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Tas timber awards drive the sector forward

Tasmania’s timber industry is preparing for its biggest celebration yet, with nominations now open for the 2025 Tasmanian Timber Awards. The biennial event will culminate in a black-tie Gala Awards Dinner on Friday, 5 September at the Tailrace Centre in Launceston. Source: Timberbiz Proudly presented by the Tasmanian Forests and Forest Products Network (TFFPN), the Awards bring together the sector to recognise the people, projects and passion that shape one of the state’s most vital industries. “The Tasmanian Timber Awards showcase the innovation, resilience and pride that drive this sector forward,” said Professor Julianne O’Reilly Wapstra, Chair of the TFFPN Board. “They are an opportunity to highlight those who work, often behind the scenes, to make a real difference across the supply chain. I warmly encourage individuals and organisations to submit a nomination and join us in celebrating our shared success.” Following the success of the 2019, 2021 and 2023 events, the 2025 Awards will feature 12 categories recognising excellence from the forest floor to final product including harvesting, processing, innovation, design, safety and environmental practice. Refinements to the judging and nomination process, based on industry feedback, aim to encourage wide participation and ensure the Awards remain the industry’s ‘night of nights.’ For 2023 winner, Indicium Dynamics, who received the Innovation Award, the recognition was a turning point. “Winning the Innovation Award at the 2023 Tasmanian Timber Awards highlighted the powerful role that technology can play in helping land managers understand their impact on the environment,” said Rob Vernon, CEO of Indicium Dynamics. “It also reflected our dedication to applying technology in new and practical ways to support more sustainable use of natural resources across Tasmania’s agricultural and forestry industries. “The awards are an important platform for recognising progress and innovation, we encourage others to nominate and help showcase the incredible work being done across the sector,” he said. Mike Ross, Chief Technology Officer at Indicium Dynamics said that award ceremonies play such an important role in any industry. “They give us a moment to pause and recognise the hard work, innovation and impact being achieved not just within individual organisations, but across the sector as a whole. “They also create space to share ideas, inspire others, and build a sense of momentum around what’s possible when we work towards a common goal.” Dr Nathan Kotlarewski, winner of the 2023 Emerging Leader in the Tasmanian Timber Industry Award, said the recognition shines a light on the values that define the sector. The Tasmanian Timber Awards reflect the holistic network of relationships, resilience, leadership and best practice within our communities. They highlight the innovation, dedication and sustainable practices that define our industry and the people who choose to be part of it. “We celebrate these awards to demonstrate local excellence and inspire future generations to champion a future where timber continues to be a cornerstone of Tasmania’s economy and communities,” he said Guests at the Gala Awards Dinner can look forward to an evening of connection, inspiration and celebration with fine food, outstanding company and the remarkable stories behind Tasmania’s timber sector on full display. “We’re expecting another sell-out event and look forward to welcoming everyone, from trainees to trailblazers, to what promises to be an unforgettable evening,” Professor O’Reilly said. Nominations for the 2025 Tasmanian Timber Awards are now open. To view the full list of award categories, nomination criteria and ticketing information go to https://www.tffpn.com.au/tta-award-categories/