Hawke’s Bay Forestry Awards 2024
Friday 22 Nov 2024
The strong forestry sector of Hawke’s Bay came alive on
Friday night at the Hawke’s Bay Forestry Awards held at the Napier
War Memorial Centre, a gathering that celebrated resilience,
innovation, and extraordinary contributions to the industry.
With the event hosted by the talented Jeremy Corbett, renowned
for his role on TV’s Seven Days, the evening witnessed a full
house united in recognition of our industry’s heroes rising to
tackle the challenges of the past two years.
This year’s awards emphasized the immense strength of the forestry
community as it emerged from the profound difficulties wrought by
Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023. A highlight of the evening was the
presentation of the Adversity and Rebuild - Recognition of
Dedication and Industry Service Award, bestowed upon the Hawke’s
Bay Forestry Group (HBFG) by Tania Kerr, Deputy Mayor of Hastings
District Council. This accolade celebrates their extraordinary
leadership and commitment to community recovery following the cyclone's
impact.
One of the evening's standout winners was Amy Satherley of ATS
Logging Limited, who was celebrated as the Woman of the Year Excellence
and awarded the Skilled Professional of the Year 2024 Trophy.
Amy’s tireless commitment to both her team and community,
alongside her impressive achievements in mentoring and health and safety
advocacy, epitomizes the spirit of leadership in our industry.
The awards showcased a remarkable spread of talent and dedication across
various companies within the Hawke’s Bay forestry
sector. James Powrie, CE for the Hawke’s Bay Forestry Group
spoke, “In the two years since our 2022 awards, Cyclone Gabrielle
provided many challenges and changes for us all. The clean-up and the
rebuilding effort has been massive.”
Together, the forest sector celebrated the remarkable individuals and
organizations that continue to elevate the forestry industry in
Hawke’s Bay, showcasing a spirit of dedication and excellence.
Results:
Hawke’s Bay Forestry Skilled Professional of the
Year
- Amy Satherley, ATS Logging
Training Certificates
- NZ Modern Apprentice of the Year - Blake Bell,
FMNZ. Sponsored by Competenz
- Trainee of the Year - Luka Kyle, DG Glenn
Logging. Sponsored by Rayonier Matariki
- Training Company/Contractor of the Year - DG
Glenn Logging. Sponsored by M W Lissette
Skilled Professional Certificates
- Forestry & Establishment Excellence - Ron Middleton,
Midpine Contracting. Sponsored by NZFM
- Roading Civil Excellence - Damien McCarthy,
M.W.Lissette. Sponsored by ATS Logging
- Harvesting Excellence - Mark Giddens, ATS Logging
Ltd. sponsored by Goodmans Contracting
- Log Processor Excellence - Chris London, Kat Logging Ltd
2013. Sponsored by Lew Prince Logging
- Distribution Excellence - Mark Pittar, Pan Pac. Sponsored
by Napier Port
- Tree Faller Excellence - Kumi Basher, KB
Training. Sponsored by P F Olsen
- Log Truck Driver Excellence – Kyle Sykes, Pan
Pac. Sponsored by Patchell Group
- Woman in Forestry Excellence - Amy Satherley, ATS Logging
Limited. Sponsored by Z Energy. Runner-up: Hannah Ormond,
Overhead Solutions
Industry Development Trophies
- Crew of the Year - Bay Forest Harvesting - Log 7. Sponsored by FGLT
- Outstanding H&S Management Award - ATS Logging
Limited. Sponsored by LTSC
- Outstanding Environmental Management Award - Kat 15 Crew, Kat
Logging Ltd 2013. Sponsored by Te Awahohono Trust
- Outstanding Innovation Excellence Award - Kevin Gettins,
Weighing & Measuring Solutions (NZ). Sponsored by QUBE
- Special Award – Adversity & Rebuild Hawke’s Bay
Forestry Group
For full details about the Hawkes Bay Forestry Awards check out the
website at: www.hbforestryawards.co.nz
Source & image credit: Hawkes Bay Forestry Awards
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