WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

WWPA concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2020-2024)

PotlatchDeltic - St. Maries, ID

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & David Barbour,  PotlatchDeltic Corporation)

Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman,
Daniel Vazquez (Production Superintendent) & Lela Black (Environment, Health, and Safety Coordinator - Interfor U.S. Inc.)

Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO

Photo courtesy of Miller Wood Trade Publications
(Left to Right: Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman & Marcus Neiman, Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

District Safety Awards: 2024 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

HI-Q Awards (2024 Recipients)

Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Morton, WA
Hampton Lumber Mills - Randle, WA
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Lewiston, ID
Idaho Forest Group, LLC - Moyie Springs, ID
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Molalla, OR
Sierra Pacific Industries - Centralia, WA
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Forest Grove, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Priest River, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US, LLC. - Vancouver, WA

The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

District 1: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Port Angeles, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR
District 3: Gilchrist Forest Products, LLC - Gilchrist, OR
District 4: Blanca Forest Products, Inc. - Blanca, CO
District 5: Idaho Forest Group - Grangeville, ID