Arizona Urban & Community Forestry Awards Call

Our Nomination Period has been extended!

Each year, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management along with our community partners present four Urban and Community Forestry awards. Help us celebrate, share, and increase awareness of the exceptional work being done in the field of urban forestry by nominating the people, businesses, and partnerships behind the work!

Recognition is an important part of the work we do. These awards provide an opportunity for folks to share their story with the statewide community, increase support of their work, and inspire others to participate in their own way.

Please let us know! Who made a positive impact in your community forest in 2023?

Check out the different award categories below. This an opportunity to nominate volunteers, government officials, state employees, businesses and/or partnerships for their urban forestry stewardship!

Community Tree Advocate of the Year

This award is for an outstanding individual who has positively impacted their community through their dedication to forestry and responsible management of urban forest resources. This person is currently not employed as a forester or in a related field. Arizona residency is not required, but the service must have been performed in Arizona as a volunteer, not a paid position.

Ironwood Award for Public Service

This award is presented to an exemplary government official or employee who, through extraordinary efforts, has significantly and positively contributed to and enhanced urban forest management at a community or state level.

Palo Verde Award for Urban Forestry Enhancement

This award is given to an exceptional business or organization whose work provides innovative leadership or contributions of talent and effort that enable the advancement of sustainable community forestry efforts at a local or state level.

Ponderosa Pine Partnership Award

To increase the recognition of outstanding urban forestry projects in Arizona, this award is presented for the innovative, strategic, and/or pioneering partnerships and collaborative efforts of organizations in Arizona. It recognizes a project for exceptional involvement of multiple organizations that was implemented in 2023.

Submission Instructions

The nomination period has been extended! Nominations are due January 31, 2024.

Use this online form or email your nominations to afaller@dffm.az.gov to be considered. If emailing your nomination, make sure to review the nomination instructions here .

Please note that the work that you are nominating them for must have been performed in the 2023 calendar year.

Winners will be notified in March and awards will be presented at the Arizona State Arbor Day Ceremony in April 2024. The winners will also be displayed on the Department of Forestry and Fire Management’s website for a full year, and receive an award plaque that lasts a lifetime!

Thank you for taking the time to honor those working hard to protect, grow and enhance your community forests. We can't wait to hear from you!

-DFFM Urban & Community Forestry Team and Community Partners

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