Mid-career Excellence Award

This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments and significant contributions in fire ecology and management during the middle stage of their professional career. Nominees may have demonstrated excellence in research, management, teaching, mentoring, Indigenous fire stewardship, traditional use of fire, applied science, extension, boundary spanning and partnerships, policy, or another area of focus or expertise.

Nominees should have received their degree or training at least 10 years previously and be at least 10 years from their expected retirement. Those closer to retirement should be nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award.