The MNLA Committee Member of the Year Award honors an individual who has, within the previous 18 months, risen up to make special achievements happen for the association.  Working within the MNLA committee system, this individual's leadership and commitment will have helped significantly improve the activities, stature, or services of the association. The MNLA Awards-Nominating Committee determines the Committee Member of the Year with input from various sources.  The award winner is honored at the MNLA Landscape Gala in March each year.