The Florida Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture recognizes outstanding achievements in the arboriculture profession, as well as the efforts by individuals to make an impact on the practice of arboriculture. We recognize these contributions through several award programs.

EDWARD W. BOK AWARD

The highest award category awarded by the Florida Chapter ISA. This award will be presented from time to time, as deemed appropriate by the awards committee, to that individual whose lifetime achievement is exemplary to the goals and mission statement of Florida Chapter ISA.

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

This award is given to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the education of the Florida Chapter ISA members or to the sum knowledge of arboriculture.

AWARD OF DISTINCTION

This award shall be bestowed upon an individual, long standing active member (10 years or more) who has provided substantial, long-term contribution to the advancement of the purpose and substance of the Florida Chapter ISA.

THE LOREN WESTENBERGER AWARD

This award shall be given to an individual who, like Loren Westenberger, has practiced the professional principles of arboriculture consistent with the mission and objectives of the Florida Chapter ISA to better the environment for future generations.

PRESIDENT’S AWARD OF MERIT

This award is bestowed upon an individual active member to recognize outstanding meritorious service in advancing the principles, ideas and practices of progressive arboriculture. This recipient will be chosen by the Florida Chapter ISA immediate past president.

Award Application

 

Program Guidelines:

  • Applications by May 15th each year; applications received after May 15th will be considered for the following year.
  • Typically, all awards are presented at our Trees Florida annual conference. You do not have to be present to receive the award, but it is preferred.
  • Nominate yourself or a colleague.
  • All applications will be reviewed by the Awards Committee (or past president) and the winners will be notified following their decisions.

 

Past Award Winners

YEAR EDWARD W. BOK AWARD PRESIDENT’S  AWARD OF MERIT EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD OF DISTINCTION THE LOREN WESTENBERGER AWARD
2023 Dr. A.D. Ali Steve Johnston Joe Anderson Dawn Sinka Tim Walters
2022 Mary Edwards Quatisha Oguntoyinbo-Rashad Dr. Andrew Koeser Kris Stultz Matt Anderson
2021 Alan Mayberry Lori Ballard Lori Ballard Ron Litts Dale Meagher
2020 Eric Hoyer Jan Easey Dr. Ed Gilman Bonnie Marshall Mark Torok
2019 David Reilly Carson Smith Dr. Michael Orfanedes Bill Armstrong Brian Gould
2018 Celeste White Rob Calley Dr. AD Ali Jeremy Chancey Kris Stultz
2017 Gene Dempsey Apollo O’Neil Dr. Tim Broschat Art Finn Jonathan Frank
2016 Not Awarded Kim Pearson Wade Collum Julie Iooss Doug LaFortune
2015 Not Awarded Rick Joyce Alan Mayberry Santiago Roman Adam Jackson
2014 Norm Easey Lori Ballard Bob Brennan David Reilly Apollo O’Neil
2013 Bruce Smith Joe Samnik Dr. Jason Smith Mike Zimmerman Kathy Beck
2012 Richard Bailey Rick Joyce Phillip Marks, M.D. Not Awarded Mary Edwards
2011 Not Awarded
2010 Mike Robinson
2009 Loren Westenberger
2008 C. Way Hoyt
2007 Jim Marshall, Sr.
2006 Dr. Ed Gilman
2005 Selmer Uhr
2004 Joe Samnik
2003 Jeffrey L. Siegel
2002 Dr. Mary Duryea
2001 Carl Higgins
2000 James B. Harrell
1999 ?
1998 Jack Siebenthaler
1997 Willard Grubb