Australian institute of Horticulture Updates

Call for Nominations National Executive and National Council

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Dear AIH Member,
The Australian Institute of Horticulture Inc is calling for nominations from all financial members of the Institute for election to the National Council.
Nominees are encouraged from all Full members regardless of location.
The retiring National Vice President, National Secretary, National Treasurer and Members of the National Council are eligible to re-apply and must nominate if they desire to continue in a position.

Should nominations exceed vacancies a postal election will be held.

Click here to read more and download Nomination Form

The AIH Australian Horticulture Student of the Year Award 2010

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000

AIH will be offering an award for The Australian Horticulture Student of the Year in 2010.

The Award is open to all full time students currently undertaking an acknowledged course in Horticulture with any TAFE or RTO (Registered Training Organisation) and is available to students no older than 30.

Nominations can be submitted by others or by the student but must be accompanied by a written overview of their study subject area in horticulture and how their study will make a difference to the profession. No more than two A4 pages.

Nominations must also be accompanied by a testimonial of one horticulture teacher to verify the information and add supportive details. A head shot of the student should also be included for publicity purposes.

Nominations will be considered by an AIH Awards Panel and their decision will be final.

The winner will be advised first and officially announced at the AIH Golden Anniversary Dinner in Sydney November 20 2010.

Airfares and accommodation will be covered by AIH and the winner will receive a significant hand made trophy and Certificate - $600 of Felco precision pruning and cutting implements- an annual subscription to Australian Horticulture magazine and student membership of AIH and a generous book voucher from Florilegium – The Garden Bookstore.

Nominations close September 30 2010 and can be lodged with secretary@aih.org.au.

The Australian Horticulture of the Year Award is proudly sponsored by:

Agrifood Skills Australia
FELCO AUSTRALIA
FLORILEGIUM
The Garden Bookstore

AIH Golden Wattle Award 2010

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000

In the year of AIH Golden Anniversary, AIH will be conferring an award of significance to an outstanding horticulturist. This is the highest award of industry recognition to be given to a professional horticulturist.

The AIH Golden Wattle Award will be presented to one horticulture professional whose practice has advanced AIH and the profession of horticulture in Australia.

Who can be nominated?
It is open to existing or past members, currently or posthumously, for exemplary work of the Institute and in the development of the profession of Horticulture.

What you need to be nominated
The criteria for consideration for the AIH Award are a nomination by any AIH Fellow or Member, of a member who has demonstrated sustained exemplary conduct as an AIH Members and a professional horticulturist. One who has brought significant benefit to AIH and the profession by his or her work and deeds and who has excelled in the profession of horticulture since AIH Incorporation in 1960.

How to Nominate
• Nominations must be in writing with full details of the Nominator and those of the Nominee.
• It must include the Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae, biography or other supporting evidence and testimonials – with at least two high definition digital photographs of the nominee.
• Nominees will be short-listed and may be required for a telephone interview by the Awards Selection Panel
• Nominations for the AIH GOLDEN WATTLE AWARD must be received by COB September 31st 2010. Nominations can be received by email. Applications to be sent to National Secretary, PO BOX 2190 Delivery Centre BENDIGO VIC 3554 Ph: 03 54 100 585 Fax: 03 54 415 952 or email to secretary@aih.org.au (Direct Ph 0432 341 338)

Judging Criteria
Winners will be selected on the following criteria:
• Their involvement in the development of AIH
• Advancement of horticulture as a profession in Australia
• Involvement with the broader horticulture industry
• Community benefits, education and advancement

Submission Information
The nominee is required to submit a written statement of the nominee’s achievements (2 copies)

Photographs
Each nomination should include at least three high quality photographs, in .jpeg or .tiff digital format.

Announcement and Attendance at the AIH National Awards
The winner will be advised of the outcome prior to the Awards dinner and officially announced on the night and receive an outstanding hand crafted award and included in the national publicity program...

• The winner will be invited to the Golden Anniversary dinner in Sydney with travel costs and expenses covered for the evening and accommodation on November 20

The Award Selection Panel’s decisions will be based on the nomination lodged in accordance with the above requirements and other private enquiries that they may wish to make at their discretion and is final. Their decision is final.

Burnley Gardens Open Day

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Burnley Students of the 1950's show off their Pruning Style

Date: Sunday 18 July 2010
Time: 10am-3pm
Address: 500 Yarra Boulevard, Richmond, VIC

Garden to your heart's content at Burnley Gardens Open Day

Burnley Gardens Open Day offers a stellar program for the whole family in sustainable gardening and horticultural practice, at the heritage-listed Burnley Gardens.

Delivered in partnership by the University of Melbourne's School of Land and Environment and Friends of Burnley Gardens, horticultural experts will present you with paid workshops and free lectures, kids' activities, forums and seminars on leading sustainable gardening practice, including pruning, pest and disease control, watering and fertilisers, and setting up a veggie plot. There will be tours taking you back in time through the lush and historic gardens, and University course advice for budding horticulturists.

So come along with your gardening friends and family and winter woolies, and learn about gardening to your heart's content!

For more information please visit: www.land-environment.unimelb.edu.au

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Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:58:07 +1100

On November 20 2010 AIH will celebrate its Golden Anniversary with a special national event combined with the AIH National Awards.

AIH Awards

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:44:30 +1000

The Australian Institute of Horticulture is accepting nominations for the following awards:

Australian Horticulturist of the Year
Australian Horticulture Student of The Year
AIH-Golden-Wattle-2010

National Council Position Descriptions

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:37:03 +1000

Please click here to download AIH National Council Position Descriptions

Fellow Nomination's 2010

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:23:06 +1000

National Council are calling for nominations from current members of AIH for the award of Fellow of the Australian Institute of Horticulture: to be presented at the AIH Golden Anniversary Dinner, at the Royal Botanic Gardens , Sydney on November 20th 2010.

Please click on the link to view the Call for Nomination letter

Please Click here to download Fellow Nomination Form

Nominations close 31st August 2010

e-horticulturist Newsletter July 2010 - ioh

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:29:10 +1000

To read the Institute of Horticulture (UK) Newsletter please click on the link below.

e-horticulturist July 2010

Agrifood Skills Newsletter May / June 2010

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Agrifood Skills Newsletter - May / June 2010