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Congratulations 2023 Recipients!
Since 1994, Oregon Community Trees and the Oregon Department of Forestry have recognized individuals, communities, and organizations in the state who demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and leadership in urban and community forestry. The annual Oregon Urban & Community Forestry Awards Program celebrates Oregonians who understand that healthy urban and community forests foster thriving communities.
Tom Ford – 2022
Stephen Clements – 2022
Charlotte Lehan, City Councilor, City of Wilsonville – 2021
Tony Mecum, Urban Forester, City of Grants Pass -2021
Rachel Munzig, Chairperson of Portland Fruit Tree Project – 2020
Garry Black, City of Philomath Public Works – 2020
Chris John, City of Ashland Tree Commission – 2019
Kerry Rappold, City of Wilsonville Natural Resources Manager – 2019
Casey Roland, Casey P. Roland Tree Care – 2018
Mary Harrell, Friends of Trees – 2018
Paul Hennon, City of Tualatin Community Services Director – 2018
Kasia Quillinan, City of Salem Parks Advisory Board – 2017
Lia Spiegel, City of La Grande – 2017
Ian Keene, Lincoln City – 2016
Lee Stevenson, Project Ponderosa Pine, Sunriver – 2016
Patricia Farrell, City of Salem – 2016
Friends of Bandon Park – 2022
Highland Neigborhood Association – 2022
Essex General Construction – 2021
Clackamas River Basin Council – 2020
Willamette Valley Ponderosa Pine Conservation Association – 2019
Plant Oregon Nursery, Talent, Oregon – 2018
North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District’s Natural Areas Program – 2017
Eugene Friends of Trees – 2016
Jennifer Killian, City of Corvallis Urban Forester – 2022
Kristin Ramstad, Oregon Department of Forestry: Urban & Community Forestry Assistance Program Manager – 2021
Scott Altenhoff, City of Eugene Urban Forestry Management Analyst – 2020
Diane Berry, City of Echo Urban Forest Manager – 2019
Jon Pywell, City of Corvallis Urban Forester – 2018
Greg Giesy, Past President – 2017
Brian Wegener, Past President – 2017
John Bellon, City of Klamath Falls – 2016
City of Cottage Grove – 2022
City of Milwaukie – 2021
City of Grants Pass – 2020
City of Corvallis – 2019
City of Lake Oswego – 2018
City of Baker City – 2017
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