Every year, Lawn & Landscape recognizes four individuals who have demonstrated strong leadership skills within the industry.
The awards are sponsored by Syngenta.
2021
Paulita LaPlante, Prescription Landscape
Dean DeSantis, DeSantis Landscapes
2020
In years outside of the pandemic, the nominees are given awards at a ceremony held during GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky. This year, we celebrated our honorees virtually. To watch those videos, click here.
Judy Guido, Guido & Associates
Jim Hornung Jr., Elbers Landscape
2019
Benny Abrigado, Performance Landscapes,
Miles Kuperus, Jr. Farmside Landscape & Design
Emerging Leader: Andy Kurth, Weed Man
2018
Bruce Moore, Eastern Land Management
Zech Strauser, Strauser Nature’s Helpers
2017
In 2017, we added a fifth award recognizing an emerging leader in the industry.
Rick Doesburg, Thornton Landscape
Warren Gorowitz, Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
Matt Jesson, Green Lawn Fertilizing and Green Pest Solutions
Jesus “Chuy” Medrano, CoCal Landscape
Emerging Leader: Kelly Dowell, Dowco Enterprises
2016
Paul Fields
Zach Johnson
Larry Ryan
Larry Wilson
2015
Chris Davitt
Kristen Fefes
Mark Utendorf
Bruce Wilson
2014
In 2014, we did a video series that highlighted the four Leadership winners for that year.
Martha Hill – video
Gary Mallory – video
Richard Restuccia – video
Michael Kravitsky IV – video
2013
Christy Webber
Rob Palmer
Scott Frith
Bob Grover
Ken Hutcheson
David Snodgrass
2012
Pam Stark
Jerry Schill
Phil Allen
John Gibson
2009
Ewald Altstadt
Glenn Jacobsen
Sandy Munley
Burton Sperber
Bob Wade
David J. Frank
Andy Smith
Maurice Dowell
2008
Kurt Bland
Jennifer Lemcke
Marty Grunder
Dan Potter
Chris Kujawa
Craig Ruppert
2007
Den Gardner
Tom Fochtman
Erica Santella
Scott Jamieson
Rick Brandenburg
Tom Shotzbarger
2006
Bill Arman
Ed Walter
Gerry McCarthy
Alan White
John Gibson
Frank Mariani
2005
Dan Foley
David Shetlar
Jim McCutcheon
Connie Hom
Bob Ottley
Harold Enger
2004
Scott Brickman
Maria Candler
Kirk Hurto
Lou Kobus
Jack Robertson
David Snodgrass
2003
Marty Erbaugh
Chris Lemcke
Gerald Grossi
Bill Leuenberger
Tom Hofer
Chuck McIntire
2002
John Buechner
Terry Kurth
Tom Delaney
Joe Reynolds
Sam Farison
Barry Troutman
2001
Dale Amstutz
Kurt Kluznik
Tom Bland
Sam Lang
Bill Hoopes
Gary Lascalea
Bruce Hunt
Beth Seme
Adam Jones
Joseph Vargas
2000
Bob Andrews
Tom Lied
Gary Clayton
George Morrell
Russell Frith
Linda Novy
Ron Kujawa
J. Landon Reeve
Wayne Richards
1999
Laurie Broccolo
Dave Hanson
Davey Tree Institute
Michael Kernaghan
Tim Doppel
Mark Schlossberg
Phil Foggarty
Chris Senske
Norman Goldenberg
Tom Tolkacz
