2015 Texas Tree Award Nominations

The Awards were presented during the Awards Luncheon at the Texas Tree Conference
in Waco on October 1, 2015

Nominations Due September 4th

Celebrate the accomplishments of those who have dedicated their talents to spreading a leafy green canopy over Texas by nominating them for the 2015 Texas Community Forestry Awards Program. This program is open to anyone who has a role in building stronger communities by planting, maintaining or protecting trees.

Winners are announced during the annual Texas Tree Conference held this year in Waco. Each award winner will receive a numbered, remarked and framed, limited-edition print of a painting especially commissioned for the program.

The Texas Community Forestry Awards Program is sponsored by the Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture.

There are five award categories this year:

Arborist of the Year: Nominations for individual awards are evaluated for leadership, commitment, innovation, impact and sustainability. Arborist of the Year nomination form

The Gold Leaf Award – Landscape Improvement: An award to recognize individuals, organizations, or municipalities that have made significant contributions through tree planting and landscaping which enhances environmental protection, conservation, beautification, energy conservation, or wildlife protection.  Projects should show significant impact over several years. The Gold Leaf Award nomination form

Arboricultural Project of the Year: Recognition of a specific tree care, protection, or planting project that exemplifies modern arboricultural practices and customer service. Nominees may include arborists, tree care companies, landscape contractors, etc. Arboricultural Project of the Year nomination form

Previous Winners