American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA)

1999 ASCA Certificate of Appreciation presented to Russell Peters on October 1, 1999, for serving on the ASCA Document Review Committee.

Comanche Nation

2018 Flag Presentation, Steve Houser. Over 70 Comanche Nation Elders and officials gathered to formally recognize a Comanche Marker Tree near Holliday, Texas. A marker tree is one that was used or altered by the Comanche over 150 years ago, a subject Steve researched for over 24 years and wrote a book about entitled, Comanche Marker Trees of Texas. Steve was deeply honored when the Comanche Nation officials presented him with a Comanche Nation flag at the event.

Dallas Morning News

2002 Dallas Morning News awarded the Golden Pen Award to Bill Seaman (retired) for a Letter to the Editor he wrote that was published in the newspaper on August 26, 2002. Bill's letter was chosen for its clarity and writing style.

International Society of Arboriculture Texas Chapter, Texas Forest Service, and Texas Urban Forestry Council

To be recognized by your peers within an industry is one of the greatest honors bestowed on an arborist or tree climber. The primary industry association for all arborists and tree climbers in the State of Texas is the International Society of Arboriculture's Texas Chapter (ISAT).

The highest honor provided by ISAT for an arborist is to be named as the "Arborist of the Year" for many years of volunteer and financial support as well as dedication to our industry. In particular, the "Arborist of the Year" and "Texas Community Forestry Award, Arboricultural Project" awards are also provided by the Texas Forest Service, and the Texas Urban Forestry Council.

Company arborists previously named as Arborist of the Year include: Russell Peters (2005), Steve Houser (2011), and Kevin Bassett, who won the award two different years, (1994, 2016)!

Our company arborist previously presented with the Texas Community Forestry Award, Arboricultural Project on two separate occasions is Kevin Basset, (2000, 2005)!

Awards provided by the ISAT to our arborists include:

• 2016 Arborist of the Year, presented for the second time to Kevin Bassett. The highest honor provided by ISAT for an arborist is to be named as the "Arborist of the Year" for many years of volunteer and financial support, as well as dedication to our industry. This award is also provided by the Texas Forest Service and the Texas Urban Forestry Council.
• 2011 Gold Leaf Landscape Beautification Award, Steve Houser and the City of Dallas. The award was in recognition of the Dallas Mavericks "Trees for Threes" tree-planting efforts, which were developed by Steve and Mavs staff to plant larger trees in parks and schools. The trees are inspected, fertilized, and insect/disease problems managed for three years by Arborilogical as a pro bono way to support the future sustainability of the trees planted.         
• 2008 Texas Chapter Jamboree 25th Anniversary Tree Climbing Championship Award of Appreciation presented to Kevin Bassett in Fort Worth, Texas "In appreciation for many years of technical support and godfathering." Kevin has devoted countless hours of volunteer service over many years to the planning and on-site management of this event.
• 2007 Gold Leaf Award of Excellence, Steve Houser and the City of Dallas. The award was for an Arbor Day celebration planned and executed by Steve and Urban Forester, Walter Passmore, which included planting over 100 trees along Katy Trail and 20 trees in Reverchon Park. The event featured Mayor Laura Millers "Tree Climbing Challenge," which included other mayors from around the area competing against each other in tree climbing, tree planting and breaking a tree-shaped piñata. Media coverage was extensive and the event helped to educate the public about the many benefits of trees.      
• 2006 Award of Appreciation, Steve Houser. The award was related to many years of volunteer expertise and training provided, as well as financial support for the Texas Tree Climbing Competition. "In appreciation for many years of technical support and Godfathering."
• 2005 Arborist of the Year, Russell Peters. The highest honor provided by ISAT for an arborist is to be named as the "Arborist of the Year" for many years of volunteer and financial support as well as dedication to our industry. This award is also provided by the Texas Forest Service and the Texas Urban Forestry Council.
• 2005 Texas Community Forestry Award, Arboricultural Project, presented for the second time to Kevin Bassett. Fort Davis is a historic location in west Texas that contained a number of very large and very old Cottonwood trees that were in disrepair and in need of a good consulting arborist. As a result, Kevin along with an Austin arborist Patrick Wentworth provided a management plant to help restore their health and reduce the potential hazard some of them posed to the public.
• 2001 Arborist of the Year, Steve Houser. The highest honor provided by ISAT for an arborist is to be named as the "Arborist of the Year" for many years of volunteer and financial support as well as dedication to our industry. This award is also provided by the Texas Forest Service and the Texas Urban Forestry Council. 
• 2001 Steve Houser Award of Excellence (also known as the "Houser Cup") tradition was established. During the annual state forestry conference, Steve Houser was called to the stage to receive the Arborist of the Year award and an award of merit. As he was leaving the stage, he was called back and it was announced that from that point forward, the state champion tree climber for the year would receive the Steve Houser Award of Excellence in the form of the "Houser Cup". 
• 2001 Award of Merit, Steve Houser. "In appreciation for his continuing commitment and inestimable contribution to the ISA Texas Chapter Tree Climbing Championship".
• 2000 Texas Community Forestry Award, Arboricultural Project, Kevin Bassett. Dealy Plaza, in downtown Dallas, contains some of the most historic trees in our area due to the past history on the site. However, the trees were in disrepair due to a shortage of funds in the park department. As a result, Kevin and other company arborists planned a workday to clean up the trees and solicited the help of local tree care companies and several other tree companies from Austin and San Antonio to provide the needed care.
• 1998 Tree Preservation Award, Steve Houser. The award was for efforts to preserve 80 large old trees scheduled for removal due to the expansion of a local hospital. Advocacy for the trees led to a battle and the formation of the Dallas Historic Tree Coalition, which is now the Texas Historic Tree Coalition.
• 1997 Leadership Award, Kevin Bassett. The award was provided for serving as the ISAT President from 1996-1997. "In recognition for his excellent leadership and service to the professional arborists of Texas".
• 1995 Leadership Award, Russell Peters. The award was provided for serving as the ISAT President from 1994-1995. "In recognition for his excellent leadership and service to the professional arborists of Texas".
• 1994 Arborist of the Year, Kevin Bassett. The highest honor provided by ISAT for an arborist is to be named as the "Arborist of the Year" for many years of volunteer and financial support as well as dedication to our industry. This award is also provided by the Texas Forest Service and the Texas Urban Forestry Council.

National Arbor Day Foundation

1996 National Arbor Day Foundation, Arbor Day Award, Steve Houser and the Dallas Historic Tree Coalition. To the best of our knowledge, it is the only National Arbor Day Award provided for a tree preservation project. Efforts to preserve trees scheduled for removal by a local hospital created the first of its kind battle over trees in the region. These trees were saved due to the public outcry and the formation provided to them by the Dallas Historic Tree Coalition, which is now the Texas Historic Tree Coalition.

The State of Texas, House of Representatives

2008 The State of Texas House of Representatives passed a resolution recognizing Steve Houser for volunteer efforts as an advisor for Vision North Texas (planning our future regional growth), founding member of the Dallas Historic Tree Coalition and the Texas Tree Trails, Chair for the City of Dallas Urban Forest Advisory Committee, Certified Texas Master Gardener, and as a Certified Master Naturalist. The resolution was signed by the Honorable Allen Vaught, State Representative, District 107.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

2014 Horticulture Award, Steve Houser. "In appreciation of support to horticulture programs, Collin County Extension Service recognizes Steve Houser, Arborilogical Services". The award was for many years of training and education for the Collin County Master Gardener program, as well as the Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist program.

Texas Master Gardener Association and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

2023 On July 22, 2023, the Dallas County Master Gardener Association presented Steve Houser with "Making A Difference Award" in recognition of his outstanding dedication and performance as a Master Gardener. 

2021 The Texas Master Gardener Association in cooperation with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service announced Tuesday, May 18, 
2021, at the Search for Excellence Awards Program held during the annual Texas Master Gardener Conference that Steve Houser was recognized on a statewide level as Master Gardener of the Year! In the nomination penned by the Dallas County Master Gardener Association, the association stated how fortunate they are to have Steve be a part of their program, going on to describe him as one of Dr. Seuss's most beloved heroes, the Lorax, who says, "I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees." Read more of what the Dallas County Master Gardener Association wrote in their nomination of Steve for this prestigious award!

Trinity Blacklands Urban Forestry Council

2002 Trinity Blacklands Urban Forestry Council Award Plaque presented to Russell Peters for your service as President of the Trinity Blacklands Urban Forestry Council 2002. 

2001 Trinity Blacklands Urban Forestry Council Certificate of Appreciation presented to Russell Peters once again on December 14, 2001 for your service in urban forestry as Vice President of the Trinity Blacklands Urban Forestry Council 2001.

2000 Trinity Blacklands Urban Forestry Council Certificate of Appreciation presented to Russell Peters on December 14, 2000 for your service in urban forestry as the Director of the Trinity Blacklands Urban Forestry Council 2000.

1998 Trinity Blacklands Urban Forestry Council Certificate of Appreciation presented to Russell Peters on March 11, 1998 for your service in urban forestry as Board Member of the Trinity Blacklands Urban Forestry Council.

United States President's Office

2018 United States, President's Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Steve Houser for 4,000 hours of volunteer service as a Certified Texas Master Gardener with the Dallas County Master Gardener Program working as an educator, teacher, and public speaker. "With grateful recognition, the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Office of the President of the United States honors Steve Houser with the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for their lifelong commitment to building a stronger nation through volunteer service." The award was signed by President Donald Trump and a letter of appreciation was provided.

2008 United States, President's Call to Service Award presented to Steve Houser for 5,000 hours of volunteer service as a Certified Texas Master Naturalist with the North Texas Chapter working as an educator, teacher, and public speaker. The Presidents Call to Service Award was provided by the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. "In recognition and appreciation of your commitment to strengthening our nation and for making a difference through volunteer service." The award was signed by President George Bush and a letter of appreciation was provided by him as well as a letter for the Corporation for National Community Service and USA Freedom Corps.

Company Awards and Honors to Employees

Barbara Houser Award of Excellence

The Barbara Houser Award of Excellence is named after our owner's mother, Barbara Houser, our first full-time staff member. It is the highest honor we can provide to our staff and it is only awarded to a very select few that have a very long company service record.

Mrs. Houser established many of the standards and policies that we still follow today. She was a real trooper with a positive attitude and a personality that our clients truly enjoyed. After she retired, it was fitting to name an award after her to recognize those who are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service.

The Barbara Houser Award of Excellence has previously been awarded to recipients including Kevin Bassett, Onecimo Carlos, and Salvadore Martinez. The inscription on the award reads: "To recognize years of steadfast devotion, absolute loyalty, and unquestionable commitment to the success of Arborilogical Services^®."  

Dedicated Years of Service

The Years of Service Award is provided in five-year increments and we are very fortunate to have so many long-term staff who are committed to our clients, their trees, and our company.

• Over forty years of outstanding service: Kevin Bassett and Steve Houser
• Over thirty-five years of outstanding service: Onecimo Carlos and Salvadore Martinez
• Over twenty years of service: Russell Peters, Martin Carlos, Jose Navarro, and Gustavo Salmeron
• Over fifteen years of outstanding service: Bill Seaman (retired), Sarah Sours, Damond Compton, Javier Aviles, Balvino Carlos, Maximiliano Carlos (retired), Ulises Hernandez, David Ruiz, Miguel Pastenes, Nicanor Buitron, Keith Moody, Lisa Pennington, Chris Brewer, Ben Thomas, Jose Luis Palacios, and RuthAnn Jackson
• Over ten years of outstanding service: Vicente Molina, Vicente Navarro, Leobardo Blanca, Kirbie Houser-Pastenes, 
• Over five years of outstanding service: Creed Houser, Carlos Hernandez, and Arturo Ibarra

Awards and Honors to Employees from Other Entities

Texas Tree Climbing Competition

2021 Texas Tree Climbing Competition Presidential Award of Merit was presented to Kirbie Houser-Pastenas at the 2021 Texas Tree Conference Award Luncheon held September 30, 2021. Kirbie was recognized for her continuous and outstanding service to Texas Chapter ISA and for tirelessly promoting the practice of professional arboriculture and urban forestry in Texas.

2013 Texas Tree Climbing Competition Outstanding Volunteer Medal awarded to Kirbie Houser-Pastenes for her time and talents volunteering prior to, during, and after the event to ensure its success.

Awards and Honors to the Company

Angie's List - Super Service Award

Arborilogical Services, Inc. was honored to receive the Angie's List 2007 and 2008 "Super Service" Award for "achieving and maintaining a superior service rating."     

Best Pick Reports

Arborilogical Services, Inc. received the prestigious Dallas 2011 "Best Pick" Award from the Best Pick Reports organization. We were honored to receive the award because it is based on their research and input from over 100 clients.  

City of Royce City

GreenWorks! Certificate of Appreciation presented to Arborilogical Services^® on September 5, 1996 in recognition of their outstanding performance on behalf of GreenWorks!, the environmental education and community action program of The United States Junior Chamber of Commerce and Project Learning Tree.

Collin County Agrilife Extension Service - Collin County Master Gardeners

The Collin County AgriLife Extension Service in conjunction with the Collin County Master Gardener Program presented the 2014 Horticulture Award to Arborilogical Services, Inc. and our owner. The award was "in appreciation of support to horticulture programs." Our owner served on the Collin County Horticultural Committee for almost ten years at the time and works to educate Master Gardeners around the region.      

North Texas Corporate Recycling Association and the City of Dallas

In 2008, Arborilogical Services, Inc. won the prestigious "Comprehensive Recycling Program" Award from the City of Dallas and the North Texas Corporate Recycling Association. The award relates to the commitment to recycling for as long as we have been in business. All of our wood byproducts as well as office and shop-related materials are recycled. The award category was for corporations under 100 employees.