Three foresters were awarded the Graduate Forest Technician Achievement Award at the annual meeting in Fredericton, NB Canada on August 4. Nominations came from CEFTS member schools in recognition of exceptional professional accomplishments and service.

This year’s winners include:

• Mike Aultman, a forest technician with the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Nominated by Itasca Community College.
• Ken Roberts of Lavale, MD, a forester with the New Page Paper Company. Nominated by Allegany College of Maryland.
• Steve Wipperman, a Forest Ranger with the Fire Control Division of the Maine Forest Service. Nominated by the  University of Maine at Fort Kent.

Congratulations to the honorees!