The Arkansas Forestry Association awarded Tabitha Holloway with the 2024 President’s Award at the association’s annual meeting in Hot Springs Oct. 10. This recognition is given at the end of the association president’s term to someone they believe has done exceptional work during those two years.
Holloway, of White Hall, is a geographic information systems technician working for Central Arkansas Water. She previously worked for the Arkansas Department of Agriculture Forestry Division as a county forester, according to a news release.
With more than 10 years of experience in forestry, she is actively involved with numerous AFA committees and is an instructor for various forestry training opportunities.
She serves as the chair for the Arkansas Tree Farm Program and is actively engaged in the forestry community, including the Arkansas Women Owning Woodlands group, according to the release.
“As chairman of the Tree Farm Program, Tabatha took it upon herself, with the association’s appreciation, to take on a leadership role during a time of transition at the association,” said outgoing AFA President Tammy Waters.
“She scheduled inspector meetings, kept the Tree Farm database up to date and communicated with committee members on other tasks that had to be completed. Tabitha’s above and beyond dedication to the Tree Farm Program and the association absolutely embodies the qualities of an AFA President’s Award winner,” Waters said.
Organized in 1947, AFA is the only private, nonprofit organization representing the entire forestry community in Arkansas. More than 1,200 members join in AFA’s mission to advocate for the sustainable use and sound stewardship of Arkansas’ forests and related resources to benefit the state’s forestry community and all Arkansans, according to the release.