Nominations and Awards

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work"  Thomas A. Edison

Our opportunity to recognize the people who have truly made a difference in arboriculture takes place at our annual conference.  This is our chance to show appreciation, enlighten membership and inspire from within.  Over the years, we have learned of numerous Arbor Day projects, educational efforts, met awesome individuals from communities of all sizes, just to name a few. Please take the time to think about worthy people or projects, then take the next 'opportunity' by actually nominating them.

Also, consider how you may help others within our organization. Would you consider serving on a committee, or as a member of our Board of Directors? WAA Board Members are anxious to speak with you. Please share your thoughts, and better yet ‘volunteer’ to get involved as a volunteer for ‘WAA’s Day of Service’, or by serving on a committee. 

WAA Board of Director Elections took place at the Annual Business Meeting on Monday, Feb 8, 2010 in Green Bay, WI. Newly elected Membership Representatives are Larry Axlen, and Ian Brown. Ed Bodus was elected to serve as Treasurer, and Nick Crawford will serve as the new Vice President and Program Chair. 

WAA Honorary Life Membership Award

This is WAA's most prestigious award.  It is the highest form of appreciation the WAA can show to one of its members.  In 2010, Dan Traas was presented with this award.

WAA Distinguished Service Award

This award is presented to an individual who has made extraordinary contributions of their time and talent to the WAA. This award was not presented. 

ISA Gold Leaf Awards

Mid-State Technical College for "Outstanding School/Educational Program"

Southeast Wisconsin Master Gardeners, Wachtel Tree Science, and Johnson's Nursery Inc. for "Outstanding Community Beautification Award"

Bob and Bonnie Buchanan for "Outstanding Individual Arbor Day Award"

WAA Scholarship Awards

Technical Student Scholarship-Lisa Kromwell, Gateway Technical College

Robert W. Miller Undergraduate Award-Korey Lofy, UW Stevens Point

Graduate Student Scholarship Award – No applications received