Burlington--The deadline is fast approaching to nominate a tree champion for a 2024 Vermont Tree Steward Award. Nominations will only be accepted until March 29.
Each year the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program (VT UCF) recognizes individuals and groups who are committed to protecting, preserving and nurturing Vermont’s trees and forests. The recipients are honored at an awards ceremony at the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry conference on May 23 and through the VT UCF's website, social media platforms and the media.
You can submit a nomination for one or more categories at http://go.uvm.edu/tsa. Self-nominations also are encouraged. For questions, please contact Gwen Kozlowski at (802) 656-7638 or gwen.kozlowski@uvm.edu.
Nominations may be submitted for the following categories:
- HAMILTON: This award honors a tree warden who has advanced the goals of urban and community forestry through sustainable forestry practices, effective conservation planning, public education and increased citizen engagement.
- LEADER: Any individual who has exhibited strong leadership and an ongoing commitment to championing an urban or community forestry project for an organization or community may be nominated.
- UNSUNG HERO: The award honors an individual and/or group for sustained efforts that go above and beyond to make a significant difference in a community's urban and community forest.
- VOLUNTEER GROUP/COMMUNITY: Nominees may include any organization, team, ad/hoc group or community that has demonstrated a strong commitment to introducing or sustaining an urban and community forestry project in its town or city.
VT UCF is a partnership of University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. For more information, go to www.vtcommunityforestry.org.