Awards
The Ron Flook Award
The Ronald Flook Award is an accolade given to elevate and recognise high standards of practice in Arboriculture, including tree raising, tree health and management, and amenity tree protection or design. The recipient will have demonstrated exceptional management of trees, whether functional or aesthetic in any stage of development.
NZ Arb have named this award after well-known, Nelson-based Landscape Architect Ron Flook for his tireless contribution to Arboriculture in New Zealand through the Notable Trees Scheme and the development of the Standard Tree Evaluation Method (STEM). This award also recognises the high standard of his professional work and the way he used trees as significant features in his landscape designs.
Nominations for this award are called in June of each year, with the successful nominee notified in September.
Award Conditions
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Nominations are called for in March of each year
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Recipients need not be members of NZ Arb.
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Entries for the award in any one-year will close 30 August.
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The successful nominee will be notified in September
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The award is to be presented at the Annual Conference, Conference Dinner
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The number of awards given in any one year shall not exceed one.
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The awards committee reserves the right not to make an award in any one year if in its opinion nominations received are of insufficient merit
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The Awards Committee shall be the Executive Committee of the NZ Arb or a subcommittee appointed by the National Executive to oversee the award.
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Unsuccessful nominations will be carried forward for consideration the following year.
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Applicants for the award must be NZ citizens or residents.
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Applications from NZ citizens or residents temporarily living overseas will be considered.
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The decision of the Awards Committee shall be final.
Award Applications
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Applications or nominations by a person, persons or organisation are acceptable.
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Applications should be as detailed as possible and include the following:
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The full name and contact details of the applicant. Where the applicant is more than one person or an organisation, the persons and/or organisation must be listed.
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The full name and contact details of the nominee
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A citation detailing the career of the nominee with reasons why they should be considered for the award. This should include any qualifications, work experience published articles, or projects and/or any other relevant details.
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Personal applications should also include the name and contact details of a person able to give confidential personal references on behalf of the applicant.
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Applications should be emailed to NZ Arb before the 30th day of August. Emails should be sent to administrator@nzarb.org.nz with the subject line, Nomination for the Ron Flook Award
Award Winners
2024
Mike Wilcox
2019
Stacy Colyer
2015
Mark Roberts
2011
(No Award Given)
2007
Ed Chignell
2003
David Glenn
1999
Michael Ayrton
1995
Albie Elwood-Smith
2023
No award given
2018
Rob Graham
2014
Brad Cadwallader
2010
Robert Berry
2006
Ron Flook (re-dedicated)
2002
Walter Fielding-Cotterell
1998
(No Award Given)
1994
Murray King
2022
Alan Parker
2017
Helen Lowe
2013
Ralph J Ballinger
2009
Rob Douglas
2005
Frank Buddingh
2001
Eric Appleton
1997
Martin Herbert
2020
Rick Jobbit
2016
Andrew Harrison
2012
Gavin Donaldson
2008
Gordon Ikin
2004
John and Bunny Mortimer
2000
Jolyon Manning
1996
Tony Jackman
President's Award
The President’s award is given by the presiding president at the time of the annual conference, and is awarded at the discretion of the President.
Award Conditions
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The number of awards given in any one year shall not exceed one
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The award may be given to a person, company or organisation
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The award is to be presented at the Annual Conference, Conference Dinner
Award Winners
Lea Boodee
2024
Lawrence Schicker
2020
Gerald Collett
2016
Bryan Gould
2012
Richard and Karen Tregoweth
2023
Zane Wedding
2019
David James
2015
Beverley Glenn
2011
Andy Neverman
2022
Chrissy Spence
2018
Derek Winwood
2014
Mark Roberts
2010
Dr Mels Barton
2021
Scott Forrest
2017
Mark Roberts
2013
Lisa Sanderson
2009
NZ Arb David James Volunteer of the Year Award
The David James Volunteer of the Year Award is granted to members of NZ Arb in recognition of their outstanding effort or contribution to the advancement of the association within the past calendar year. The award was dedicated to David James in 2019 in recognition of his continuous service and support of arboriculture on the national and international stage
Award Conditions
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Nominations are called for in March of each year
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The recipient must be a member of NZ Arb (as an individual or as an employee of an employer holding corporate membership) at the time of nomination
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Entries for the award in any one-year will close 30 August.
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The successful nominee will be notified in September
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The award is to be presented at the Annual Conference, Conference Dinner
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The number of awards given in any one year shall not exceed one.
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The awards committee reserves the right not to make an award in any one year if in its opinion nominations received are of insufficient merit
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The Awards Committee shall be the Executive Committee of the NZ Arb or a subcommittee appointed by the National Executive to oversee the award.
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Applicants for the award must be NZ citizens or residents.
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The decision of the Awards Committee shall be final.
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Consideration may be given to sustained and/or continuous contribution over a number of years
Award Applications
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Applications or nominations by a person, persons or organisation are acceptable.
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Applications should be as detailed as possible and include the following:
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The full name and contact details of the applicant. Where the applicant is more than one person or an organisation, the persons and/or organisation must be listed.
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The full name and contact details of the nominee
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A citation detailing the activities and actions of the nominee with reasons why they should be considered for the award.
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Personal applications should also include the name and contact details of a person able to give confidential personal references on behalf of the applicant.
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Applications should be emailed to NZ Arb before the 30th day of August. Emails should be sent to administrator@nzarb.org.nz with the subject line, Nomination for the Volunteer of the year Award
Award Winners
2024
Kevin Squire
2020
Craig Lamb
2017
Hiroshi Ikeno
2023
Andy Neverman
2019
David James
2022
Tim Lovejoy
2019
Chelsea Robertson
2021
Stu Byrne
2018
Mark Way
The Services & Innovation to New Zealand Arboriculture Award
Awarded for contribution towards arboriculture. This can include innovation in equipment, policy, research and techniques and/or service including leadership, organisational initiatives and/or have been influential in authoritative change.
Award Conditions
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Nominations are called for in March of each year.
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The recipient must be or must have been a member of NZ Arb (as an individual or as an employee of an employer holding corporate membership) at the time of their contribution(s)
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Entries for the award in any one-year will close 30 August.
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The successful nominee will be notified in September
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The award is to be presented at the Annual Conference, Conference Dinner
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The number of awards given in any one year shall not exceed one.
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The awards committee reserves the right not to make an award in any one year if in its opinion nominations received are of insufficient merit
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The Awards Committee shall be the Executive Committee of the NZ Arb or a subcommittee appointed by the National Executive to oversee the award.
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Applicants for the award must be NZ citizens or residents.
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The decision of the Awards Committee shall be final.
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Consideration may be given to sustained and/or continuous contribution over a number of years
Award Applications
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Applications or nominations by a person, persons or organisation are acceptable.
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Applications should be as detailed as possible and include the following:
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The full name and contact details of the applicant. Where the applicant is more than one person or an organisation, the persons and/or organisation must be listed.
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The full name and contact details of the nominee
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A citation detailing the activities and actions of the nominee with reasons why they should be considered for the award.
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Personal applications should also include the name and contact details of a person able to give confidential personal references on behalf of the applicant.
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Applications should be emailed to NZ Arb before the 30th day of August. Emails should be sent to administrator@nzarb.org.nz with the subject line, Nomination for the Services and Innovation Award
Award Winners
2024
Chris Walsh
2021
Sam Glenn
2017
Freddie Hjelm
2023
Scott Forrest
2020
Toby Chapman
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Clogger
2022
Brad Cadwallader
2019
Andrew Benson
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Dale Thomas
2021
Joe Cooper
2018
Brandon Whiddett
New Arborist of the Year Award (NAOTY)
The New Arborist of the Year Competition (NAOTY) began in 2013 with the first event held in Queenstown.
The competition was developed to promote the new arborists in the industry and allow them to have an event that challenges them with individuals of similar experience.
With great local sponsors supporting us and Husqvarna providing some exciting prizes, this competition provides a fantastic platform for new arborists in the industry.
The opportunities to network, upskill and gain recognition with industry leaders will be sure to inspire any new arborist to this innovative and dynamic career.
Award Conditions
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Competitors are required to qualify for the national event by competing it their regional work climb event along with a multi-choice theory test.
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The finalists from the regional events undertake a practical and theory tests to find the top New Arborist of the year.
Award Winners
Jordan Sutherland
2024
Yoan Willman
2018
Scott Geddes
2014
Craig Scott
2023
Joshua Talsma
2017
Stephen Griffiths
2013
Martin Manea
2020
Josh Symes
2016
Joe Newdick
2019
Craig Lamb