Awards
Montana National Award Winners
One of the highest honors for members of the Society, the rank of Fellow is an exceptional recognition bestowed on a member by their peers for outstanding contributions and service to SAF and the profession.
Gary Ellingson | 2022 |
Bruce Schlaebitz | 2022 |
Dave Atkins | 2021 |
Dale Bozworth | 2020 |
Jeff Jahnke | 2019 |
Holly McKenzie | 2018 |
Peter Kolb | 2017 |
John Ottman | 2016 |
Lorrie Woods | 2015 |
Dale Kerkvliet | 2014 |
Bev Yelczyn | 2013 |
Tim G. Love, CF | 2012 |
Patrick E. Hefferman | 2011 |
Steven W. Hayes, CF | 2011 |
Russell S. Gautreaux | 2010 |
John W. Manz Jr. | 2009 |
Ted L. Giesey, CF | 2008 |
Abigail R. Kimbell | 2007 |
Carl Fiedler | 2006 |
Perry J. Brown | 2006 |
Stephen F. Arno | 2006 |
Danny L. Pittman, CF | 2005 |
Dennis M. Davaz | 2005 |
Ronald H. Wakimoto, CF | 2004 |
David M. Stack | 2003 |
Robert D. Pfister | 2003 |
Remington Kohrt | 2003 |
Charles E. Keegan III | 2003 |
Gordon D. Sanders, CF | 2001 |
Scott L. Kuehn, CF | 2001 |
Bonner J. Armstrong | 2001 |
Richard R. Faltonson | 2000 |
David S. Klehm | 1999 |
Fred D. Hodgeboom | 1999 |
Alfred (Sam) Gilbert | 1995 |
Ronald H. Buentemeier, CF | 1994 |
Charles F. Brooks | 1993 |
Eugene L. Yahvah, CF | 1990 |
Wyman C. Schmidt | 1990 |
Edward G. Heilman | 1990 |
Robert S. Gibson | 1990 |
Gary G. Brown | 1990 |
Jack Ward Thomas | 1989 |
Charles E. Hardy | 1982 |
Vernon O. Hamre | 1979 |
The Presidential Field Forester Awards recognize foresters who have dedicated their professional careers to the application of forestry on the ground using sound, scientific methods and adaptive management strategies. The awards are presented to individuals who have displayed uncommon talent, skill, and innovative methods to achieve a record of excellence in the application of forest management.
Dennis Davaz | 2021 |
John Ottman | 2006 |
Craig Cowie | 2005 |
Dale Kerkvliet 2 | 2002 |
Ron Buentemeier | 2001 |
The Technology Transfer Award recognizes outstanding performance in the areas of technology transfer, implementation, and extension.
Dr. Peter Kolb | 2014 |
The Barrington Moore Memorial Award recognizes outstanding achievement in biological research leading to the advancement of forestry.
Dr. Stephen Arno | 2008 |
The John A. Beale Memorial Award recognizes outstanding efforts over a sustained period of time by an SAF member in the promotion of forestry through voluntary service to the Society.
Eugene (Ed) Stoots | 2016 |
Scoot Kuehn | 2014 |
The Sir William Schlich Memorial Award recognizes broad and outstanding contributions to the field of forestry with emphasis on, but not limited to, policy and national or international activities.
Gordy Sanders, CF | 2022 |
The Young Forester Leadership Award recognizes outstanding leadership by a young forestry professional in the development and promotion of an individual program or project, or for a sustained leadership role benefiting the practice of forestry and the Society.
Jared Richardson | 2019 |
Jason Parke | 2018 |
Amy Helena | 2014 |
The Outstanding Forestry Journalism Award recognizes high quality journalistic coverage of topics that increase the American public's understanding of forestry and natural resources.
Ian Marquand | 2001 |
The Outstanding Local Unit Achievement Award recognizes the outstanding achievement of a local unit for sustained leadership or a special project benefiting SAF, the forestry profession, and the practice of forestry.
Missoula Chapter | 2022 |
Award for project and activities that increase the impact of SAF and grow the organizations.
Missoula Chapter | 1997 |
Montana State Awards
SAF members who have practiced forestry for at least 15 years and for whom a major portion of career was in application of field forestry. Award winners demonstrate and understand forest science along with adaptive management process to achieve landowner objectives and insure forest sustainability.
Montana SAF Chapters typically nominate Chapter Field Foresters and submit their award winners to MTSAF Awards Chair by February 15. MTSAF submits nominations for Montana Field Forester to SAF National office by March 15.
Dennis Davaz | 2021 |
Allen B. Chrisman | 2016 |
Andrew Beltz | 2015 |
Chris Damrow | 2014 |
Marvin E. Levert, CF | 2013 |
Frank Maus | 2013 |
Jared Richardson | 2012 |
Mark Boardman | 2011 |
Henry Fassnaught | 2011 |
Richard W. Trembath | 2010 |
John J. Ottman | 2006 |
Craig G. Cowie | 2005 |
Stephen E. Patterson | 2003 |
Dale Kerkvliet, CF | 2002 |
Ronald Buentemeier | 2001 |
SAF members who have demonstrated significant effort in advancement of the profession of forestry, public education, service to SAF, public outreach or other noteworthy accomplishment.
Gary Ellingson | Citizen | 2019 |
Brian Sugden | Citizen | 2018 |
Bob Castenada | Forester | 2016 |
Cindy Peterson | Citizen | 2015 |
Scott Kuehn | Forester | 2014 |
Lorrie Woods | Citizen/Forester | 2014 |
Sarah Lyngholm | Forester | 2013 |
Tony Liane | Forester | 2013 |
Triple W Equipment | Citizen | 2013 |
Bob Harrington | Citizen | 2013 |
Amy Helena | Forester | 2011 |
Peter Kolb | Citizen | 2011 |
Brian Hobday | Citizen/Forester | 2011 |
Beth Dodson | Citizen | 2010 |
Scott Kuehn | Activist | 2003 |
This is a new Montana award recommended by the House Society of Delegates in 2016. The Young Forester Leadership Award recognizes “outstanding leadership by a young forestry professional in the development and promotion of an individual program or projet, or for a sustained leadershio role benefitting the practice of forestry and the Society of American Foresters. Evaluation will be based on;
- Under 40 years of Age at close of nomination due date
- Outstanding leadership in the Profession
- Outstanding leadership in SAF
- Sustained leadership roles benefitting the practice of Forestry
No award winner to date.
Montana SAF State Chapter Awards
Dave Atkins | Outstanding SAF Citizen | 2015 |
Marvin Troutwine | Lifetime Achievement Award | 2015 |
Dylan Brown | Field Forester of the Year | 2014 |
Kent Bevington | Forester of the Year | 2014 |
Cindy (Bertek) Perterson | Outstanding SAF Citizen | 2014 |
Triple W Equipment | Outstanding SAF Citizen | 2013 |
Frand Maus | Field Forester of the Year | 2013 |
Tony Liane | Forester of the Year | 2013 |
Jared Richardson | Field Forester of the Year | 2012 |
Sarah Lyngholm | Forester of the Year | 2012 |
Bob Harrington | Outstanding SAF Citizen | 2012 |
Peter Kolb | Outstanding Citizen of the Year | 2011 |
Amy Helena | Forester of the Year | 2011 |
Henry Fassnacht | Field Forester of the Year | 2011 |
Scott Kuehn | Outstanding Citizen of the Year | 1997 |