As well as celebrating the UK’s highest annual award to an individual for Distinguished Service to Forestry - we are introducing three new awards:

• Future Forestry Leader Award – to an individual with outstanding skills, who has the potential to be a leader in the forestry and timber sector - someone showing initiative, passion and making a real difference to the sector (sponsored by James Jones & Sons Ltd)
• Changing Attitudes Award - to an individual or business promoting the forestry and wood sector in a positive and impactful way - through personal engagement, campaigning or communication, social media or other ways (sponsored by Scottish Woodlands Ltd)
• Innovation and Research Award – to a business or individual delivering successful innovation and/or research which has clearly demonstrated greater productivity or efficiency in the forestry and wood industry (sponsored jointly by Forestry Commission and Forestry and Land Scotland)

We look forward to welcoming the Scottish forestry minister Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy as our Guest of Honour, and to Sir Harry Studholme, chair of Forestry Commission.

The evening will start with a drinks reception at 7.15 pm, with dinner commencing at 8.00 pm.  Dinner will be followed by the presentation of the industry awards. 

Dress code is business suits.  If you wish to stay overnight at the Sheraton, please contact the hotel direct on 0131 229 9131.