Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association

Award Programs

Friend of the Environment Award

The Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2008 Friend of the Environment Award. The program is intended to honor an MNLA-affiliated company or individual for outstanding environmental efforts. Recipients of this award will exhibit a personal or corporate commitment to environmental protection and enhancement, and demonstrated leadership on specific environmental issues in their field of work.

Eligibility

MNLA members are eligible to nominate themselves or an MNLA company or individual.

Deadline for Submission

October 1, 2007: Nomination and Letter of Support

Entry Requirements

Nominate an MNLA member or company for the 2008 MNLA Friend of the Environment Award. The award form must be submitted to the MNLA office by October 1, 2007 with your nominee's name and contact information along with the application requirements listed below.

The nomination must be submitted with a letter of support, written by the nominator, by October 1. The letter, no longer than two pages, should explain why the nominee is worthy of this award. It should also include:

Specific examples of environmental projects and issues – goals, objectives, and results.
Efforts to promote environmental awareness within the green industry or the community.
Leadership within MNLA and other organizations.

It is also suggested that you supply supporting documents along with your letter of nomination. The more information and specifics you are able to provide, the more favorably the judges will view the application. Examples of supporting documentation may include, but are not limited to:

Project designs, installations, and/or photos.
Published articles and/or media publicity.
Other relevant and supporting information.

Judging

The entries will be judged by the MNLA Awards & Nominating Committee (a panel of past presidents). All nominees will be notified of the status of their application no later than December 15.

Presentation of Awards

The MNLA Friend of the Environment Award will be announced and presented at the Awards Luncheon on Thursday, January 10, 2008, at the Minnesota Green Expo.

Application Process and Forms

All interested candidates must complete the Friend of the Environment Award Application Form.

2008 Friend of the Environment Award Rules of Entry and Application (pdf format)

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