Outstanding Logger of the Year Nomination Form

VIRGINIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION

Outstanding Logger of the Year Award

Nomination Form

IMPORTANT: The purpose of the Outstanding Logger of the Year Award(OLY) is to recognize and honor outstanding logger performance in the Commonwealth. Outstanding Logger of the Year recipients represent the “best-of-the-best,” and must exemplify the highest professional standards, as they serve as effective positive public role models for the entire logging industry. Please thoughtfully consider this important responsibility before submitting a nomination.

One nominee will be chosen as the 2018 Outstanding Logger of the Year. The Outstanding Logger of the Year will be recognized at the 2018Virginia Forestry Summitatthe Omni Richmond Hotel.

General Eligibility Requirements

(Required for all nominees)

  1. All OLY nominees must be a currently certified Virginia SHARP Logger. Can you attest that this nominee meets this requirement? YES NO
  1. All OLY nominees must adhere consistently to Virginia’s Forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs) for water quality protection. Can you attest that this nominee meets this requirement? YES NO
  1. All OLY nominees must consistently emphasize safety in their operations, as evidenced by the required use of personal protective equipmentand a strong safety program. Can you attest that this nominee meets this requirement? YES NO
  1. At least one close-up head-and-shoulders color or black and white photo of the nominee is required.
  1. Outstanding Logger of the Year must be a member of the Virginia Forestry Association. Is the nominee a VFA member? YES NO

If not, is he willing to join VFA?YES NO

  1. Will nominee be able to attend the 2018 Virginia Forestry Summitin Richmond? YES NO

Logger’s Name
Business Name
Address
Telephone / Email

Name to be printed on certificate:

Each OLY nomination must be submitted by two (2) credible individuals who are closely familiar with the nominee’s logging operation and can independently attest to the sustained outstanding level of performance and professionalism. The nomination is strengthened when the nominating individuals represent different organizations, firms or agencies.

Nominator #1: / Name
Signature
Title
Company or Agency
Address
Telephone / Fax
Email
Briefly describe how you are familiar with the nominee’s logging operation:
Nominator #2: / Name
Signature
Title
Company or Agency
Address
Telephone / Fax
Email
Briefly describe how you are familiar with the nominee’s logging operation:

General Information

-Geographic Working Area: ______

-Nominee thins %, select cuts %, clearcuts % of time.

-Average weekly production: loads / tons (circle unit).

-List approximate percentage of timber harvested annually from:

Government Lands: %; Industry Lands: %;

Private Non-industrial Land: %; Other: %

Nomination Information

  1. Describe the logger’s background and experience.
  1. Describe the logger’s operation, including equipment spread, number of employees, and harvest strategy.
  1. Describe the loggers’ participation in community activities, forestry organizations, logger organizations, etc.
  1. Attachments such as letters of support from customers or others familiar with the logger’s operation, newspaper or magazine articles about the logger, BMP reports, etc. are encouraged, but not required.

Please mail or email this nomination form, either typed or legibly handwritten, along with a photographof the nominee(s), to:

Virginia Forestry Association

3808 Augusta Avenue

Richmond, VA 23230-3910

Phone 804-278-8733

Email:

DEADLINE for OLY nominations is March5, 2018

for presentation at the 2018 VirginiaForestry Summit.

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