In conjunction with the former Ryde School of Horticulure Student fund, The Austrlian Institute of Horticulture is organising a NSW state competition to inspire and acknowledge the talents of young horticulturists who are about to graduate or have recently graduated (in the previous two years) from the TAFE system. Entires close on the 31st August 2010. For further details please go to www.aih.org.au
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PRESS RELEASE AILDM National Design Awards for 2010 presented at Annual Dinner (16 August 2010) The Australian Institute of Landscape Designers and Managers (AILDM) held its gala dinner on Saturday night, 14 August 2010. The winners of the awards for each category were presented to their highly deserving winners, as well as those ‘highly commended’ and the most prestigious of all, the ‘Allan Correy Award for Excellence’. Tim Entwisle was our brilliant Master of Ceremonies and AILDM’s Patron, Allan Correy, enthralled us with part two of the story of his fascinating life, from the UK to the US as a student of Landscape Architecture (delivered by AILDM President Adrian Swain). Even to be accepted as a nominee for the AILDM Design Awards requires a huge amount of hard work, inspiration, knowledge and dedication. It is an outstanding achievement then to be recognised for excellence in one’s field- and know that both peers and the industry acknowledge it. Congratulations to all the entrants, to those highly commended, and to the winners! In the Spring issue of Landscape Outlook, AILDM’s official journal, we will showcase the winning designs – so don’t miss it! The winners are: Allan Correy Award for Excellence Allan Correy Student Award Residential under $40,000 Highly Commended: Residential $40,000-$100,000 Highly Commended: Residential $100,000 + Highly Commended: Commercial/Institutional/Public Space Plantscape Design Environmental Landscape Management Recent Graduate Design Green Rooms Gardens and Landscapes (Kingsford, Sydney) Green Rooms Gardens and Landscapes are a progressive team driven by a love of high end design and a desire to create environmentally sound outdoor living spaces. An opening has arisen for a skilled and motivated individual to join the team as a Senior Designer. The successful applicant will have
If you would like to be considered for this position, please visit our website www.greenrooms.com.au and send resumes to hanna@greenrooms.com.au RMIT University is undertaking research to identify the capabilities employers require in graduates. If you recruit graduates either through graduate specific programs or through general recruitment processes we want to hear from you. We want to know your thoughts about the general knowledge, skills and attributes of graduates from all disciplines. This is one step RMIT is taking to better address your needs in recruiting graduates. Information collected will be used to guide the development of a small number of focus groups to be held in Melbourne. A report will be prepared, based on the information collated from the survey and the focus groups, that will outline the graduate capabilities sought by employers across a range of key sectors and their links to Education for Sustainability. The report will be used to inform our teaching programs. The survey can be completed on line at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XXBP2V8 and is completely confidential. Deadline for submissions is 27th August. We would therefore appreciate it if you could share your experiences associated with managing and working with graduates within your organisation. If you have any questions about the survey and research work, please get in contact with Teresa Day, Research Assistant, RMIT University on teresa.day@rmit.edu.au Eco Outdoor (Brookvale NSW) Eco Outdoor, a market leader in external flooring & walling solutions, is looking to fill a sales position based in our Brookvale showroom which involves supporting our business development team as well as driving sales within the showroom. To join our young and dynamic team will have proven experience and results in a sales role, a proactive “can do “ attitude, a desire to be and play a part in a close knit team, with a natural interest for design & architecture. For more details visit our website at www.ecooutdoor.com.au or send resumes to jen@ecooutdoor.com.au
When: 25 August from 9 am – 6 pm and 26 August 9 am – 4 pm
SYDNEY (July 19, 2010) – The Australian Institute of Landscape Designers and Managers (AILDM) is holding its prestigious AILDM Annual Dinner & Design Awards Presentations for 2010 on Saturday 14 August 2010. The details are below. This is a once-a-year opportunity to converge as an industry group for an inspiring evening with renowned industry leaders and talented designers. It celebrates the highest calibre of design produced by members across the country – showcasing the very best of those gardens and landscapes. Dr Tim Entwisle, esteemed Executive Director of the Botanic Gardens Trust Sydney and Honorary Fellow of AILDM, will be the host of proceedings for the evening. AILDM takes pleasure in announcing the 2010 National Design Awards finalists:
From the category winners, the judges then select the outstanding design to receive the Allan Correy Award for Design Excellence. Allan is a respected ‘elder statesman’ of landscape architecture in Australia and AILDM’s revered patron. AILDM is regarded as the best place to find qualified landscape designers who work with you to design site specific, environmentally sensitive and beautiful gardens and landscapes. Contact: Details:
Thursday 12 August Parliament House, Macquarie St., Sydney Morning Session 9 am – 12.30 pm Afternoon Session 1.30 pm -4.00 pm Discover the Plant Hunters! Hear from modern-day plant hunters and collectors as they share their experiences and adventures with the Friends of The Gardens in a one-day seminar at Parliament House, Sydney. David Howard, horticulturist and former gardener to royalty, returns from the UK and joins with Royal Botanic Gardens’ scientists, Phil Spence and Peter Weston, and camellia expert Bob Cherry of Paradise Plants to impart stories of amazing expeditions and incredible discoveries Dr Peter Valder, author and plant collector, will be MC for the day Morning Session
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Proudly sponsored by Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Cost: One session only – Friends $52, Non-members $65 All day – Friends $88, Non-members $110 Morning and afternoon teas will be provided Bookings are essential For more information and bookings contact the Friends of The Gardens on 02 9231 8182, or friends@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au The Friends of The Gardens Sydney is a non profit Society established to encourage the use and enjoyment of the Gardens by involving the community in scientific, educational, historical, cultural and recreational activities. The Friends promotes, supports and contributes to the development of the Gardens and members receive a generous range of benefits. www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/friends Peter Walker FASLA, is an internationally renowned leader in our profession with over 50 years of experience in practice and teaching. He is one of the most awarded Landscape Architects in practice today. He is Senior Partner with his firm PWP which is working on a range of major projects both in Australia and internationally. Date |
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Everyone who is connected to the Landscape Design, Construction and Management in the horticultural industry should seriously consider taking time out to attend Green Expo Sydney in August.