Merit Awards

Forestry Australia makes three merit awards on a regular basis to recognise excellence in forestry.

 

Call for Nominations – Merit Awards

Forestry Australia is delighted to be calling for nominations for three of the highest honours in the field of forestry and forest management in Australia: the N.W Jolly Medal, Forestry Australia Fellows and the Prince of Wales Award. These prestigious awards recognise individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of forest science and the sustainable management of our forests.

Nominations close: 5:00 pm (AEST) Monday, 28 July

NW Jolly Medal

The N.W. Jolly Medal is Forestry Australia’s highest and most prestigious award, named in honour of Norman William Jolly (1882-1954), who made a remarkable contribution to the development of professional forestry in Australia in the early 20th century. This award celebrates those who have demonstrated exceptional service to forestry, reflecting the diverse and significant contributions made across a wide range of disciplines and forest management activities.

The Medal’s recipients can be viewed HERE

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Any person, whether or not a member of the Forestry Australia may be nominated if they have made an outstanding contribution to forestry and the contribution supports achievement of Forestry Australia’s objectives.
  2. In this context forestry includes sustainable management, development, and use of all forests for the manifold goods and services that forest ecosystems provide whether for public, private or commercial purposes, including – education, research and development, forest policy and all types of forest land management.
  3. A person deceased since the closing date of nominations for the previous award shall be eligible.

The NW Jolly Nomination Form & further information can be downloaded HERE

Forestry Australia Fellow

The title of Forestry Australia Fellow is an honour bestowed upon a voting member of the Association who has been recognized by their peers for their outstanding service to the forestry profession and to Forestry Australia. Those awarded this title are entitled to use the post-nominals FFA.

A list of Forestry Australia’s Fellows can be viewed HERE.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Any current member of Forestry Australia who has rendered outstanding service to forestry and Forestry Australia are eligible for nomination.
  2. In this context forestry includes the sustainable management, development, and use of all forests for the manifold goods and services that forest ecosystems provide whether for public, private or commercial purposes, including education, research and development, forest policy and all types of forest land management.

The Fellows Nomination Form and further information can be downloaded HERE

Prince of Wales Award

The Prince of Wales Award recognises the achievements of an outstanding young to mid-career forest professional. This prestigious award honours individuals who have made significant contributions to forestry practice, innovation, and leadership at an early stage of their career.

A list of Prince of Wales Award recipients can be viewed HERE

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Eligible recipients must be early to mid-career forest professionals and up to 40 years of age and have made outstanding contributions to forest professionalism in general, within their community.
  2. Recipients must be members in good standing of Forestry Australia, thus demonstrating their personal commitment to lifelong continuing education and professional development, and their support of forest professionalism
  3. The recipient must be a citizen of Australia.

The Prince of Wales Nomination Form and further information can be downloaded HERE

 

Merit Awards Committee

Merit Award nominees are recommended to the Forestry Australia Board by the Merit Awards Committee. The Chair and members of the Committee are appointed by the Board. Members of the Merit Awards Committee are past winners of the Jolly Medal or the Prince of Wales Award and are appointed for three-year terms but are eligible for reappointment. Current members are Dr Hans Drielsma AM (Chair), Rob De Fégely AM, Dr Glen Kile AM, Dr Christine Stone and Kerry Catchpoole.

Click HERE for Merit Awards Committee Charter.

Please note: In early 2023 the FA Board approved recommendations of a review of Forestry Australia merit and education awards. This review resulted in the rationalisation of awards in both categories in line with legal requirements, with the discontinuation of some awards and the redirection of some small funds to uses aligned with their original intent. Further assessment is being undertaken of the AFG Tree Grower of the Year Award.