| Massachusetts Tree Wardens & Foresters Association |
| Since 1913...The Protection and Preservation of Trees The oldest tree organization in the USA. |
| 781-894-4759 |
Tree Warden of the Year Award - 'The Swifty'
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PAST RECIPIENTS
2009: Dan Connolly, Orleans (press release PDF, Word)
2008: Arthur 'Jese' Jesselonis, Medford (press release)
2007: Peter Flynn, Concord (press release)
2006: Edward Budnik, Spencer (press release)
2005: Edward Patrick Casey, Springfield (press release)
2004: Richard S. Hunter, South Hadley
2003: Seth H. Swift, West Springfield
2002: Ron Despres
2009: Dan Connolly, Orleans (press release PDF, Word)
2008: Arthur 'Jese' Jesselonis, Medford (press release)
2007: Peter Flynn, Concord (press release)
2006: Edward Budnik, Spencer (press release)
2005: Edward Patrick Casey, Springfield (press release)
2004: Richard S. Hunter, South Hadley
2003: Seth H. Swift, West Springfield
2002: Ron Despres
| In Memory of Seth H. Swift |
Tree Wardens are municipal positions required under Massachusetts General Laws to protect
public shade trees within the 351 cities and towns of the Commonwealth.
The Tree Warden of the Year Award was first created to recognize Tree Wardens who exhibit
leadership, dedication, and a commitment to their profession.
This Award is named in honor of Seth ‘Swifty’ Swift, who passed January 1, 2004.
Criteria recommended for nomination of the award:
Association recognition
The Tree Warden of the Year is awarded by nominations provided by their community.
Nominations received are reviewed by the nominating committee and voted upon by the
committee. The Association presents the individual the award at the Annual Banquet Luncheon
at it's Annual Conference held every January. The recipient is then added to our esteemed
recipient list of the Association’s web page. A press release is provided on our website, and
sent to local news outlets in the community of where the Tree Warden works and resides.
Lastly the MTWFA holds an Arbor Day event in the Town or City where the individual presides.
NOMINATION BROCHURE
public shade trees within the 351 cities and towns of the Commonwealth.
The Tree Warden of the Year Award was first created to recognize Tree Wardens who exhibit
leadership, dedication, and a commitment to their profession.
This Award is named in honor of Seth ‘Swifty’ Swift, who passed January 1, 2004.
Criteria recommended for nomination of the award:
- Holds position of Tree Warden or Deputy Tree Warden in a municipality.
- Actively participates in the National Arbor Day Foundation’s program, Tree City USA
- Demonstrates active leadership and dedication to the protection of urban trees
- Educates the community in which they work about the importance of healthy urban trees
- Holds an annual Arbor Day Celebration
- Shows commitment to their profession by volunteering with a tree related organization
Association recognition
The Tree Warden of the Year is awarded by nominations provided by their community.
Nominations received are reviewed by the nominating committee and voted upon by the
committee. The Association presents the individual the award at the Annual Banquet Luncheon
at it's Annual Conference held every January. The recipient is then added to our esteemed
recipient list of the Association’s web page. A press release is provided on our website, and
sent to local news outlets in the community of where the Tree Warden works and resides.
Lastly the MTWFA holds an Arbor Day event in the Town or City where the individual presides.
NOMINATION BROCHURE
ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION PICTURES
2010: Peter Buttkus (details to be announced)
2009: Dan Connolly
2008: Arthur 'Jese' Jesselonis
2007: Peter Flynn
2006: Edward Budnik
2005: Ed Casey
2004: Rich Hunter
2003: Gus Dube/Wes Osborn
2002: Seth Swift - Memorial Planting
2002: Ron Despres
2010: Peter Buttkus (details to be announced)
2009: Dan Connolly
2008: Arthur 'Jese' Jesselonis
2007: Peter Flynn
2006: Edward Budnik
2005: Ed Casey
2004: Rich Hunter
2003: Gus Dube/Wes Osborn
2002: Seth Swift - Memorial Planting
2002: Ron Despres
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| Massachusetts Tree Wardens & Foresters Association PO Box 326 - South Hadley, MA 01075-0326 Phone: (781) 894-4759 - Email: mtwfa@comcast.net |
The Massachusetts Tree Wardens’ and Foresters’ Association is
recognized as the nations oldest urban and community tree
protection organization, having been formed in 1913 for the
preservation and protection of trees.
recognized as the nations oldest urban and community tree
protection organization, having been formed in 1913 for the
preservation and protection of trees.
2010 RECIPIENT - Congratulations!
- Peter Buttkus, Duxbury
