THE GEORGIA TREE COUNCIL PRESENTS ANNUAL GEORGIA URBAN FORESTRY AWARDS
City of Rome Receives Excellence in Urban Forestry Award - 2nd year in a row!

The Georgia Tree Council, a nonprofit organization with the mission of sustaining Georgia’s green legacy by partnering with individuals, organizations, and communities in raising awareness toward improving and maintaining Georgia's community forests, presented its 2025 Excellence in Urban Forestry Awards Program on November 5, 2025 at the Old Macon Mall during the Georgia Tree Conference, in partnership with the Georgia Arborist Association. This annual awards program honors individuals and organizations for their outstanding work in protecting and enhancing our community forests. Each award recipient received a handmade wooden bowl made from a native Georgia tree by the late artist Tom Canada.

We’re proud to announce that the City of Rome has been honored with the Outstanding Community Award by the Georgia Tree Council at the 2025 Excellence in Urban Forestry Awards!

This award recognizes Rome’s ongoing commitment to protecting, maintaining, and celebrating our community forests. From tree planting and preservation efforts to education and long-term planning, this achievement reflects the hard work of our city staff, partners, and residents who care deeply about keeping Rome green and thriving.

The Georgia Tree Council was founded in 1988 by a group of individuals who recognized the need for an organization to address urban forestry issues in Georgia. Today, GTC brings educational programs, leadership, and resources in maintaining healthy trees to towns and cities across the state. For more information on the Georgia Tree Council and its 2025 Awards Program, please call 470-905-8650 or visit www.gatreecouncil.org.