Krysta West, Ted Wright, Devan Libby, Robert Libby, Chris Fife
MILLINOCKET – The Maine Forest Products Council recognized Robert Libby, retired owner of Robert W. Libby & Sons, with the organization’s Outstanding Logger Award at its Annual Membership Meeting on September 13. This award, presented by Ted Wright, recognizes Robert’s commitment to logging industry standards, professionalism, and community trust.
“Robert W. Libby & Sons, and Robert himself, are a true cornerstone of the region’s logging community,” said Ted Wright, owner of Ted Wright Forest Services. “Through mentorship, high standards, and consistent production, Robert maintains a positive outlook even while facing challenging circumstances, and he embodies what it means to be an outstanding logger. Congratulations to Robert on earning this well-deserved recognition.”
About the Outstanding Logger Award: This award will be given to an individual who exemplifies a positive image of logging professionalism and has a reputation for honesty and competence with landowners and mills. The candidate must be a Certified Professional Logger or employ CLP crews if logging manually. Must be safety conscious and demonstrate superior on the ground performance. Timber harvesting must have a major component of business activities or be the principal employment for at least the first year. This nominee mentors others and treats subcontractors, employees or other loggers ethically and fairly, as well as giving time and/or resources to the broader community.