Each year at Convention we acknowledge certain SANA members for their service to the Industry, by giving awards of Service, Merit or a Gold Medal.
Merit Award:
This award honours an individual who has shown dedication and support the Green Industry over a number of years.
Service Award:
This award is presented to a loyal SANA member who displays years of commitment to the organisation through positive, motivated and regular attendance of trade days, functions and conferences.
Gold Medal:
SANA’s highest honour. This medal is awarded to a dedicated member who has been a loyal supporter of SANA and who has made a valuable contribution to the Green Industry over numerous years.
President’s Trophy:
The recipient of this award is chosen by the President. It is awarded to a SANA member that has given the president exceptional support and guidance.
Previous Recipients:
|
Year |
Merit Award |
Service Award |
Gold Medal |
|
2001 |
Lolly Stuart |
Chris Wilkinson |
Not Awarded |
|
2002 |
Serf Serfontein |
Kay Montgomery |
Gill Blignaut |
|
2003 |
Dawn Collard |
Vic Grobler |
Di Goodwin |
|
2004 |
Morné Faulhammer |
Jac Duif |
Mike Zingel |
|
2005 |
Jacques D Malan |
Hester McLachlan-Evans |
GB Braak (posthumous) |
|
2006 |
Mandy Fick |
Diane Ross |
Gordon McLachlan |
|
2007 |
Theunis Ebersohn |
Jan van Blerk |
Vic Grobler |
|
2008 |
Ivo van Geest |
Paul Vonk |
Mike Gibbons |
|
2009 |
Jaques du Plessis |
Peter Goodwin |
Dick Carter |
|
2010 |
Dharmesh Roopsingh |
Wayne Stewart |
Jan van Bergen |
|
2011 |
Cary Goodwin |
Halmar Taschner |
Frik Bruwer |
|
2012 |
Warwick Bayer |
Not awarded |
Marlaen Straathof |
|
2013 |
Leon Scholtz |
Keith Kirsten |
Gerrie Griffioen |
| 2014 | Gavin Armfield |
Cary Goodwin |
Theuis Ebersohn |
| 2015 |
Heyns Botha |
Dawn Collard |
Paul Vonk |