The Atlantic Outstanding Logging Contractor Awards Program

A project of the Canadian Woodlands Forum developed to promote and supportindependent contractors and operators who work in woodlands operations.

sIn Support of Today ’

Forestry Professionals

We are now looking for your helpto identify candidates for the

2019 AtlanticOutstanding Logging Contractor

of the Year Award!

If you have any questions, please callus at 902 897-6961 or

email: probichaud@cwfcof.org

Don’t Delay!Deadline for 2019 nominations

stis December 31 , 2018

Visit our website for program details and how to nominate a worthy candidate; then send your completed form along with your cover letter and any other related documents to:

Canadian Woodlands ForumP.O. Box 1204, Truro, NS B2N 5H1 or

Email your form to probichaud@cwfcof.org

SponsoredbytheAtlanticLandImprovementContractorsAssociation(ALICA)

Keeping members of the forest industry connected and informed since 1919

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Award Eligibility

ŸAll logging contractors involved in the cutting and handling of wood and/or the transport from the stump to 3roadside (cut and/or move a minimum of 5,000 m of round wood annually; this includes manual and/or

mechanical operations) can be nominated.

ŸNominees must have business insurance, be in good standing with WCB; meet all regulatory requirements; work with landowners and companies; practice good utilization and optimization; keep their equipment well maintained; and works & supports their local community and industry associations.

The Award

ŸAn engraved y, cash prizes, company proles in regional and national trade plaque, prestigious peavemagazines, complimentary registration at CWF spring meeting, one year complimentary membership.

NominationsstŸDeadline for nominations is December 31 , 2018.

ŸTo nominate a contractor, complete the attached form along with your nomination letter outlining why your candidate should be considered for the award. Please ensure that you highlight your candidates approach in running their business including some examples of their ingenuity, process improvement, innovation and outstanding achievements.

ŸPlease consider submitting letters of reference, pictures, articles and other supporting documentation in support of the nomination letter.

ŸNominations will be accepted from CWF members and non-members (ie forest product companies, suppliers, provincial governments, or woodlot organizations.

ŸMember companies may incorporate their own respective award recipients as a nomination for the award.

Evaluation Process

ŸNominations will be evaluated and judged by the CWF.

ŸAwards will be presented at a CWF meeting held in the spring of every year.

ŸThe evaluation team will select top candidates from the nomination packages received by the deadline. One regional winner will then be selected by an on-the-ground inspection visit of the top candidates. Criteria for the eld visit will be based on safety, forest management, timber harvesting, business management & supporting documentation.

“The goal of the Award is to raise the profile and recognition of the logging professions’ contribution to managing the forest resource in a sustainable forest.”

Please help the Canadian Woodlands Forum recognize and support our professional logging contractors by nominating your worthy candidate for the 2019 Award.

stDeadline for nominations is December 31 , 2018

Atlantic Outstanding Logging Contractor Awards Program

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Nominee Name (company):

Name (person):

Address:

Phone: Cell:

Email:

Nominated/Sponsored by:

Phone: Cell:

Signature:

Date:

General Information:

Atlantic Outstanding Logging Contractor Awards Program

Nomination Form

Peter Robichaud or Tara Croft

at 902 897-6961

When you’ve completed your nomination package, please forward all required

documentation with your cover letter to:

Peter Robichaud, Executive Director

Canadian Woodlands ForumP.O. Box 1204, Truro NS B2N 5H1

For more information or questions please call:

Keeping members of the forest industry connected and informed since 1919

To nominate a contractor, complete the form below along with your nomination letter outlining why your candidate should be considered for the award. Please ensure that you highlight your candidates approach in running their business, including some examples of their ingenuity, process improvement, innovation and outstanding achievements.

The evaluation criteria are based on safety, forest management, timber harvesting, business management and supporting documentation.

The deadline for nominations is December 31, 2018.

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Industry:

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