THE CHAIR’S AWARD

Congratulations to Mark Chisholm, CTSP
2025 Chair’s Award Recipient!

Third-generation ISA-certified arborist Mark Chisholm, of Aspen Tree Expert Company, was honored for his outstanding leadership, global impact and service to the industry. His expertise has made him a sought-after consultant and spokesperson who travels worldwide to collaborate with arborist associations, conduct educational sessions and strengthen professional standards.

Congratulations to Mark Chisholm, CTSP – 2025 Chair’s Award Recipient!

Third-generation ISA-certified arborist Mark Chisholm, of Aspen Tree Expert Company, was honored for his outstanding leadership, global impact and service to the industry. His expertise has made him a sought-after consultant and spokesperson who travels worldwide to collaborate with arborist associations, conduct educational sessions and strengthen professional standards.

2025 Winner is Mark Chisholm, CTSP

Past winners

  • 2025 Mark Chisholm, CTSP
  • 2024 Dave Scharfenberger
  • 2023 Robert Bartlett Jr.
  • 2020 Kevin Caldwell
  • 2019 Peter Sortwell
  • 2018 Saluting Branches
  • 2017 Bill Weber
  • 2016 Walter Money
  • 2015 Peter Becker
  • 2014 Chris Frank
  • 2013 Howard Eckel
  • 2012 Mark Garvin
  • 2011 Terrill Collier
  • 2010 Tony Gann
  • 2009 Dr. Michael Raupp
  • 2008 Bob Rouse
  • 2007 Dave Zerfoss
  • 2006 Penny Judd
  • 2005 Cynthia Mills
  • 2004 Jerry Morey
  • 2003 Tom Tolkacz
  • 2002 NAA Staff
  • 2001 Robert A. Bartlett, Jr.
  • 2000 Pat Felix and Peter Gerstenberger
  • 1998 50-Year Member Companies: Alpine the Care of Trees, Inc.; Forest City Tree Protection Co., Inc.; Gustin Gardens Tree Service, Inc.; H. A. Morrison, Arborist; Ira Wickes / Arborists; K. P. Soergel & Associates, Inc.; Neville Landscape & Tree Service; Swingle Tree Company; Walgren Tree Experts, Inc.
  • 1997 Peter Sortwell
  • 1996 NAA Board
  • 1995 Rusty Girouard
  • 1994 NAA Staff