AUFA ANNUAL CONVENTION 2003 - Awards
Prattville, Alabama
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AUFA ANNUAL CONVENTION 2003 - Awards
Prattville, Alabama
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Lincoln's Honda Manufacturing Plant received the 2003 Outstanding Business Award as part of the Annual Convention of the Alabama Urban Forestry Association (AUFA). Honda was honored at the awards banquet for its commitment to urban forestry initiatives, including planting 2,300 trees along the front of the new facility. Local Alabama Cooperative Extension agents, Award Photo Caption:
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Master Gardeners and other volunteers took part in the planting at the facility's Open House in April of this year. The project will also serve as a hands-on classroom for Auburn University forestry students. Much of the new site will be used for walking trails and other outdoor recreational activities for plant employees and the surrounding residents. Honda Open House attendees plant thousands of trees along the front of the new facility. |
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Mayor Bill Bradford accepted the 2003 Outstanding Local Government Award for the city of Muscle Shoals as part of the Annual Convention of the Alabama Urban Forestry Association (AUFA). The City of Muscle Shoals was honored at the awards banquet for its commitment to urban forestry initiatives. City officials used an Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) grant to conduct a study of the city's urban forestry resources. They have partnered with the University of North Alabama and the city of Florence to maintain a beautiful and livable future as Muscle Shoals continues to grow. At left: David West, Bill Bradford and George Barker |
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At left: Plans are underway to renovate Gattman Park in Muscle Shoals |
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The AUFA President's Award was presented to Neil Letson for his longtime dedication to urban forestry throughout the state. George Barker made mention of his mentoring skills to professionals, many of whom found a career in urban forestry because of his guidance. Caption: Neil Letson and George Barker |
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The city of Opelika received the 2003 AUFA Tree City Award as part of the Annual Convention of the Alabama Urban Forestry Association (AUFA). John Holley, of the Opelika Tree Commission, accepted the award for Opelika's commitment to urban forestry initiatives.
At left: David West, John Holley and George Barker |
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The city of Opelika 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: Many of Opelika's urban areas have beautifully maintained trees. |
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Daphne's Village Point Foundation received the 2003 Outstanding Civic Organization Award as part of the Annual Convention of the Alabama Urban Forestry Association (AUFA). Fred Nations, president, accepted the award for Village Point Foundation's commitment to urban forestry initiatives. At left: David West, Fred Nations, George Barker, Village Point |
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The non-profit organization was instrumental in convincing Daphne leaders to purchase Village Point Park Preserve along the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. The 54-acre historic park is home to seven Alabama State Champion trees, and makes the rich history and natural beauty of South Alabama available to the public. |