Wood