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VISTA AWARD
Vision - Integrity - Service - Talent - Action
VISTA Award OverviewThe VISTA award is the most important honor the association can bestow upon one of its members. It was created to recognize truly outstanding tree care professionals whose acts and deeds serve as a guide and challenge for all members of the industry. The award’s title is an acronym for Vision, Integrity, Service, Talent, and Action – the leadership qualities inherent in all award recipients.
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Congratulations! Jay Ippolito, MCA, MCLP, president and owner of Olde Colonial Tree & Landscape in Hingham. |
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DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO SHOULD BE NOMINATED?
MAA members are encouraged to nominate colleagues for VISTA award consideration. Please write a letter to the MAA board of directors with the name of your nominee and include the reasons why you believe he/she should receive the VISTA award. Take the award’s purpose and title into consideration when crafting your nomination letter. Be specific, cite examples, include details and, if possible, ask for letters of support for your nominee from other members. Nomination letters may be sent via regular mail or e-mail to:
VISTA Award - MAA Board of Directors
67 West Street, Medfield, MA 02052
info@massarbor.org (“VISTA Award” in Subject Line please)
Timeline
- October 10 - Deadline for submission of VISTA nominees and letters of support
- Late October - Board members review nominations and deliberate
- Early November - Final decision is made regarding VISTA recipient
- Nov/Dec - VISTA recipient is notified/presenter selected
- February - VISTA recipient announced at annual meeting
- March - Announcement made via meeting notice/speech written
- April - VISTA Award presented at membership meeting