ROD TALLIS AWARD
Like most professional bodies, the International Plant Propagator's Society recognizes outstanding achievement by the younger section of our industry. The IPPS does this through the Rod Tallis Youth Award which is presented annually to the most commendable achievement by a person over 18 years of age who is working or studying in horticulture.
The award is named after one of the Society's most respected members, Rod Tallis. Rod was an avid nurseryman with a passion for plant propagating, for the IPPS and for the youth of our industry. He was a mainstay in many of the early conferences and made significant contributions to Plant propagation in Australia before his sudden death in 1981.
The winner will have completed a research project, written an article or series of articles or developed a new process or product. They will then write up their work in a paper to be presented at the next IPPS conference.
The paper will be assessed on issues or clarity, originality and relevance to the industry. The achievements of the applicant to date will also be reviewed.
Elliott Akintola was the winner for 2023 at GEELONG,VIC CONFERENCE.
Lisa Wightwick was the winner for 2024 at BALLINA, NSW CONFERENCE.
They will have their airfare accommodation and conference registration paid for. They will also receive one year's membership to the IPPS and a commemorative plaque.
Many of the previous winners have gone onto establish very successful careers in horticulture around Australia. One of these winners will assist the successful applicant in preparing and delivering their paper.
If you are over 18 years of age and are involved in anything that may fit the above criteria then you should apply. If you know of anyone; friend, family member, employee or student that fits the above criteria then encourage them to apply.
Simply applying will help the applicant focus on their work and their careers.
Applications for ROD TALLIS AWARD for 2025 are NOW OPEN. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM
APPLICATIONS TO BE FORWARDED TO PAM BERRYMAN (pam@ipps.org.au)
Don’t Delay! - If you're not in it, you can't win it.
SIX PACK AWARD
IPPS Conference 6 Pack Youth Initiative
Sponsored by:
GARDEN CITY PLASTICS
IPPS Australia offers the opportunity for 6 young propagators to come to the 53rd Annual IPPS Australia Conference in CAIRNS, FNQ at Crystalbrook Riley Resort Cairns from Wednesday 28th to Saturday 31st May 2025 for no charge!
If you have a passion for horticulture, would like to meet the best in the field and learn plenty at the same time then this is for you. In return for conference registration, accommodation and travel assistance, we ask that you support the conference organisers to make the event run as smoothly as possible. You will be helping the trade show set up, delegate registration, handling microphones and the other small jobs that need to be completed. Nothing too hard and there will be plenty of time to enjoy the conference.
To be a candidate for the CAIRNS, FNQ Conference 6 Pack you must be 18 years of age, be nominated by your employer by completion of the following Nomination Form and complete the candidate information sheet. Applications for 2025 in CAIRNS, FNQ ARE NOW OPEN. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 07.02.2025
IPPS 2025 Conference Organisers C/- Ms Pam Berryman
27 Petunia Crescent
MT. COTTON QLD 4165
Mobile: 0412993386
Email: pam@ipps.org.au
Email: secretary.australia@ipps.org