We are pleased to recognize recipients of our awards. These individuals have made great contributions to the association, the forestry profession and their communities.
Stephen Lorimer, RPF Distinguished Forest Professional
Ken Zielke, RPF Distinguished Forest Professional
Cynthia Lu, MA, RPF, P.Ag. Forest Innovation Award
Kelsey Copes-Gerbitz, PhD BC Forest Professional Magazine Best Article
Sarah Dickson-Hoyle BC Forest Professional Magazine Best Article
Karli Ferrell, RFT TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Valedictorian Award
Garry Mancell, LLB, RPF Distinguished Forest Professional
Tawnya Collins, RPF Professional Forester of the Year
Richard Cane, RPF Jim Rodney Memorial Volunteer of the Year
Shannon Hagerman, PhD BC Forest Professional Magazine Best Article
Lee Deslauriers, P.Eng, RPF Forest Engineering Award of Excellence (Engineers and Geoscientists of BC and ABCFP)
Marie Vance, PhD, RPF TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Valedictorian Award
Peter Marshall, PhD, RPF Distinguished Forest Professionals
Maria Le Boeuf, RFT Forest Technologist of the Year
John Neels, RPF, CPA, CMA Jim Rodney Memorial Volunteer of the Year
Lori Daniels, PhD BC Forest Professional Magazine Best Article
Bryce Bancroft, RPBio ABCFP Honorary Membership
Congratulations to all of the 2021 ABCFP award winners.
Check our the list of our past award winners , many of whom are recognized and respected names in the history of professional forestry in BC.
The list below outlines each of our awards and the criteria for nomination. Nominations will be accepted each year until October 31. Submit all nominations to:
Recognizes individuals who have written outstanding articles for publication in BC Forest Professional (BCFP) magazine. Each January, the editorial board selects one article from the previous year which best advances the profession and demonstrates superb writing skills. Nominations are not accepted for BCFP awards.