The nomination period for the ISA Awards Program is now open. Nominate your peers to be recognized when ISA celebrates 100 years of professionalism at the 2024 Annual International Conference.

Every year, ISA recognizes individuals with the ISA Awards of Distinction and the ISA True Professionals of Arboriculture program. We welcome you to nominate your peers in the industry who've made amazing contributions to the industry over the past year.

ISA's highest honors, the Awards of Distinction, consist of nine categories—the Award of Merit, Alex L. Shigo Award for Excellence in Arboriculture Education, Sharon J. Lilly Award of Achievement, Honorary Life Membership, R.W. Harris Author’s Citation, L.C. Chadwick Award for Arboriculture Research, M.F. Blair Award for Exceptional Contribution to Practical Arboriculture and Early-Career Scientist—and honor recipients for their contributions to advancing the arboriculture industry. To nominate someone for an Award of Distinction, click here.

The ISA True Professionals of Arboriculture program recognizes arborists who have achieved notable success in educating their communities, clients, colleagues, and/or employees about the importance of trees, the necessity for proper tree care, and the role today's arborists play in tree care service and education. Learn more and download the nomination form. To nominate someone for the True Professionals program click here.

All forms and supplemental information must be submitted to [email protected]. The deadline for nominations is 1 March 2024. Nominations are reviewed by the ISA Awards Committee, and the committee submits a roster of recommended award recipients to the ISA Board of Directors for approval.

The award recipients will be announced and honored publicly at the ISA 2024 Annual International Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, US on 14-16 August. If you have questions, please email [email protected].