LEADERSHIP IN CONSERVATION AWARD

Overview

Since 2007, SFI has presented a Leadership in Conservation Award that recognizes an SFI Certified Organization (individuals or organization), a team of partners, or a research or conservation-related individual for outstanding conservation achievements and innovation. The intent of the award is to celebrate excellence in conservation practices to the benefit of sustainable forest management and responsible fiber sourcing.

Selection criteria include:

• Elevated connections to the SFI Standards and/or to SFI-certified lands
• Clear transferable conservation benefits that advance the field of sustainable forestry and responsible procurement
• Strong collaborations with academia, Indigenous, or underserved communities and/or other conservation organizations
• Illustrated the diversity and impact of SFI work at the community, regional, state/provincial, national or international level

Make a Nomination

• SFI Certified Organizations, external partners, SFI Implementation Committees, and SFI/PLT staff are encouraged to put forward nominations for this award.
• The deadline is March 1^st, and late nominations will not be considered.
• The nomination should include the name and organization of the nominee, and a brief description of the reason for the nomination (200 words max).
• Please submit your nomination to: SFIConservation@forests.org

Review Process

• The SFI Conservation team will review:
  • Nominations submitted to SFI: SFI will reach out to the nominator if more information is required.
  • Research and collaboration projects submitted by SFI Certified Organizations through the SFI Annual Survey. These may be internally elevated by SFI staff for consideration.
• Recommendations are developed for consideration by the Chief Conservation Officer, which are then presented to the SFI Senior Leadership team. An awardee is selected and approved.
• The Leadership in Conservation Award is presented at the SFI Annual Conference.