Applications Now Open For FPAC’s 2026 Chisholm Awards for Innovation in Forestry. The Chisholm Awards for Innovation in Forestry, awarded by Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) are now open for applications. This national recognition program highlights the innovative spirit, leadership, and research excellence of students and early-career researchers in Canada’s forest sector. The Chisholm Awards pay tribute to young innovators whose work has the potential to transform Canada’s forest sector, from advancing sustainable forest management and clean manufacturing to breakthroughs in supply chain processes or forest-based product development. “The Chisholm Awards for Innovation in Forestry recognize research and solutions that advance the adoption of Canadian forest products through value chain innovation,” stated Derek Nighbor, President and CEO of FPAC.