Awards

Each year, WSNLA members nominate their peers for demonstrating leadership throughout the industry.

Supplier of the Year
Criterion: Hardgood or non-plant supplier who has shown an above average support of the Association, the industry and the members. The award is to the person, not the company. 2009 Recipient: Bill Yeager, Association Benefits Corp. 

Educator of the Year
Criterion: Given for meritorious service in any "education" function serving the industry. Has been awarded to Cooperative Extension personnel, due to the strong education mission of that organization and its staff.  2009 Recipient: Dr. Rita Hummel, WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center.

Environmental Excellence Award
Criterion: This award goes to a person or company that significantly improved, protected or repaired the environment through the use of plants and proper horticultural practices." The award can be given to a person or firm within or outside of the nursery and landscape industry.  2009 Recipient: Neil Burkhardt, CPH, McComb Gardens, Sequim.

Young Member of the Year
Criterion: Given to a member under 40 years of age who has rendered outstanding service to the WSNLA and the industry during the year just past.  2009 Recipient: Breanne Chavez, WSNLA Communications & Promotions Director  

Ray Swanson "Member of the Year" Award
Criterion: In the tradition of Ray Swanson, given to a member who has rendered outstanding service to the WSNLA and the industry during the year just past.  2009 Recipient: Cyle Eldred, Northwest Flower & Garden Show 

Jerry Rosso "Involvement" Award
Criterion: In the tradition of Jerry Rosso, given to a member who has demonstrated consistent commitment and involvement over the long term.  2009 Recipient: Bill Collins, WSNLA Seattle Chapter President 

Bruce Briggs "Legislative Leadership" Award
Criterion: In the tradition of Bruce Briggs, given to a member who has shown leadership in supporting and actively … in the legislative arena.  2009 Recipient: Megan Pullkinen, CPH, Megan Pullkinen Landscape Design, Bremerton 

Honorary Lifetime Member
Criterion: Goes to an individual who, having been an active member, performed some outstanding service to the field of horticulture or in the interest of the industry. 2009 Recipient: Steve McGonigal & Rick Wright

Pacific Coast Magazine "Outstanding Member"
Criterion: Given to a member who has demonstrated exemplary service to the WSNLA and the industry on an ongoing basis. 2009 Recipient: Barry Rodda, Rodda and Sons Inc., Renton.

President's Award
Criterion: This award is given by the WSNLA president to a member of their choosing.
2009 Recipient: Jeanne McNeil, CPH, WSNLA Executive Director 

To submit a nomination contact WSNLA at (800) 672-7711 or info@wsnla.org.