| Massachusetts Tree Wardens & Foresters Association |
| Since 1913...The Protection and Preservation of Trees The oldest tree organization in the USA. |
| 781-894-4759 |
| mtwfa@comcast.net |
The George E. Stone Award
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| Website Design & Maintenance by Trees New England Copyright 2002-2008 Website Created: July 17, 2002 ~ Website Updated: March 7, 2008 |
| Massachusetts Tree Wardens & Foresters Association PO Box 326 - South Hadley, MA 01075-0326 Phone: (781) 894-4759 - Email: info@masstreewardens.org |
| Who is My Tree Warden? - by Last Name - by Town |
The Tree Warden is a municipal position 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 award is named for
the founder of the MTWFA, George E. Stone. The Stone Award was first created to honor
the outstanding dedication of a MTWFA member, who has continually demonstrated
strong commitment with many hours of volunteer service to the organization. A member
who could be defined as an unsung hero, who is always there to lend a helping hand to
the Association. In addition, individuals and organizations outside of the MTWFA have also
been recipients of this prestigious award from time to time. The award is not necessarily
presented annually.
Criteria recommended for nomination of the award:
Association Recognition
The MTWFA Awards & Nominating Committee will determine the item 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. A press release
will be created and shared with the town hall and local paper of that town or city of where
the individual or organization resides.
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 award is named for
the founder of the MTWFA, George E. Stone. The Stone Award was first created to honor
the outstanding dedication of a MTWFA member, who has continually demonstrated
strong commitment with many hours of volunteer service to the organization. A member
who could be defined as an unsung hero, who is always there to lend a helping hand to
the Association. In addition, individuals and organizations outside of the MTWFA have also
been recipients of this prestigious award from time to time. The award is not necessarily
presented annually.
Criteria recommended for nomination of the award:
- A minimum of ten years of service in the public tree sector.
- An individual or organization recognized for its contributions in public tree care or
advocacy. - A person or group that has worked with the MTWFA and has shown dedication and
commitment to the advancement of the Association.
Association Recognition
The MTWFA Awards & Nominating Committee will determine the item 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. A press release
will be created and shared with the town hall and local paper of that town or city of where
the individual or organization resides.
PAST RECIPIENTS
1. Seth Swift
2. Louis Casasanto
3. Clinton Chamber of Commerce
4. Shade Tree Labratory, UMass Amherst
5. Hon. Richard Neale
6. Ronald Despres
7. Town of Wellesley (Wellesley Group)
8. Garden Club of Arlington
9. Town of Sandwich
10. Bull World Wide Communications
11. Telephone Pioneers
12. Manchester by the Sea
13. DEM - Commonwealth of Mass. 100th Anniversary
14. Dr. Francis Holmes
15. Robert Reardon
16. Jim MacArthur
17. Dean Charter, Tree Warden, Acton - 2006
18. Thomas Chamberland, Tree Warden, Sturbridge - 2007
1. Seth Swift
2. Louis Casasanto
3. Clinton Chamber of Commerce
4. Shade Tree Labratory, UMass Amherst
5. Hon. Richard Neale
6. Ronald Despres
7. Town of Wellesley (Wellesley Group)
8. Garden Club of Arlington
9. Town of Sandwich
10. Bull World Wide Communications
11. Telephone Pioneers
12. Manchester by the Sea
13. DEM - Commonwealth of Mass. 100th Anniversary
14. Dr. Francis Holmes
15. Robert Reardon
16. Jim MacArthur
17. Dean Charter, Tree Warden, Acton - 2006
18. Thomas Chamberland, Tree Warden, Sturbridge - 2007
MTWFA's Highest Member Honor
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protection of public trees.