You’ll have to be quick for the National Industry Awards 2025, but don’t miss your chance to nominate.
As announced in The Australian Arbor Age last issue, the nominations for the National Industry Awards are now open.
The deadline is approaching fast, so if you know someone who deserves to be recognised for their outstanding contributions, don’t miss this chance. There are still a few days until deadline when this magazine goes on sale, so submit your nomination by 12 noon, Sunday, February 09, 2025, and celebrate the winners at the 2025 Arboriculture Australia Conference in Canberra.
Previous winner
In the 2024 awards, Sarah Priestley, Tree Management Coordinator at City of Greater Geelong, took home the Advocacy Award. Sarah was happy to share some thoughts on the value of the awards and their importance to the arboriculture industry. what these awards mean for the industry.
“We’re a small industry that often relies on the passion and commitment of our members to grow and develop professionally,” Sarah said. “The awards recognise the commitment of the individual, but also the successes they have achieved and our industry’s commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and excellence in arboriculture.
“So many people supported me,” Sarah continued, “helping me interpret the technical information, raising their voice at committee meetings, and by submitting responses to the legislation and being a driving force themselves. I couldn’t have kept going if it wasn’t for them and I want to thank them all, including – but not limited to – Alannah Matheson, Greg Moore, Mick Rogers, Paul Mechelen, Claire Dunne, Shane Hall, Adrian Murone, Derek Ladd and many more.”
Greater Geelong, took home the 2024 Advocacy Award. Image: Arboriculture Australia
Up to the Mark
Other 2024 winners included Ali Jasper, who received the Diversity Award, and Mark Hartley, recipient of the Invaluable Volunteer Award.
Mark, an AQF Level 8 arborist, tree-risk expert, and dedicated volunteer, shared his thoughts: “These awards let the industry recognise and support those making a difference. For me, it felt like a huge pat on the back and acknowledged my volunteer work in running workshops like Writing Arborist Reports (WAR) and Trees, Insects, Pests and Soils (TIPS),” he related.
2025 Categories
• Invaluable Volunteer Service Award: for individuals who invest significant volunteer time and effort to benefit the arboriculture community.
• Diversity and Inclusion Award: for those who champion diversity and inclusion, driving positive change in arboriculture.
• Arboriculture Advocacy Award: for businesses or individuals who raise awareness of critical arboriculture issues.
Deadline for nominations: 12 noon, Sunday, February 09, 2025 Winners will be announced at a gala dinner and awards night on Monday, March 17, 2025, hosted at the Canberra Arboretum
Nominate Now: trees.org.au/national-industry-awards-2025
Don’t miss your chance to shine a spotlight on those making a difference in our industry.
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