The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) held its annual convention June 14 & 15 at the Bonaventure Resort in Weston. The two days of activities culminated with the association's Annual Meeting followed by the evening's Presidents' Gala, where FNGLA service and dedication was celebrated.
Each year, the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) honors a distinct group of individuals who contribute time and energy into enhancing, protecting and serving Florida’s nursery and landscape industry through the FNGLA Industry Awards Program.
FNGLA’s Industry Awards Program acknowledges both FNGLA and industry service - with varying criteria geared for each award. Nominations were accepted from the industry-at-large and winners were selected by a committee of industry peers.
The Wendell Butler Award and the FNGLA Hall of Fame are recognized as the most prestigious awards given by FNGLA. The Wendell Butler Award is presented for service to FNGLA and the FNGLA Hall of Fame Award is a lifetime achievement award. Nominations are accepted each year from the industry at large.
FNGLA Hall of Fame Inductee:
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Irv Betrock
Betrock Information Systems
Hollywood, FL
Wendell E. Butler Award:
Nancy G. McDonald
N.G.M. Productions
Mt. Dora, FL
Farm Credit / FNGLA Young Nursery Professional:
Jenn Helms-Shelley
Railroad Nursery, Inc.
Homestead, FL
FNGLA outstanding volunteer:
Mary Schneider
FNGLA Dade County Chapter Office
Homestead, FL
FNGLA outstanding educators:
Keri Milligan
Oakleaf High School
Orange Park, FL
Carl Wallack
South Plantation High School
Plantation, FL
FNGLA Friend of the Industry:
Commissioner Adam Putnam
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
FNGLA Outstanding Chapter President:
Vickie Parrish
Parrish Nursery, Inc.
Broward Chapter
FNGLA Outstanding Chapter Secretary:
Cindy Hall
Cobble Systems
Treasure Coast Chapter
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For more information about FNGLA’s Industry Awards, please contact FNGLA at (800)375-3642, or visit the FNGLA web site.