Each year the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) honors a distinct group of individuals who contribute time and energy into enhancing, protecting and serving Florida's nursery and landscape industry through the FNGLA Industry Awards Program.
FNGLA's Industry Awards Program acknowledges both FNGLA and industry service, with varying criteria for each award. Nominations are accepted from the industry-at-large and winners are selected by a committee of industry peers. The Wendell E. Butler Award and the FNGLA Hall of Fame are recognized as the most prestigious awards given by FNGLA. The Wendell E. Butler Award is given for service to FNGLA and the FNGLA Hall of Fame Award is a lifetime achievement award.
Winners of all awards will be recognized at the FNGLA Annual Convention, June 25, 2011 at the LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort in Naples.
Winners include:
OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR
Dr. Michael Orfanedes
Broward County Extension - South
Davie
FRIEND OF THE INDUSTRY
Dr. Terril Nell
University of Florida / Environmental Horticulture
Gainesville
FARM CREDIT/FNGLA YOUNG NURSERY PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Jennifer Parrish, FCHP
Farm Credit of Central Florida
Apopka
WENDELL E. BUTLER AWARD
Sylvia Gordon
Landscape by Sylvia Gordon
Miami
FNGLA HALL OF FAME
Jim Knox
Knox Nursery
Windermere
Joseph Shaw
Shaw Nursery & Landscape Co.
Miami
See the entire list here.
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