Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards

Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards The GTTIA Awards will attract skilled employees as valued industry players & will up skill and lift the standards of the workforce & celebrate the industry

29/10/2025

It was laughter and smiles in the Photo Booth at Friday nights GTTIA Gala dinner!

Comment below if you spot yourself or a friend!

Thanks for supporting us once again Komatsu.

✨🌲What a night! 🌲✨Hosted by Australia’s funny man Pete Helliar, more than 520 guests from across the Green Triangle came...
27/10/2025

✨🌲What a night! 🌲✨

Hosted by Australia’s funny man Pete Helliar, more than 520 guests from across the Green Triangle came together to celebrate the people, businesses, and innovations that make our timber industry so remarkable.

From sawmilling to silviculture, transport to training - the 2025 Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards showcased excellence across every corner of our industry. It was a night filled with pride, connection, and well-deserved recognition for the individuals and teams who keep this vital regional sector thriving.

We were honoured to welcome The Hon. Clare Scriven, Minister for Forestry, and The Hon. Ben Hood, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure & Transport, together with other distinguished guests and dignitaries, who joined us in celebrating the strength and spirit of our industry.

In order of the night’s proceedings, please join us in congratulating our 2025 GTTIA Winners 🏆
Safety Excellence – Individual | Sponsored by HVP Plantations
🏆 Steve Allen – OneFortyOne

Trainee / Apprentice of the Year | Sponsored by Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA
🏆 Hayley Grigg – Van Schaik’s BioGro

Logistics Excellence | Sponsored by Matthews Petroleum
🏆 Kessah Moore – Merrett Logging
🏆 Highly Commended: Hannah Witherow - Tabeel Trading Nominees

Timber Legends of the Industry | Sponsored by PF Olsen
🏆 Stephen Van Schaik
🏆 Laurie Hein

Sawmilling & Processing Excellence | Sponsored by Timberlink Australia & New Zealand
Dual Winners
🏆 Edwina Vulcz – Warrnambool Timber Industries
🏆 Andrew Hoath – OneFortyOne

Operations - Harvesting & In-Field Chipping Excellence | Sponsored by Timberlands Pacific
🏆 Adam Jennings – LV Dohnt & Company

Operations - Silviculture & Plantation Management | Sponsored by AAM Timber & K&S Corporation
🏆 Noel Bull – SFM Agribusiness

Environment & Sustainability Excellence | Sponsored by Van Schaik’s Bio Gro
🏆 Tara Bonney – Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation
🏆 Highly Commended: Nathan Thompson - Van Schaik's Bio Gro

Timber Industry Support Services | Sponsored by CSE Crosscom & Noel Barr Toyota
🏆 LITA Training

Safety Excellence Award – Less than 30 Staff | Sponsored by OneFortyOne
🏆 Hazelwood Forestry
🏆 Highly Commended: DTE Consultants

Safety Excellence – More than 30 Staff | Sponsored by South West Fibre
🏆 Merrett Logging

A huge congratulations to all our finalists, winners, and industry partners for making the 2025 GTTIA an unforgettable night of pride, recognition, and connection.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors — your generosity and ongoing commitment make these awards possible. We hope you enjoyed seeing the recognition of people and businesses from across every part of our industry. Together, you help us celebrate what makes the Green Triangle timber sector so special. 🌟

Timber Legends of 2025 | Congratulations to Mr. Laurie Hein and Mr. Stephen Van SchaikLast night at the 2025 Green Trian...
25/10/2025

Timber Legends of 2025 | Congratulations to Mr. Laurie Hein and Mr. Stephen Van Schaik

Last night at the 2025 Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards, we celebrated two true legends of our industry — individuals whose dedication, innovation, and leadership have helped shape the strength and success of the Green Triangle’s forestry community.

The first Timber Legend honoured was Mr. Laurie Hein — a man whose life’s work has helped build the very backbone of our plantation forestry sector. From humble beginnings in a small family mill to leadership roles guiding national direction, Laurie’s journey has been one of grit, wisdom, and quiet strength.

For more than forty years, he has championed safety, sustainability, and unity — mentoring generations of forestry professionals and inspiring those around him to lead with integrity and purpose. His steady hand, sharp mind, and generous heart have left a lasting mark on our industry.

Our second Timber Legend, Mr. Stephen Van Schaik is a man who saw opportunity where others saw waste — a true pioneer of sustainability who turned timber residues into new life, transforming by-products into valuable resources that nurture the land.
Guided by innovation, family values, and community spirit, he built a business grounded in care for people, the planet, and the future. His leadership has reshaped how we think about the circular economy and continues to inspire progress across the region.

Together, these two outstanding individuals embody the values, resilience, and vision that define our industry. Their legacies will continue to inspire those who work within forestry for generations to come.

Congratulations again to our 2025 Timber Legends.

Tonight's the night - The 2025 Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards Gala Dinner!For those who have booked the HomeSafe ...
23/10/2025

Tonight's the night - The 2025 Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards Gala Dinner!

For those who have booked the HomeSafe bus thanks to our generous sponsors Port of Portland Victoria - just a reminder of your departure information:

🚍Mount Gambier Service🚍
Depart Ferrers St Bus Interchange (opposite Coles) - 545pm
Depart The Commodore Motel - 6pm
*Please note that tickets for this service are now exhausted*

🚍Portland Service🚍
Depart Henty Street Bus Interchange - 530pm (Vic Time)
Depart Heywood - 550pm (Vic Time)
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE

All return buses will depart The Barn at 1145pm.

The Safety Excellence Award - Individual recognises those who make safety personal - leaders who not only uphold the ru...
23/10/2025

The Safety Excellence Award - Individual recognises those who make safety personal - leaders who not only uphold the rules but live by them, inspiring others to work smarter, safer, and with care.

Sponsored by HVP Plantations, let's see the finalists from our last category for 2025!

🌿Chandru Samy - OneFortyOne🌿
A respected leader in workplace health, safety, and risk, Chandru Samy has transformed the teams approach from compliance-based to culture-driven, embedding behavioural safety, wellbeing initiatives, and innovation across the business.

🌿Emma Beer - Van Schaik's Bio Gro 🌿
Emma Beer has redefined company safety and wellbeing culture through programs like the Back-to-Basics campaign and mental health partnerships, aligning people, compliance, and care to create safer, more connected workplaces across multiple sites.

🌿John Telley - Reid Logging 🌿
Known for his exceptional vigilance and initiative, John Telley has set a company benchmark for proactive hazard reporting, practical innovation, and community safety, embodying what it means to lead by example in forestry operations.

🌿Matthew Stockwell - Van Schaik's Bio Gro 🌿
A driving force behind Bio Gro’s safety excellence, Matthew Stockwell combines technical expertise with calm, approachable leadership to improve compliance, training, and everyday safety awareness across the organisation.

🌿Steve Allen — OneFortyOne🌿
A transformative safety leader with more than 40 years in the timber industry, Steve Allen has built one of Australia’s strongest safety cultures through innovation, mentorship, and systems that have dramatically reduced incidents across the sector.

🌿Peter van den Hoogen - LV Dohnt & Company🌿
Peter van den Hoogen has become a respected mentor and safety advocate whose training, leadership, and commitment to inclusivity have shaped generations of safer forestry professionals

🌿Kevin Gritton - Merrett Logging🌿
As WHS Coordinator, Kevin Gritton has built a proactive, people-first safety culture through leadership, innovation, and mentoring, ensuring safety is understood, valued, and lived at every level of the business.

Like we said…this is our biggest finalist category for the 2025 GTTIA! Congratulations to all of these finalists!
22/10/2025

Like we said…this is our biggest finalist category for the 2025 GTTIA! Congratulations to all of these finalists!

The future of our industry lies in the hands of those who are learning, growing, and shaping their careers today. The Tr...
22/10/2025

The future of our industry lies in the hands of those who are learning, growing, and shaping their careers today. The Trainee / Apprentice of the Year Award recognises individuals who show exceptional commitment to their trade, a strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for forestry and its allied industries.

Thanks to Department of Primary Industries and Regions for supporting this award and the future workers of our industry.

This is our biggest finalist category so check out the comments for our finalists summary!

The future of our industry lies in the hands of those who are learning, growing, and shaping their careers today. The Tr...
22/10/2025

The future of our industry lies in the hands of those who are learning, growing, and shaping their careers today. The Trainee / Apprentice of the Year Award recognises individuals who show exceptional commitment to their trade, a strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for forestry and its allied industries.

Thanks to Department of Primary Industries and Regions for supporting this award and the future workers of our industry.

🌲Katelyn Bowering — OneFortyOne🌲
A standout second-year electrical apprentice, Katelyn Bowering is breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field, demonstrating exceptional technical skill, leadership, and commitment to inspiring other young women to pursue trades
🌲Eliza Withall - AKD 🌲
As Fibre Supply Scheduler, Eliza Withall has excelled in managing complex woodflows while pursuing tertiary forestry studies, showcasing initiative, innovation, and strong leadership across AKD’s operations.

🌲Emily Thompson - Van Schaik's Bio Gro 🌲
Rising from trainee to Business Partner, Emily Thompson has championed workplace wellbeing, safety, and gender equity initiatives while mentoring others and driving positive cultural change across Bio Gro’s South Australian operations.

🌲Georgina Macklin - Australian Bluegum Plantations🌲
A passionate and driven Trainee Harvesting Supervisor, Georgina Macklin has shown remarkable initiative, leadership, and advocacy for women in forestry, playing a key role in shaping ABP’s inclusive industry future.

🌲Hayley Grigg- Bio Gro 🌲
An emerging leader in agricultural sustainability, Hayley Grigg blends science and innovation to develop sustainable soil solutions, mentor young professionals, and champion women in STEM across the region.

🌲 Isaac Veron - LV Dohnt & Company 🌲
Recognised for his outstanding work ethic and safety leadership, Isaac Veron is an award-winning apprentice mechanic whose innovation, teamwork, and maturity beyond his years make him a role model for others.

🌲Jaydon Pendrey — Komatsu Forest🌲
Now a confident third-year apprentice, Jaydon Pendrey has transformed from a shy school leaver into a high-achieving technician with a strong grasp of safety, modern machinery, and continuous learning.

🌲Lachlan Marcus — LV Dohnt & Company🌲
A respected leader completing his Arboriculture apprenticeship, Lachlan Marcus exemplifies dedication to safety, mentorship, and operational excellence through more than 15 years of service in forestry and transport.

🌲 Matthew Todd — G & C Forestry 🌲
An enthusiastic and skilled heavy diesel apprentice, Matthew Todd leads by example with his strong safety focus, willingness to mentor others, and upbeat attitude that lifts the whole team.

🌲Jed Haines - Timberlink🌲
A dedicated wood machinist apprentice, Jed Haines demonstrates a strong commitment to learning his specialised trade and contributes positively to his team with a humble, team-focused attitude.

Safety is at the heart of every successful operation — and for smaller teams, it often takes innovation, teamwork, and d...
21/10/2025

Safety is at the heart of every successful operation — and for smaller teams, it often takes innovation, teamwork, and dedication to achieve the same high standards as larger organisations.

The Safety Excellence Award (under 30 staff) proudly sponsored by One Forty One recognises businesses that go above and beyond to keep their people safe, embed strong safety cultures, and find smarter, more effective ways to protect both workers and the wider community.

⭐Hazelwood Forestry⭐
Hazelwood Forestry has redefined safety leadership through real-time hazard systems, koala-spotting technology, and a proactive safety culture that blends innovation, environmental care, and staff development into every operation

⭐DTE Consultants⭐
DTE Consultants has transformed local workplace safety response across the Green Triangle, delivering rapid, practical incident testing, accessible training, and tailored safety systems that keep businesses compliant and communities protected

⭐ArborRowe⭐
Through 24-hour coverage, strict compliance, and exceptional communication, ArborRowe has set a benchmark for traffic management safety, ensuring forestry operations run smoothly while safeguarding workers, the public, and surrounding communities

It's time to say a big congratulations to the finalists of the Environment & Sustainability award - proudly sponsored by...
20/10/2025

It's time to say a big congratulations to the finalists of the Environment & Sustainability award - proudly sponsored by the team at , a long standing supporter of the GTTIA.

🌿Nathan Thompson - Van Schaik's Bio Gro🌿
With over 30 years of service, Nathan Thompson has driven Bio Gro’s innovation in sustainable forestry by transforming timber by-products into high-value organics, leading safety and efficiency initiatives, and strengthening industry partnerships across the Green Triangle.

🌿Tara Bonney - Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation🌿
Through her leadership in the Hood’s Drift restoration project and broader cultural-heritage collaborations, Tara Bonney has bridged Indigenous ecological knowledge with modern forestry practices, setting a new benchmark for environmental restoration and cultural partnership across the Green Triangle region.

🌿Matthew Goetze - Van Schaik's Bio Gro🌿
A cornerstone of Bio Gro’s quality and sustainability programs, Matthew Goetze brings over 25 years of leadership, innovation, and mentorship to advancing product integrity, environmental standards, and a positive, safety-driven workplace culture.

Congratulations to you all.

The Sawmilling & Processing Excellence Award celebrates those individuals who consistently go above and beyond - a huge ...
19/10/2025

The Sawmilling & Processing Excellence Award celebrates those individuals who consistently go above and beyond - a huge congratulations to the below finalists and thank you for supporting this important award.

🪵Carl Hille — Timberlink Australia | New Zealand🪵
A respected industry professional, Carl Hille has played a pivotal role in commissioning Timberlink’s NeXTimber CLT/GLT facility, setting new national standards for product quality, innovation, and safety in advanced timber manufacturing

🪵Andrew Hoath — OneFortyOne🪵
With more than 40 years of service, Andrew Hoath has driven safety and maintenance excellence at Jubilee Sawmill, mentoring countless staff, strengthening emergency preparedness, and leading by example both at work and in the wider Mount Gambier community

🪵Jason Rice — AAM Timber🪵
A highly skilled and innovative Automation and Controls Manager, Jason Rice has set new safety and efficiency benchmarks through his technical leadership, mentorship, and data-driven approach, delivering major process improvements and fostering a collaborative workplace culture

🪵Peter Mansell — Timberlink Australia | New Zealand 🪵
With over four decades at Timberlink, Peter Mansell has revolutionised saw performance through innovation and craftsmanship, leading the next generation of saw doctors while achieving a 50% reduction in saw slash and doubling machine run time efficiency

🪵Edwina Vulcz — Warrnambool Timber Industries🪵
Through visionary leadership, Edwina Vulcz has transformed WTI into a national leader in sustainable hardwood innovation, pioneering Australia’s first structural GLT from plantation bluegum and redefining safety, training, and opportunity across the regional timber industry

🪵Zach Westwick — Timberlink Australia | New Zealand🪵
A forward-thinking Production Manager, Zach Westwick has enhanced safety, efficiency, and leadership culture at Timberlink through structured systems, mentorship, and a calm, people-first approach that drives operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Congratulations once again to these finalists.

⭐ Comedian & M.C Announcement ⭐Who's ready for a night full of laughter and entertainment? We are excited to share that...
17/10/2025

⭐ Comedian & M.C Announcement ⭐

Who's ready for a night full of laughter and entertainment? We are excited to share that 2025 comedian and M.C is none other than the legendary Pete Helliar.

If you haven't secured your ticket - it's not too late. Visit our website or email [email protected] to book today!

Thanks to the Green Triangle Forest Contractors Group for your sponsorship once again this year.. Fennell Forestry Moreland Holdings Merrett Logging L.V. Dohnt & Company Pty Ltd

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