Student Submission window closes As the Student Submission window closes, the BALI Chalk fund Student of the Year team will begin to review the nominations from BALI student colleges for this academic year. With the increased promotional activity across digital, PR and marketing platforms, entrant numbers have risen by 125%. The next stage From Friday […]
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BALI Chalk Fund gathering momentum in 2025 The BALI Chalk Fund was set up in 1975 in memory of British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) founder member Geoffrey Chalk. Now in its 50th year, the fund continues to rally for funding, focusing on skills development across the landscape industry. Fast approaching 50 Champion supporters, 2025
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Could this be YOUR year? The application window for this year’s Top Student of the Year Awards 2024/2025 opens on Monday 17 March 2025. Landscape, design, land-based and horticultural specialist college tutors will be receiving full details of how students can apply, the key dates and deadlines, useful links for online applications and further information.
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Landscaping labours pay off Combining his hands-on landscaping skills with the academic and technical learning, this year’s Student of the Year (Landscaping) 2024 is Berwick based newcomer Jacob Carter. This was the first time that the National Award has gone to a Scottish student. Receiving this coveted award, nominated by his Tutors at SRUC Oatridge
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Drive, Determination and Design Excellence Winning the Student of the Year Award for Garden Design in 2024, Charlie White demonstrated not only the determination and drive that helps a young person step up and stand out amongst college peers, but also how they can raise their profile and career prospects on a national platform. Charlie,
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Driving funds forward for the future of UK landscaping 2025 has seen an exponential and welcomed uplift in support for the Fund. Appointing Champions at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, the Chalk Fund’s Trustees have engaged with recognised landscape and horticultural commercial specialists Diane McCulloch and Lynn Hunter. These new collaborations will ensure advocates, donors
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The Bali Chalk Fund is thrilled to announce a generous £6,000 donation from Green-tech, following a series of fundraising efforts as part of Green-tech’s celebration of 30 years in business. This contribution is one of five donations to charities selected by Green-tech, which include Candlelighters, Shelter, Perennial, MacMillan, and the Bali Chalk Fund. Over the
DATE Tuesday 10th September 2024 EVENT Forum to improve industry & college collaboration Impact Developing skills for improved student outcomes Outcome Funding and support enrichment opportunities for Skills Training At this year’s GroundsFest (10th – 11th September at Stoneleigh Park
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Sparsholt 2023 Curriculum Leader for Horticulture Danielle Fancourt said “the Horticulture learners at Sparsholt College, wanted to say a huge thank you for the financial support received from the BALI Chalk Fund in 2022/23 which enabled the learners in both Year 1 and Year 2 of their Horticulture studies to gain valuable industry competence tickets
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Lucy Mitchell has been awarded Garden Design Student of the Year at Capel Manor College, Acting Head of Horticulture and Garden Design Sophie Guinness said: “Lucy is enthusiastic and very hard working, she will ‘go the extra mile’ and work beyond the curriculum to create exciting and interesting work. Her interpretation of the brief is
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