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2008 Certified Nursery Professional Student Scholarship National Winners

For the first time, the industry’s Certified Nursery Professional (CNP) program is offering two lucky horticultural students the chance of an expense paid trip to attend the Urban GreenScapes Symposium 2009 and the Nursery & Garden Industry National Conference and Exhibition to be held in Canberra 17-19 February 2009.

Proudly supported by Australian Horticulture magazine and Ramm Botanicals, this scholarship offers students an early understanding of the benefits of ongoing professional development. Some students may in fact already qualify as a CNP if they have been working and studying simultaneously.

The scholarship program aims to demonstrate to our future leaders the industry’s professionalism and allow students to explore all the potential career paths that are on offer. Further it provides inspiration to students and exposes them to the benefits of participation in a program such as CNP.

All education institutions are encouraged to nominate a student for consideration by Nursery & Garden Industry Australia’s panel of judges. The panel will identify a finalist for both regional and metropolitan areas in each State. From the State Finalists, two scholarships will be awarded in a regional and a metropolitan region.

Please Note – Not ALL Horticultural students are elgible for the CNP Scholarship. Those eligible need to be in their final year studying for a qualification in horticulture (Certificate III or above). The eligible qualification needs to specialise either in Retail Nursery, Production/Wholesale Nursery, Arboriculture, Parks & Gardens or be doing the general, non-specialised horticulture qualification.

To determine which category you are eligible to click here to see a table of RTOs or contact the CNP Coordinator on (02) 9876 5200.

Download your application forms here:

REGIONAL

METROPOLITAN

Australian Horticulture magazine is the country’s leading business-to-business publication for the national nursery garden and lifestyle horticulture industries. First published in 1903 and published every month, Australian Horticulture presents a mix of industry news from across the nation and the world for the benefit of garden professionals.

Australian Horticulture – Taking care of business

Ramm Botanicals is a leader in product development, high-scale tissue culture, and young plant production; and is especially well-known for their Kangaroo Paw varieties. With more than 20 percent of their business generated from the export market, they currently ship to the US, Canada,South Africa, Israel and parts of Europe. They are also looking to expand their cut-flower business into China, Africa and South America. As their principal export product, the Kangaroo Paw breeding program is the largest of its kind in the world. Ramm Botanicals is putting Australian natives on the world map!

*Note: The table is only to be used as a guide. Contact the CNP coordinator if you are unsure as to which category you fall into.

25 July 2008	Nominations open
19 September 2008	Nominations close
26 September 2008	Applications short listed for review by judging panel
31 October 2008	Judging Panel sits to determine State and National winners for each category
7 November 2008	Nominees advised of the status of their application. State and National Winners advised.
16 February 2009	National Winners attend Urban GreenScapes Symposium 2009 and National Conference & Exhibition
18 February 2009	National Winners presented at the industry’s Gala Dinner and Awards celebration.

National Winners

Due to the generous support of the scholarship sponsors Ramm Botanicals and Australian Horticulture magazine, National winners will enjoy an expense paid trip to attend the Urban GreenScapes Symposium 2009 and the Nursery & Garden Industry National Conference and Exhibition to be held in Canberra 17-19 February 2009.

Your prize will include*:

Return economy airfares
Airport transfers
Four nights accommodation at the Crown Plaza, Canberra
Full registration to attend both the Urban GreenScapes Symposium 2009 and the Nursery & Garden Industry National Conference and Exhibition

Information and support materials for educators

This webpage has been designed to provide you with the support materials you need to encourage nominations for this developing industry initiative.

The information poster for this program is available for download here This poster is designed for your notice board or to hand out to students during class. We have provided you with some promotional material however, if you require more resources, please do not hesitate to contact us.

If you require more information on Nursery & Garden Industry initiatives, please do not hesitate to contact Fiona Kelly, National Training and Recognition Manager on (02) 9876 5200

Further information

Nominations for this exciting opportunity close 19 September 2008.

For more information, contact the CNP coordinator on (02) 9876 5200 or via email at CNP@ngia.com.au

If you require more information on Nursery & Garden Industry initiatives, please do not hesitate to contact Fiona Kelly, National Training and Recognition Manager on (02) 9876 5200

Acknowledgements

This program is funded jointly by the Nursery Industry Levy and the Commonwealth Government via Horticulture Australia and is proudly supported by Australian Horticulture magazine and Ramm Botanicals.