2025 UNLA Award Nominations

The UNLA Industry Awards Program seeks to honor and highlight green industry individuals and companies who have made significant contributions to their fields.  We would like to recognize their accomplishments and outstanding work. *Remember, you can nominate others or yourself.*

Nominations will close on October 11^th, 2024, and award winners will be notified by the UNLA in November 2024. All award winners will be recognized at our awards reception to be held on January 6 during the 2025 Utah Green Conference, as well as in the March 2025 Trunkline magazine, and promoted through the UNLA website and social media.

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AWARD CATEGORIES

Distinguished Contribution Award

Criterion: Recognizing and celebrating outstanding contribution to the nursery and landscape industry, awarded to any UNLA member.

Public Service Award (Municipalities, Water Districts, and Educators)

Criterion: Awarded to a non-elected official, honoring a public servant who made significant contributions by implementing policies that promote professional innovation.

Women in the Green Industry Award

Criterion: Awarded to a woman who has made significant contributions, demonstrated achievement, and success in the Utah green industry.

Outstanding Merit Award

(The award recipient will be decided by the Executive Board) 

Criterion: Awarded to a UNLA member who has given unselfishly of their time, resources, and talents to serve the association. 

LANDSCAPE AWARD CATEGORIES

Eligibility Requirements:  The landscape awards are open to UNLA members, and they may only submit projects that are completed in Utah. Companies should be compliant with standards that align with the UNLA. Projects may include any or all the following features: plantings, hardscapes, structures, water features, and lighting. We will make a video with pictures from the project. 

Commercial Landscape Installation Excellence Award

Criterion: Awarded to a company for outstanding work on a commercial landscape installation, including but not limited to aesthetics, functionality, and owner satisfaction.

Residential Landscape Installation Excellence Award

Criterion: Awarded to a company for outstanding work on a residential landscape installation, including but not limited to aesthetics, functionality, and owner satisfaction.

Landscape Management & Maintenance Award (Residential or Commercial)

Criterion: Awarded to a project where the plants under consideration have been cared for by the entrant for 12 months or more. Photos showing progression are highly recommended and please mention in the written description whether your project includes lawn care.