ArborSPORTS™, this was the first year for the ceremony, and it was met with just as much enthusiasm and respect for the competition. Prior to the expo, individuals and orga- nizations applied for ArborAWARDS™ for a variety of projects and efforts that supported the need for safety, innovation, and dedication in the tree care industry. The most distinguished award of the night, the Robert Bartlett Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award, was presented to Dr. John Ball, a leading authority in tree care and a Professor of Forestry at South Dakota State University (SDSU). His de- cades-long contributions to the industry have set a standard for safety, education, and expertise in arboriculture. Winners of the innovation categories included Arbornote for its bi-lingual Job Safety Analysis and Stanley Tree Service for its Elevator Warning Lights System and Cage Guard System. Mean- while, the safety categories recognized
More than just a trade show of booths, ArborEXPO™ featured an outdoor show floor where attendees could watch demos and try out the big equipment themselves.
For a full breakdown of the winners of the very first ArborAWARDS™, turn to page 52.
companies such as Tracked Lifts for its fully insulated spider lifts over 70 feet as well as Treeworks for its Precision Gap Angle Gauge.
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