Industry Awards
Honoring dedicated FNGLA members
Each year, FNGLA members invest their time and energy in the association and Florida's nursery and landscape industry.
Nominate an individual for one of FNGLA's Industry Awards!
Contributions that stand out to peers are nominated, carefully reviewed by the awards selection committee, selected, and ultimately honored at FNGLA's Annual Meeting during the Annual Convention.
What Makes a Strong Nomination?
Thoughtful nominations help ensure the impact of our leaders is seen, celebrated, and remembered. It's how we honor those who have shaped FNGLA chapters, strengthened industry, and reflect the best of FNGLA - and where the association is headed.
FNGLA’s volunteer awards selection committee evaluates nominees based on the merit and clarity of what is submitted; they are not obligated to conduct additional research beyond what is submitted.
If you have a strong nominee and writing isn’t your strength, we encourage partnering with someone who can help tell the nominee's story clearly and completely. Strong, well-prepared nominations equip the committee to make informed decisions among competitive nominees—and help ensure selections recognize excellence in a way that reflects the character of our people and industry as a whole.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kate Clary on staff for support during the nominating process.
Nominations for 2026 are now closed.
FNGLA Hall of FameThis is a lifetime achievement award presented to individuals who have contributed to the environmental horticulture industry through pioneering, teaching, production, legislation, marketing, services or research.
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Wendell E. ButlerRecognized as FNGLA's most prestigious award, criteria includes current FNGLA membership, faithful and exceptional service to the environmental horticulture industry and FNGLA notwithstanding personal gain.
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FNGLA/Farm Credit Young ProfessionalPresented to an individual under age 40. He/she should be active in FNGLA and the industry, showing potential leadership ability and a sincere interest in the success and advancement of FNGLA, its members and the industry.
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Outstanding Chapter LeaderThis award is presented to an individual who serves in an active and beneficial role at the local chapter level. The person may be a chapter officer, but that is not required to receive the award. This person makes a difference in the success of his/her local chapter with his/her leadership, enthusiasm, time and talent.
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Outstanding VolunteerThis award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in serving FNGLA as a volunteer.
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Outstanding EducatorPresented to an individual who is actively involved with the teaching of environmental horticulture. Professors, extenson agents and other educators shall be eligible to be nominated.
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Friend of the IndustryAn individual from outside the association who has contributed to the advancement or improvement of the nursery and landscape industry. This award recipient is nominated and selected each year by FNGLA staff.
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Legislator of the YearPresented to policy makers whose legislative priorities and work ethic align with and benefit Florida's nursery and landscape industry. This award recipient is nominated and selected each year by FNGLA staff.
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