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NALP Honored By National Mall For Turf Rehab & Tree Care
On December 4, the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) was presented with the Partner of the Year Award by the National Mall and Memorial Parks of the National Park Service. The Partner of the Year Award is given annually to one or more partner organizations that have significantly impacted the National Mall. NALP was selected from more than 50 partner organizations that have volunteered on the National Mall in the past year. The award was presented to NALP for work as part of its annual Renewal & Remembrance event in July, when approximately 100 volunteers helped rehab the turf on the West Potomac Park ballfields and preserve the cherry trees near the Washington Monument. “We were honored that the National Mall was chosen as a new location for NALP’s annual Renewal and Remembrance event,” said Emmanuel Ekekwe, volunteer program manager, National Mall and Memorial Parks. “By bringing specialized skills to the National Mall, in conjunction with your professional communication, coordination, and generosity, you’ve made a lasting impact to the health of the beloved cherry trees and the National Mall’s ball fields.” Bruce Allentuck, NALP Board Member and NM project lead, accepted the award. “I was proud and humbled to accept the award on behalf of NALP and its members,” said Allentuck. “It was a privilege to share our skills to help improve one of the most epic and important green spaces in our nation.” NALP will continue the partnership, doing new volunteer service projects during next year’s Renewal & ...
NALP Honored By National Mall For Turf Rehab & Tree Care
On December 4, the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) was presented with the Partner of the Year Award by the National Mall and Memorial Parks of the National Park Service. The Partner of the Year Award is given annually to one or more partner organizations that have significantly impacted the National Mall. NALP was selected from more than 50 partner organizations that have volunteered on the National Mall in the past year. The award was presented to NALP for work as part of its annual Renewal & Remembrance event in July, when approximately 100 volunteers helped rehab the turf on the West Potomac Park ballfields and preserve the cherry trees near the Washington Monument. “We were honored that the National Mall was chosen as a new location for NALP’s annual Renewal and Remembrance event,” said Emmanuel Ekekwe, volunteer program manager, National Mall and Memorial Parks. “By bringing specialized skills to the National Mall, in conjunction with your professional communication, coordination, and generosity, you’ve made a lasting impact to the health of the beloved cherry trees and the National Mall’s ball fields.” Bruce Allentuck, NALP Board Member and NM project lead, accepted the award. “I was proud and humbled to accept the award on behalf of NALP and its members,” said Allentuck. “It was a privilege to share our skills to help improve one of the most epic and important green spaces in our nation.” NALP will continue the partnership, doing new volunteer service projects during next year’s Renewal & ...
Green Acres Landscape: Getting Employee Relationships Right
As anyone in landscaping knows, finding, hiring, and retaining quality employees are among the biggest challenges in the industry. So when results of a confidential employee survey earned Green Acres Landscape in Salem, OR a designation as one of the ““100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon” it was noteworthy. What’s their secret to employee happiness? Current Atmosphere The survey, conducted and reported by Oregon Business magazine, measured employees’ opinions on 20 workforce practices including satisfaction, work environment, management and communication, decision-making and trust, career development and learning, and benefits and compensation. “In this pandemic year, you could argue that the 100 Best Companies list takes on more meaning and importance than ever before,” stated the March 2021 article. “Companies on the list have really had to show their mettle when it comes to maintaining a strong culture and happy workforce while facing extraordinary economic challenges created by the pandemic.” Landscaping businesses provide more than one million jobs—and the industry has been steadily growing at about 2.5% over the last five years. During the pandemic, Green Acres created a safe environment for employees, while also benefitting from the nature of outdoor work and a clientele that was staying home and thinking more about their yards. And while hiring and retention is an issue in most industries, Green Acres is fortunate to have a robust and steady workforce that is also very diverse. Green Acres Marketing Director Bonique Hollinrake commented, “A lot of our employees are referred to us by ...
Green Acres Landscape: Getting Employee Relationships Right
As anyone in landscaping knows, finding, hiring, and retaining quality employees are among the biggest challenges in the industry. So when results of a confidential employee survey earned Green Acres Landscape in Salem, OR a designation as one of the ““100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon” it was noteworthy. What’s their secret to employee happiness? Current Atmosphere The survey, conducted and reported by Oregon Business magazine, measured employees’ opinions on 20 workforce practices including satisfaction, work environment, management and communication, decision-making and trust, career development and learning, and benefits and compensation. “In this pandemic year, you could argue that the 100 Best Companies list takes on more meaning and importance than ever before,” stated the March 2021 article. “Companies on the list have really had to show their mettle when it comes to maintaining a strong culture and happy workforce while facing extraordinary economic challenges created by the pandemic.” Landscaping businesses provide more than one million jobs—and the industry has been steadily growing at about 2.5% over the last five years. During the pandemic, Green Acres created a safe environment for employees, while also benefitting from the nature of outdoor work and a clientele that was staying home and thinking more about their yards. And while hiring and retention is an issue in most industries, Green Acres is fortunate to have a robust and steady workforce that is also very diverse. Green Acres Marketing Director Bonique Hollinrake commented, “A lot of our employees are referred to us by ...
