The Australian Forestry Contractors’ Association (AFCA) has continued the tradition of recognising and celebrating the important contribution those in the forestry industry have made over a long period of time at the Hall of Fame and annual dinner 2018. More than 100 guests witnessed the presentation of awards to those who have played a significant role in supporting industry, those who have been part of the industry contracting for over 25 years and those who have gone above and beyond to play a significant role within industry. Source: Timberbiz
An industry icon is the highest recognition and is only awarded to contractors that have contributed over a long period of time their services to industry through innovation, ingenuity and setting out to achieve a better future for our industry.
The evening was a special occasion where AFCA not only recognised those for their service to industry but also inducted seven members into the Hall of Fame and elevated two members to Industry Icons. It was a great celebration and wonderful to recognise the dedication of contractors.
The following Awards were presented by AFCA Chair, Adan Taylor, on behalf of the Board:
Elevated to Industry Icons
Kevin Morgan
Karen Hall
HOF Recipients
Phillip Voss
Kevin Muskett
Geoffrey Muskett
Stephen Cocks
Gary Bergin
Douglas Bowen (Dec.) – Presented to Rachel and Troy Bowen in memory of Douglas
Karen Hall
Recognition of Service to Industry
Mark Sealy
Garry Kennedy
The awards presented to date mean more than 200 people have been inducted into the Hall of Fame since it commenced and there are now 16 industry icons, including the first female.
It is clear that the Hall of Fame has become an important way for us to recognise the people within forestry contracting and the important role they play within industry. All members of the Hall of Fame have been operating within industry for more than 25 years and this is a significant achievement through the ups and downs the industry has faced.
It is a tribute to their resilience and adaptability to be successful over such a long period of time.
