Award of Honour for 2012 granted to: Phyllis and Christopher Nicholas THE GRANTING OF THIS AWARD RECOGNISES:- For over fifty years you have contributed to the advancement of orchid growing, not only in Tasmania but throughout Australia. Your involvement was integral in the formation of the Burnie, Devonport and Launceston Orchid […]
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Image courtesy Anne Mackenzie Award of Honour for 2010 granted to: Mark A. Clements THE GRANTING OF THIS AWARD RECOGNISES:- You have held a position at the Australian National Botanic Gardens/Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research for over 30 years where you have conducted research into orchids, particularly Australian species. You have applied
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Award of Honour for 2007 granted to: Bruce Gray THE GRANTING OF THIS AWARD RECOGNISES:- That in his position as technical officer with CSIRO, he travelled to relatively unexamined areas in Queensland. Due to his bush skills and knowledge of the Far Northern Region of Queensland these travels enabled him to discover
Image courtesy David P. Banks Award of Honour for 2006 posthumously granted to: Ronald George Tunstall 1950 – 2005 THE GRANTING OF THIS AWARD RECOGNISES THAT:- He studied at university to become a teacher in Natural History and worked in the Illawarra District until his retirement. He was a gifted and dedicated naturalist
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Award of Honour for 2004 granted to: Peter Stanley ‘Bill’ Lavarack THE GRANTING OF THIS AWARD RECOGNISES:- That he has served on the Australian Orchid Foundation Research Committee since its inception and was Chairman for a period. That during his career with the Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service he conducted surveys and developed management
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Image courtesy Andrew Warcup Award of Honour for 1996 granted to: John H. ‘Jack’ Warcup THE GRANTING OF THIS AWARD RECOGNISES THAT:- Your outstanding work in the field of Orchids. This includes your studies in mycorrhizal associations of fungi and orchids which has caused significant advances in the knowledge and appreciation of the unique
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Award of Honour for 1995 granted to: John Henry (Jack) Wilkie THE GRANTING OF THIS AWARD RECOGNISES THAT:- Your exceptional contribution to the knowledge of Australia’s indigenous orchids, through your exploration of a special area in the Bellenden Ker Range, with access only by foot and pedal. Your contribution to scientific knowledge by the collection
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Award of Honour for 1992 granted to: Kenneth Alexander MacPherson THE GRANTING OF THIS AWARD RECOGNISES THAT:- You have observed the native flora, and particularly the native orchids from your school days, and over the years, you have been considered an authority on the flora of the Proserpine region. You have a long period in
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Image courtesy Lois Dixon-Ward Award of Honour for 1987 granted to: Gerald McCraith THE GRANTING OF THIS AWARD RECOGNISES THAT:- You joined the Victorian Orchid Club in 1931 when it was the only orchid society in Australia. After the war, you joined the committee of the Victorian Orchid Club and have been an active
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Image courtesy Murray Corrigan Award of Honour for 1987 granted to: William H. Murdoch THE GRANTING OF THIS AWARD RECOGNISES THAT:- You were largely instrumental in the formation of the Australasian Native Orchid Society, and were its foundation president for 3 years followed by vice-president for a further 3 years. You have been honoured with
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