Awards Programs

Historical WMA Winners

Wildfire Mitigation Awards

The Wildfire Mitigation Awards are the highest national honor one can receive for outstanding work and significant program impact in wildfire preparedness and mitigation. The nomination period for 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Awards is open October 18, 2024 through December 18, 2024. 

Smokey Bear standing with a Smokey Bear Awardee

Smokey Bear Awards

In the world of wildfire prevention, there is no greater honor than to receive a Smokey Bear Award. These special awards are reserved for people or organizations that provide sustained, outstanding service. All nominations for the 2025 Smokey Bear Awards must adhere to this criteria and be submitted to this online form by December 31, 2024.

NASF awardees

NASF Awards

NASF Awards are presented each year at the association’s annual meeting in September to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to state and private forestry and wildland fire management. The 2025 NASF Awards nomination period will open in Spring 2025.


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