WVFA Spring 2019

The WVFA “WV Outstanding Logger” award program is designed to recognize outstanding independent logging contrac- tor performance. Through recognition of competent professional logging contractors within the forestry community, peer organizations (other independent logging contractors) have a model to emulate and raise the overall performance of the broader industry. Additionally, recognition programs such as this help improve forester-logger-landowner rela- tions by publicly recognizing outstanding logging performance as an essential element of every planned timber harvest. The “WV Outstanding Logger” award program is modeled directly from the the Forest Resources Association (FRA) Outstanding Logger Program, providing a direct opportunity for the selected logger to move up to regional and national award programs. Many of our West Virginia loggers are among the best in the industry, so please help recognize the professional work that they complete everyday! Nomination Application: 1. Nomination form (page 2) must be completed and signed by nominating “SPONSOR”. 2. Nomination letter - detailed written description of the nominee (on a separate page), including reasons why you believe the nominee is worthy of this award. Include supporting material such as newspaper/magazine articles, other awards, personal evaluation, etc. Letter should address evaluation topics provided on page 3. 3. Submit both the nomination form and nomination letter to the West Virginia Forestry Association, 2008 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311 or wvfa@wvfa.org no later than April 17, 2019 . Evaluation Process: • Nominees will be evaluated based on the suggested guidelines on provided on page 3. Consideration will be given to the type of operation, equipment involved, the desired results, available markets, economic limitations of the logger, and limitations by the landowner specifications. • The minimum requirements for nomination of “WV Outstanding Logger” are: A. All timbering operations will have “Notification Forms” on file with the WV Division of Forestry. B. Appropriate safety gear for eye, ear, head, foot, hand, and leg protection will be mandatory for all employees as hazards dictate. C. Logger must be in good standing with the WV Division of Forestry. • Nominators may nominate more than one logger. • Those loggers previously selected as “WV Outstanding Logger” cannot be nominated the following year. • The WV Outstanding Logger Selection Committee will evaluate each written nomination and select 3 State Finalists based on the details provided in the written nomination by the second Wednesday in May. • The WV Outstanding Logger Selection Committee will conduct field visits to select the State Winner by the first Wednesday in July. • The State Finalists and the State Winner will be recognized by the WVFA at the Annual Meeting in July at Canaan Valley State Park. 2019 WVFA “WV OUTSTANDING LOGGER” AWARD NOMINATION FORM Return to: West Virginia Forestry Association 2008 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311 wvfa@wvfa.org All nomination forms and letters are due April 17, 2019 to the WVFA office. LOGGER WEST VIRGINIA outstanding ***$100 Award to the person nominating the STATE WINNER***