ISA Ontario Awards of Distinction

Awards play a significant role in the way the ISA Ontario recognizes individuals and organizations that are making significant contributions to the Arboriculture Industry here in Ontario.

Awards acknowledge and validate the hard work, creativity, and achievements of individuals or organizations, boosting morale and motivation.

They can inspire others to strive for excellence, fostering a culture of achievement and innovation.

Winning an award can enhance credibility and reputation, making it easier to gain trust from peers, clients, and the public.

Receiving an ISA Ontario Award of Distinction can significantly impact personal and professional growth, encouraging continued excellence.

Who will you nominate?

The Awards Committee will recommend award recipients based on the contents of the nominations. Any ISA Ontario member, in good standing, may submit a nomination for an award. Each award has unique criteria for nominations. Read over the criteria carefully and be sure to thoroughly describe and document the candidate’s qualifications as they relate to the criteria. The Awards committee’s decisions will be based upon whether the person nominated meets the award criteria as outlined in the nomination. The ISAO Board of Directors makes the final decision on awards.

You can submit your nomination using the online form below. Nominations are due by December 15.

Submit your nomination using the online form below and see the award criteria here:

Maple Leaf Award: Awarded to individuals who have provided exceptional energy, leadership and commitment to promoting and improving arboriculture and urban forestry for more than 10 years. Read the full criteria
Special Achievement Award: Awarded to individual members who provide valuable & ongoing service to ISAO. Read the full criteria
Outstanding Volunteer Award: Awarded to individuals who are members of the Ontario Chapter and who provide a significant and ongoing contribution of their personal time to assist the Chapter in carrying out its day-to-day operations. Read the full criteria here.
Honourary Associate (Membership) Award: Awarded to individuals who are not current members of ISAO and who through their own personal efforts, promote and advance the ideas of arboriculture and urban forestry within Ontario. Read the full criteria here.
Honourary LIFE Associate (Membership) Award: Awarded to individuals in recognition of their years of hard work and dedication to promote and advance the ideas of arboriculture and urban forestry within Ontario. Read the full criteria here.
Supporting Associates Award: Awarded to companies who are members of ISAO and have provided ongoing support (financial, equipment, HR) allowing the Chapter to carry out its day-to-day operations and special events. Read the full criteria here.
Arboriculture Award of Merit: Awarded to municipalities, public institutions and non-profit organizations that have shown innovation, leadership and commitment to arboriculture and urban forestry within Ontario. Read the full criteria here.
Past President Award: Awarded to the outgoing President in recognition of their service and leadership.
Harry J. Banker Gold Leaf Award: Recognizes individuals, organizations or municipalities at a local or regional level, for outstanding Arbor Day activities or for outstanding landscape beautification activities, as submitted by an ISA Chapter. Read the full criteria here.

Award Nomination Form

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Please select the award you are submitting a nomination for

Maple Leaf

Special Achievement

Outstanding Volunteer

Honourary Associate Membership

Honourary Associate LIFE Membership

Supporting Associate

Arboriculture Award of Merit

Harry J. Banker Gold Leaf

Name of Person (or Organization) you are nominating(Required)

Please describe why you feel this person should be awarded the Maple Leaf Award(Required)

Describe how this individual has provided exceptional energy, leadership and commitment to promoting and improving arboriculture and urban forestry for more than 10 years. Note: This award cannot be re-awarded to the same individual more than once in a ten-year period. To receive it a second time, the qualifying period in which criteria is examined must be in at least a ten-year period after the initial award was received. Read the full criteria here.

Please describe why you feel this person should be awarded the Special Achievement Award(Required)

Describe how this individual member has provided valuable and ongoing service to the Chapter. Note: This award cannot be re-awarded to the same individual more than once in a six -year period. To receive it a second time, the qualifying period in which criteria is examined must be in at least a six-year period after the initial award was received. Read the full criteria here.

Please describe why you feel this person should be awarded the Outstanding Volunteer Award(Required)

Describe how this individual has provided a significant and ongoing contribution of their personal time to assist the Chapter in carrying out its day-to-day operations. Note: This award cannot be re-awarded to the same individual more than once in a five-year period. To receive it a second time, the qualifying period in which criteria is examined must be in at least a five-year period after the initial award was received. Read the full criteria here.

Please describe why you feel this person should be awarded the Honourary Associate (Membership) Award(Required)

Describe how this individual (who should not be a current member of ISA Ontario) through their own personal efforts, promotes and advances the ideas of arboriculture and urban forestry within Ontario. Note: This award can only be conferred once to any individual. Read the full criteria here.

Please describe why you feel this person should be awarded the Honourary Associate Life Membership Award(Required)

Describe how this individual through years of hard work and dedication promotes and advances the ideas of arboriculture and urban forestry within Ontario. Note this award can only be conferred once to any individual. Read the full criteria here.

Please describe why you feel this organization should be awarded the Supporting Associates Award(Required)

Describe how this company/organization has provided ongoing support to the Chapter through financial, equipment and human resources, allowing the Chapter to carry out its day-to-day operations and special events. Note: This award can only be awarded once every 10 years to any company. Read the full criteria here.

Please describe why you feel this organization should be awarded the Arboriculture Award of Merit(Required)

Describe how this municipality, public institution, or non-profit organization has shown innovation, leadership and commitment to arboriculture and urban forestry within Ontario. Read the full criteria here.

Please describe why you feel this organization should be awarded the Harry J. Banker Gold Leaf Award(Required)

Describe how this individual, organization, or municipality, at a local or regional level provided outstanding Arbor Day activities or outstanding landscape beautification activities. Note: This award can only be awarded once every 6 years to any recipient. Read the full criteria here.

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If you prefer to submit your nomination by email, download the pdf nomination form here (otherwise, please use the online form above)

ISA Ontario Awards of Distinction

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