“Celebration of Trees”

Annual Urban Forestry Awards

Each year the Mississippi Urban Forest Council in partnership with the MS Forestry Commission and the US Forest Service recognizes and honors cities, individuals, civic groups and businesses that have demonstrated success with urban forestry and green infrastructure.  We invite you to submit a nomination for the upcoming awards program.     Nomination deadline is July 10, 2008.

Award Categories:

Local Government:       A.  < 20,000 pop.        B. > 20,000

Tree City, USA                   Individuals             Youth Groups

Civic Organizations                 Dedicated Communications       

MUFC Volunteer of the Year      Life Time Achievement

Commercial Development     Certified Urban Forests

Seedling Youth Award             Katrina Reforesting Award                 Queen Mother of the Trees

Scenic Community of MS        Partnership Award                              “Green” Mayor Award

Professional Urban Forester   Master Urban Forester                                  

How to Nominate:

Submit no more than a one page summary with any publicity or photos supporting the work involved. Include all contact information. Submit prior to July 10, 2008 to Donna Yowell at dyowell@aol.com or mail to MS Urban Forest Council at 164 Trace Cove Drive, Madison, Mississippi, 39110.