AUFA ANNUAL CONVENTION 2003 - Awards
Prattville, Alabama
AUFA ANNUAL CONVENTION 2003 - Awards
Prattville, Alabama
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Legacy, Inc., Partners in Environmental Education received the 2003 Outstanding Educational Organization Award as part of the Annual Convention of the Alabama Urban Forestry Association (AUFA). Brian Key, public relations and marketing manager, accepted the award for Legacy&Mac226;s commitment to urban forestry initiatives. Most notably, the organization developed "Common Trees of Alabama," a poster which has been distributed at various conferences and public events reaching students, teachers and adults throughout the state. At left: David West, Brian Key and George Barker |
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Legacy, Inc., continues to work with media, environmental organizations and teachers to educate and spur interest in Alabama trees.
At left: Legacy works to improve environmental education |
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The city of Dothan received the 2003 AUFA Tree City Award as part of the Annual Convention of the Alabama Urban Forestry Association (AUFA). Nancy Walker, city horticulturist, accepted the award for Dothan's commitment to urban forestry initiatives.
At left: David West, Nancy Walker, George Barker |
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The city of Dothan was honored by AUFA for receiving the Sterling Tree City Award in 2002. The award is given to cities that have received Tree City USA Growth Awards for 10 years.
At left: Dothan celebrates Arbor Day |
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The city of Foley received the 2003 AUFA Tree City Award as part of the Annual Convention of the Alabama Urban Forestry Association (AUFA). Mary Freeman and Peggy Hesse accepted the award for Foley's commitment to urban forestry initiatives. |
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The city of Foley was honored by AUFA for receiving the Sterling Tree City Award in 2002. The award is given to cities that have received Tree City USA Growth Awards for 10 years. At left: One of the many beautiful parks in Foley |
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AUFA's 2003 President George Barker (left) hands over the gavel to incoming 2004 President Mike Zarichnak. |
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Florence resident, Lewis B. Williams received the 2003 Outstanding Individual Award as part of the Annual Convention of the Alabama Urban Forestry Association (AUFA).
At left: David West, Lewis Williams, George Barker |
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Lewis Williams was honored at the awards banquet for his long-term commitment to urban forestry initiatives, including his efforts in the development of a Department of Urban Forestry in the City of Florence. Appointed to the Florence Tree Commission in 1992, Williams expanded the annual tree-care workshop to include not only city workers, but also tree commission members and surrounding cities. |