Oregon Urban & Community Forestry Awards
Congratulations to our 2021 winners!
INDIVIDUAL AWARD WINNERS:
- Charlotte Lehan, City Councilor, City of Wilsonville
- Tony Mecum, Urban Forester, City of Grants Pass
ORGANIZATIONAL AWARD:
- Essex General Construction
OREGON TREE CITY OF THE YEAR:
- City of Milwaukie
PRESIDENT’S AWARD:
What makes these folks so tree-rific? Check out this press release from ODF:
2021 OUCF Awards ODF Press Release
Essex General Construction saved the trees around this mid-rise building in Eugene during its construction, helping earn the firm one of three Oregon Urban and Community Forestry Awards given out this year.
Each year, Oregon Community Trees (OCT) and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) honors outstanding Individuals, Organizations, and an Oregon Tree City of the Year for their leadership and accomplishments in advancing urban and community forestry projects in the state of Oregon. These awards recognize powerful examples of inspirational individuals engaging citizens, promoting tree planting and quality tree care, raising awareness and knowledge about Oregon’s trees and forests, and protecting Oregon’s urban and community forests to improve the quality of life in towns and cities around the state. Additionally, the USDA Forest Service supports this program and are equal opportunity providers and employers.
Do you know a tree champion? Check back later in the year to submit your nominations for 2022.
Questions? Contact [email protected] for more info.
Gallery of Past Award Winners
2020 Individual Award Winner Garry Black, City of Philomath, 2020
Tony Mecum looking proud to represent Grants Pass as the 2020 Oregon Tree City of the Year
Previous Urban & Community Forestry Award Recipients
Individual Awards:
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
Organization Awards:
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
President’s Award:
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
Oregon Tree City of the Year Award:
City of Grants Pass – 2020
City of Corvallis – 2019
City of Lake Oswego – 2018
City of Baker City – 2017
City of Eugene – 2016
