Forestry Highlights-Awards

1. The Community Association of St. Elmo for tree planting efforts both on private property and in the public sector (Neighborhood Association)
2. Sandy Kurtz for her many years of service in the cause of promoting trees, greenways and native species (Citizen Involvement)
3. Mike Price of MAP Engineers for whosing great care for trees and landscapes during construction and development (The Developers Award)
4. The Siskin Hospital and Reedy Landscaping for showing proper maintenance and pruning of Crape Myrtle trees on hospital grounds(Special Recognition Award)
5. Jack McDonald for taking the lead role in a tree planting effort in downtown Chattanooga in the late 1980's that resulted in the planting of approximately 300 street trees. John Sweet for his dedication to the functioning and mission of the Tree Commission (Tree Commission Member)
6. Gene Hyde for his tireless efforts in promoting urban forestry and proper tree care in Chattanooga for the past 16 years.(The Golden Acorn Award)

2005 Tree Commission Award Winners

1. Ezekiel Jones and the Glenwood Neighborhood Association (Neighborhood Association)
2. Ann Huckabee (Special Recognition for Volunteer Efforts
3. Karen Rennick (Citizen Involvement for promoting landscaping on a prominent downtown corner)
4. Norm Carter, James Lewis, and Steve Fry (Citizen Involvement as Citizen Pruners)
5. Bob Corker (Special Recognition-Leadership Award)
6. Moon Construction (Construction Industry)
7. Michael Godwin and John Gwinn (Student Activitists)
8. Cortez Putman (Arbor Day Poster Contest Winner)

2000-The 2000 Council Member Award to Gene Hyde for outstanding contributions to Urban Forestry in Tennessee. (Tennessee Urban Forestry Council)

1998- Partner of the Year Award for commitment to helping create a world-class center for environmental education and wildlife stewardship in Chattanooga, TN. (Chattanooga Nature Center)

1996. The Tennessee Urban Forestry Council's "Tree Board" Award to the Chattanooga Tree Commission for outstanding Contributions to Urban Forestry in Tennessee. (State level)

1992, 1995. Scenic Cities Beautiful Commission's Award for contributions to the beauty and betterment of the community. (local award)

1993. The National Arbor Day Foundation's "Lady Bird Johnson Award" for the Area Beautification Committee's work in establishing the Gateways Program. (National level)