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Tree Farmer of the Year

Award Recipients Leadership Award

Celebrating the Outstanding

Alabama’s Forest Stewards

Each year, the Alabama Tree Farm Program recognizes a landowner whose commitment to sustainable forestry exemplifies responsible stewardship. The Tree Farmer of the Year Award honors individuals and families who demonstrate excellence in balancing timber production, wildlife habitat, water quality, recreation, and long-term forest health.

Tree Farmer from 1960

Tree Farmer of the Year

The Awardees

These outstanding landowners serve as examples of how thoughtful forest management benefits not only their own property but also Alabama’s forests, communities, and future generations.

  1. Neal Dansby (2026)

  2. Ted Gilbert (2025)

  3. Landmark Park (2024)

  4. Calumet Plantation (2023)

  5. Jess Martin (2022)

  6. Trice & Johnnie Nichols (2021)

  7. Covid (2020)

  8. Foots & Allene Parnell (2019)

  9. Stan & Suzanne Wood (2018)

  10. James & Julia Todd (2017)

  11. Glenn & Scarlett Riley (2016)

  12. Sid & Vivian Beech Trust (2015)

  13. Mike & Joan Newman (2014)

  14. Robert & Betsy Parker (2013)

  15. John Boutwell & Peggy Autry (2012)

  16. O.M. & Carolyn Becton (2011)

  17. Cam Lanier, III (2010)

  18. Salem, Diane, & Patrick Saloom (2009)

  19. Bobby & Marilyn Jennings (2008)

  20. Jerry & Genelle Brown (2007)

  21. Lamar & Felicia Dewberry (2006)

  22. John & Nancy Rudd (2005)

  23. Jerry McCallister Family Farm (2004)

  24. Jack & Mary McQuinn (2003)

  25. Don East (2002)

  26. Dr. John & Rebecca Langford (2001)

  27. Barnett & Edna King (2000)

  28. Roy & Miller Childers (1999)

  29. Tony Haygood (1998)

  30. James & Joan Malone (1997)

  31. Tommy Hendon (1996)

  32. Dorothy Reynolds (1995)

  33. Seth Lowe (1994)

  34. John W. Rudd (1993)

  35. Bobby Beardon (1992)

  36. James & Ruby Glasgow (1991)

  37. Gary Fortenberry (1990)

  38. Dan James (1989)

  39. James A. Hughes (1988)

  40. Ozier & Dozier Slay (1987)

  41. Vivian Wright (1986)

  42. Robert Sellers (1985)

  43. James McLelland (1984)

  44. Cleveland Morgan (1983)

  45. Bealie Harrison (1982)

  46. E.B. Richey (1981)

  47. Bobby Manning (1980)

  48. Col. Joe Bowden (1979)

  49. Joe Traylor (1978)

  50. E. J. Riddle (1977)
Allene and Foots Parnell, Tree Farmers of the year in 2019

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Alabama Tree Farmer of the Year winners can compete for the regional and national awards given by the American Tree Farm System. Land management, public outreach, and advocacy are considerations for regional and national awards.

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