NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2025
GREEN TRIANGLE INDUSTRY AWARDS

The 2025 Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards (GTTIA) Nominations Launch was held last Friday night in Portland, marking the official opening of nominations for this year’s much anticipated awards. The event brought together industry leaders, government representatives, local businesses, and sponsors to celebrate excellence within the timber sector and to unveil the new online nominations portal, designed to make the process easier and more accessible than ever before.

The evening was proudly sponsored by Porthaul and featured an impressive lineup of guests and speakers, including:
• The Hon. Dan Tehan MP, Member for Wannon
• Ms. Jacinta Ermacora, Local Member for Western Victoria
• Tim Woods, Industry Analyst from IndustryEdge
• Edwina Vultz, Warnambool Timber Industries

Opening of nominations and new online portal

GTTIA Chair, Adrian Flowers, officially opened the night, announcing the commencement of nominations for the 2025 awards. He highlighted the importance of recognising and celebrating those within the industry who are driving innovation, safety, sustainability, and leadership.

A key feature of this year’s launch was the unveiling of the new online nominations platform, developed in response to industry feedback and designed to make nominating simpler, faster, and more user-friendly.

The key features of the new online nominations portal include: an independent industry mentor for each award category, save and resume function, no word limits, unlimited attachments, an extended nomination period, and the platform is now easier, mobile-friendly and intuitive.

Industry insights and key takeaways from guest speakers

Attendees heard from The Hon. Dan Tehan MP and Ms. Jacinta Ermacora, Member for Western Victoria, both of whom reinforced the timber industry’s vital role in the region’s economy, employment, and sustainable development.
A major highlight of the night was the conversation with Tim Woods and Edwina Vultz, who shared the remarkable journey behind their locally produced Glulam product, showcasing how innovative, high-quality timber solutions can transform both commercial and domestic markets. Their story was a powerful reminder that when the right people come together with a shared vision, the possibilities are endless.

A call to nominate: recognising industry excellence

As the night wrapped up, Adrian Flowers urged all attendees to consider those in their workplaces who stand out as leaders, innovators, and role models.

“These awards exist to celebrate the people in our businesses who are achieving great things, driving change, and inspiring those around them. We all know someone in this industry we look up to—that’s the person who needs to be nominated for the 2025 awards. It’s time to shine a spotlight on the exceptional talent that makes the timber industry what it is today.”

Nominations are now officially open, and all industry members are encouraged to take advantage of the new, improved online platform to submit their entries by clicking here. For submission guidelines, click here.