UAA RECOGNITION

Rising Star Award: given to individuals who are relatively early in their career yet have already shown leadership of the organization and the industry.

Utility Arborist Award: recognizes an individual engaged in utility vegetation management who has been demonstrating industry leadership.

Lifetime Achievement: recognizes someone who has contributed to the industry over a lifetime of service.

Educator Award: is given to individuals recognized for the contribution to the education and training of utility vegetation management professionals.

President’s Award: is presented by the outgoing president to recognize individuals they felt assisted them or the industry in extraordinary ways before, during and after their term of office.

PinE Award: The Utility Arborist Association is the leading North American organization for the enhancement of quality utility arboriculture and right-of-way management. Our success relies on the support we receive from all of our members, sponsors and volunteers. Companies that go above and beyond to support our mission will be recognized annually. UAA membership, sponsorship, advertising, active committee volunteerism, and many other means have been quantified and assigned a value, all adding up to equal your PinE Score. This is reviewed by a committee of industry peers based on all of the listed items for the previous fiscal year and is scored and awarded at the UAA Annual Meeting.

Silver Shield Award: is presented to a person who is on the front line of safety and may have official or unofficial roles within an organization. They influence and promote a safety culture at every turn.