Ruppert Landscape recently honored its employees as the company presented its annual awards.
The awards banquet was held at the Bethesda North Marriott in Rockville, Maryland and welcomed over 1,000 employees and their guests.
"This marks our 21st annual awards ceremony, and we take great pleasure in acknowledging the exceptional talent within our organization," says Phil Key, CEO of the company. "I am honored to be a part of such a dynamic team that continues to raise the bar on innovation and excellence.”
Sean Davitt, a 13-year employee who serves as branch manager in the Maryland landscape construction branch, won the Clyde Vadner Merit Award. This award is named in memory of Clyde Vadner, who played an integral role early in the company’s history in developing the training program. This award recognizes the individual who has contributed continuous, consistent, long-term hard work, dedication and job skill that has helped to shape the company.
“Sean is a shining example of the qualities we like to see in our team—strength, tenacity, and leadership,” says Mike Felts, region vice president in the company’s landscape construction division. “He does not have an ounce of quit in him and his determination has helped him guide his team to new heights.”
Collin Fadrowski, a nine-year employee who serves as branch manager in the Camp Hill, Pennsylvania landscape management branch, won the Achievement Award. This award recognizes the employee who has made a significant contribution in 2023 through outstanding job execution and high-quality results.
“Collin earned this award for his dedication to his people, his passion for his craft, his love for his customers, his never-give-up mentality, and his desire to win,” says John Harich, region manager in the company’s landscape management division.
The Distinction Award was presented to Ruppert's new State College, Pennsylvania team — formerly Scotts Landscaping. This award is presented in appreciation for exemplary dedication and devotion to the principles and ideals of the company.
“An important piece of our new strategy is growing through acquisitions to supplement our track record of organic growth, and Scott Burk and his team were the first outside partners to join us,” says Phil Key, CEO. “That partnership—and the changes that come with integration—could have taken many directions. The Scotts team has been supportive, embraced the process, and has added tremendous value. Scott’s Landscaping—which is now our new State College landscape management branch and Pennsylvania landscape construction branch—have been great partners and we’ve learned from each other along the way, which makes us a stronger company as a whole.”
Ruppert also handed out Branch Impact awards for employees whose outstanding dedication and contributions have made a positive impact on their branches. This year, there were 33 recipients who were honored:
- Liz Arellano, Branch Administrator, (North Carolina Landscape Construction Branch.
- Matthew Benjamin, Mechanic, Laytonsville (MD) Landscape Management Branch.
- Mike Burns, Business Developer, Dulles (VA) Landscape Management Branch.
- Glenn Butler, Project Manager, Georgia Landscape Construction Branch.
- Millie Chevez, HR and Training Specialist, corporate office.
- Patty Christie, Branch Administrator, Charlotte (NC) Landscape Management Branch.
- Sophia Ciallella, Designer, Alexandria (VA) Landscape Management Branch.
- Brandon Collier, Field Manager, Lilburn (GA) Landscape Management Branch.
- Anthony DaSilva, Enhancement Manager, Alpharetta (GA) Landscape Management Branch.
- Hector Del-Cid, Area Manager, Gainesville (VA) Landscape Management Branch.
- Nik Dudukovich, Estimator, Pennsylvania Landscape Construction Branch.
- Tim Evans, Shop Manager, Baltimore (MD) Landscape Management Branch.
- Nathan Fadrowski, Area Manager, Forestville (MD) Landscape Management Branch.
- Connor Givens, Business Developer, Raleigh (NC) Landscape Management Branch.
- Paula Grady, Business Developer, Richmond East (VA) Landscape Management Branch.
- Ken Gray, Area Manager, King of Prussia (PA) Landscape Management Branch.
- Jason Groff, Business Developer, Toughkenamon (PA) Landscape Management Branch.
- Sidney Isaac, Field Manager, White Marsh (MD) Landscape Management Branch.
- Mike Lora, Business Developer, Camp Hill (PA) Landscape Management Branch.
- Collin Ludwig, Irrigation Tech, Delmarva (DE) Landscape Management Branch.
- Salvador Magana, Area Manager, Wilmington (DE) Landscape Management Branch.
- Edward Maloney, Field Manager, Texas Landscape Construction Branch.
- Trevor Mann, Project Manager, Maryland Landscape Construction Branch.
- Jalyssa Martinez, Branch Administrator, Mableton (GA) Landscape Management Branch.
- Randall McCoy, Shop Manager, Fredericksburg (VA) Landscape Management Branch.
- Robbie Murphy, Estimator, Virginia Landscape Construction Branch.
- Ivan Nikolov, Shop Manager, Washington (DC) Landscape Management Branch.
- Kevin Rajk, Area Manager, Silver Spring (MD) Landscape Management Branch.
- Ryan Reese, Shop Manager, State College (PA) Landscape Management Branch.
- Laura Serpico, Project Manager, Tennessee Landscape Construction Branch.
- Jesus Torres, Shop Manager, Durham (NC) Landscape Management Branch.
- Chase Townshend, Area Manager, Richmond South (VA) Landscape Management Branch.
- Divan Van Eck, Enhancement Manager, Frederick (MD) Landscape Management Branch
