The Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative recognizes public and private organizations and individuals who have gone above and beyond this past year on behalf of the regional forest and the residents who live here.
Winners of the 2023–2024 Urban Forestry Awards were announced at the annual Partner Recognition Celebration.
Nominations for the 2025 Urban Forestry Awards will open in late summer.
Award Categories
Nominations can be made for the following categories.
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This award celebrates an individual professional urban forester who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and excellence in the field of urban and community forestry.
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This award honors an individual or organization that has shown exceptional dedication to advocating for the protection, expansion, and maintenance of urban and community forests.
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This award recognizes an individual or organization that has introduced innovative practices, technologies, incorporated new disciplines, collaborations, or new ways of thinking about trees in the human environment, or created novel programs to enhance urban and community forestry.