| 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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| Website Design & Maintenance by Trees New England Copyright 2002-2008 Website Created: July 17, 2002 ~ Website Updated: July 16, 2008 |
| 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.
PAST RECIPIENTS
2007: Arthur 'Jesse' Jesselonis, Medford, MA (press release)
2006: Peter Flynn, Concord, MA (press release)
2005: Edward Budnik, Spencer, MA
2004: Edward Patrick Casey, Springfield, MA (press release)
2003: Richard S. Hunter, South Hadley, MA
2002: Seth H. Swift, West Springfield, MA
2001: Ron Despres
2007: Arthur 'Jesse' Jesselonis, Medford, MA (press release)
2006: Peter Flynn, Concord, MA (press release)
2005: Edward Budnik, Spencer, MA
2004: Edward Patrick Casey, Springfield, MA (press release)
2003: Richard S. Hunter, South Hadley, MA
2002: Seth H. Swift, West Springfield, MA
2001: 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 Massachusetts Tree Wardens’ and Foresters’ Association (MTWFA) strives to recognize its
members professional commitment and dedication. 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 MTWFA Awards & Nominating Committee acknowledges the recipient of the Tree Warden
of the Year Award with an award given from the Association, which is then presented at the
Annual Conference. Recognition is also noted in the quarterly newsletter, The Bark, and on
the Association’s web page, www.masstreewardens.org. A press release will be created and
shared with the town hall and local paper of that town or city of where the individual works
and resides.
NOMINATION BROCHURE
public shade trees within the 351 cities and towns of the Commonwealth.
The Massachusetts Tree Wardens’ and Foresters’ Association (MTWFA) strives to recognize its
members professional commitment and dedication. 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 MTWFA Awards & Nominating Committee acknowledges the recipient of the Tree Warden
of the Year Award with an award given from the Association, which is then presented at the
Annual Conference. Recognition is also noted in the quarterly newsletter, The Bark, and on
the Association’s web page, www.masstreewardens.org. A press release will be created and
shared with the town hall and local paper of that town or city of where the individual works
and resides.
NOMINATION BROCHURE
| Who is My Tree Warden? - by Last Name - by Town |
Photo by Diane McLeod
| Our annual Arbor Day event will be held on June 11th in Medford, MA |