Seeking Urban and Community Forestry Award Nominations

Call for 2013 Urban and Community Forestry Award Nominations

Oregon Community Trees (OCT) annually honors outstanding individuals and organizations for their leadership and accomplishments in advancing urban and community forestry projects and activities in the state of Oregon.   

The OCT awards recognize powerful examples of inspirational individuals and organizations engaging citizens, promoting tree planting and quality tree care, raising awareness and knowledge about Oregon's trees and forests, and protecting Oregon's urban and community forests to improve the quality of life in towns and cities around the state.

Nominations for the individual award can recognize citizens, volunteers, or non-profit, government or business employees. 

Nominations for the organization award can recognize citizen groups, non-profits, public agencies, and businesses.

All award nominations must include:

Name and contact information of the individual or organization.

A brief description of their accomplishments and reason for the nomination. Limit 250 words.

Names and contact information of two qualified references to verify the information

Name and contact information of the nominator.

Nominations must be received by February 1, 2013.

Please send nominations via email to Oregon Community Trees c/o Patricia Farrell, OCT Board Member:

pfarrell@cityofsalem.net

503-588-6211 x7489

For more information about Oregon Community Trees, visit our website.