NBPCA $5000 Native Bonsai AQcquisition Prize

[shibui]

I see no problem with changes to any bonsai. Many of my trees change over time. If I can see a better tree hiding in any of my bonsai I would not hesitate to make the changes.
Bonsai do change. Maybe even should change over time.

[Jow]

Entrants should consider how they will feel once their tree gets changed after the collection acquires it. The centenery juniper that was bought a few years ago now looks different to what was purchased.

That's the downside of the cash - your baby ends up looking different because whoever holds the scissors has a different idea of what a good bonsai looks like to you. If you are going to be upset, keep your treasure on your bench.

I always see myself as merely a custodian of my trees . Yes i've grown some , styled many and tried to keep them in a healthy state but when a tree moves on i'm no longer the carer . If the new owner decides to restyle it etc to there liking that's totally up to them as they are now the custodians. Many of my trees have been through several carers over time.

That's a nice way of looking at it Matt.

[melbrackstone]

Hear hear Matt. That's a great attitude.

[NBPCA]

Hi Everyone

For those people involved in clubs that may not have a copy of the flyer, I have attached one here.
Please pass on to your club's newsletter editor for inclusion in your next newsletter.
Two months left for submissions.

FINAL Native Acquisition Prize Flyer.jpg

Cheers
Leigh

[NBPCA]

Hi Everyone

Just a reminder to ensure your entries are received with confirmation by the deadline of 31st of this month.
Please also remember that entries are not limited to one per person.

Best of luck.
Leigh

[NBPCA]

Hi Everyone

Just over 2 weeks left to get your entries in.
Entries will be accepted up to midnight 31 July 2019.

Individuals may enter more than one suitable tree.

Incomplete entries will not be accepted.

Cheers
Leigh

[NBPCA]

Hi Everyone

Last couple of days now to get your submissions in.

Closing is midnight 31st July 2019.

Regards
Leigh

[Gerard]

Any news on this one?

[Paul W]

[NBPCA]

Hi Everyone

Our entire marketing team are unwell. We hope to have something for you very soon. Thanks for your patience.

Regards
Leigh

[Paul W]

OK thanks Leigh, some one out there must know though as wasn't the winner to be announced at the Gala Cocktail night on the 31st,so it looks like it must be announced thru the proper channels

[NBPCA]

Hi Everyone




Congratulations to Annalea Smith from Benalla, Victoria who has been awarded the 2019 Native Bonsai Acquisition Prize.

The winning bonsai, Agonis flexuosa, is native to south west Western Australia and will become a permanent exhibit at the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia.

Pictured below is the winning tree and Annalea being awarded the prize.

Thank you to all who entered, we are looking forward to having the winning tree on display for all of our visitors.

Regards
Leigh.

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annalea.jpg

[melbrackstone]

Huge congratulations to Annalea! What a fabulous tree!

[Ryceman3]

Looks like a very nice tree developed by a very humble, gracious and deserving winner.
It'll only add to the fantastic range of trees at the NBPCA ... winners all round!

Huge congratulations to Annalea! What a fabulous tree!

A great contest with a lovely sentiment mel... once again - well done.

[gnichols]

Looks like a very nice tree developed by a very humble, gracious and deserving winner.
It'll only add to the fantastic range of trees at the NBPCA ... winners all round!

Huge congratulations to Annalea! What a fabulous tree!

A great contest with a lovely sentiment mel... once again - well done.

I was sitting next to Annalea at the Cocktail night and it was great to see how much the award meant to her. Lovely lady.