SAFE Awards

Student excellence awards are presented to students who are active members of a recognized SAFE chapter and who demonstrate superior academic achievement and involvement in fire related research and activities. The awards are given out at AFE-hosted regional fire ecology conferences and international fire ecology and management congresses.

Any active member of AFE can submit a nomination. The SAFE Awards Committee will make the selections.

NOMINATIONS


All nomination forms should be sent by email to the SAFE Awards Committee at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


Criteria for graduate award:

• Academics: Must have 3.5 or better G.P.A. in all graduate work



• Research: The individual must demonstrate a contribution to the field of fire ecology such as papers/articles which have been written/published, presentation/speeches given at conferences, etc. in ongoing or completed research in the field of fire ecology, fire behavior, or fire effects.



• Education and Activities in Fire Ecology: This includes involvement in fire ecology organization/activities (fire crew member, nominated/elected SAFE officer, active member in other fire ecology related organizations) and academic course work related to fire ecology and fire behavior (examples include S-Classes and university level fire ecology or fire science classes)



• Leadership: An active member who is involved in their local SAFE chapter with a desire for further education in the field of fire ecology and promotes the involvement of others.

• Academics: Must have 3.0 or better cumulative G.P.A.



• Education and Activities in Fire Ecology: This includes involvement in fire ecology organization/activities (fire crew member, nominated/elected SAFE officer, active member in other fire ecology related organizations) and academic course work related to fire ecology and fire behavior (examples include S-Classes and university level fire ecology or fire science classes)



• Leadership: An active member who is involved in their local SAFE chapter with a desire for further education in the field of fire ecology and promotes the involvement of others.

The following must be submitted with the nomination form:

1. Two letters of recommendation. One must be from a university faculty member or SAFE Chapter adviser.



2. A letter from the nominating person stating why the student deserves this recognition and what the individual's contribution and potential contributions to the field of fire ecology are. The letter must be between 300 and 500 words.



3. A concise, 1-2 page resume that addresses the award selection criteria and summarizes the student's background and the objectives of their educational program and career plans.



4. A current transcript (unofficial is fine).