Adrian Flowers
This year will go down in history as it marks the introduction of the inaugural Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards across Victoria and South Australia. The awards are all about celebrating and rewarding individuals and companies involved in the timber industry for the dedication, hard work and best practises in their various roles and businesses. Source: Timberbiz
Nominations closed on 3 August with judging carried out during September and then the awards will be announced on 26 October.
The Green Triangle is home to Australia’s largest collective plantation and timber processing industry, contributing significantly to Victoria and South Australia, generating more than $778 million Gross Regional Product annually.
In excess of 355,000 hectares of softwood and hardwood plantations produce timber for local manufacturing, national and export markets. The industry underpins some 8500 regional jobs and provides a valuable foundation for businesses and investors.
“The awards will enable us to attract skilled employees to the region as valued industry players and will up skill and lift the standards of the workforce here. It also provides an opportunity for the Green Triangle’s timber industry to celebrate its skilled professionals and unite industry players,” said Adrian Flowers, chair of the GTTIA committee.
The nomination process gives opportunity for individuals, contractors and timber companies to put forth their applications to be recognised across a selection of categories. These categories will feature nominees who demonstrate excellence beyond best practice, a high quality of work output and evidenced ongoing training.
They must also comply with environmental and health & safety practices and show good character. Forestry, roading, harvesting, distribution and wood processing will all be represented across the categories.
Trophies are up for company and individual awards and initiatives for outstanding health & safety, regional and environmental impact.
