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Michigan Green Industry
Association’s 2003 Annual Environmental
Improvement Awards Banquet & Holiday Celebration
The Fairlane Club in Dearborn was host to the MGIA's Annual Environmental
Improvement Awards Banquet & Holiday Celebration.
Diane Andrews, Executive Director for the MGIA and Josephine Pompeo,
Landscape America, Co-Chairs of the event, along with Tiffany Carey,
Administrative Assistant welcomed the guests gathered for this black tie
event, complete with a wine and hors d'oeuvre reception.
Paul Sechrist of National Landscape and Award Program Chairman, narrated a
beautiful video presentation showcasing the talents of the award-winning
companies.
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2003 Member of the
Year - Jim Berns, Berns Landscaping accepts his crystal award from MGM
Executive Director, Diane Andrews.
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The Member of the
Year Award was given to Jim Berns, Berns Landscaping. This award is
given to the individual or company who has worked unselfishly for the
benefit of the Association, its members, and the Association's
influence in the greater community. Jim's outstanding contribution to
the Certified Landscape Technician Program this year contributed to
the members nominating him for this prestigious award.
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2003 Chairman's Award
presented to the City of Grosse Pointe Farms. Mayor Jim Farquhar
accepted the award from Patrick Donnelly, MGIA Chairman of the Board.
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The Chairman's
Award was presented to the City of Grosse Pointe Farms. This Award is
given annually to the group or individual whom through leadership and
example contributes to the quality of our environment and the
magnificence of the landscape. Mayor Jim Farquhar accepted the award
on behalf of his city for their commitment to the protect and preserve
their native trees - including the Elms and Ash.
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2003 Supplier Partner
Award presented to Rick Stinchcombe of Oaks Concrete Products, Inc. |
New to the program
this year was the Supplier Partner Award. This award was presented to
Oaks Concrete Products, Inc. The membership nominated Oaks for their
contributions to the industry. This award was presented to Oaks
Concrete Products, Inc. for their professionalism, dedication and
support of the green industry. |
Chairman of the Board Patrick Donnelly recognized six of the eight members
who passed the Certified Landscape Technician Exam this year. They were
given complimentary tickets to the event and were presented with
certificates.
Many guests took home gifts, including gift certificates for many of
Detroit's finest restaurants. The grand prize - a trip for two to Jamaica.
These gifts were made possible by the generous donations from the
following companies recognized below. A special thank you to all of them
and to all of the wonderful industry people who made the evening such a
success. Congratulations to all of the award winners for their fine work.
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very special thank you to the following companies for their generous
donations to this year’s Award Banquet! |
Christensen's Plant Center
Christensen's Rushton Farms
Commercial Lawnmower
Dale's Wood and Landscaping Supply
Enterprise Fleet Services
Fendt Builders Supply, Inc.
J.C.L. Snowplow Dealer, Inc.
Jim & Jennifer Zellen
Landscape Supply Co.
Larson's Insurance Agency, Inc.
Marine City Nursery
Maxwell Irrigation
Meiring Greenhouse & Farms |
Meldrum Bros. Nursery
Mid-Michigan Snow Equipment
Oaks Concrete Products, Inc.
Orion Stone
PACE, Inc.
Ray Wiegand's Nursery
Rhino Seed & Landscape Supply
Robot Printing
Shemin Nurseries, Inc.
Tandeski Associates
Unilock Michigan Inc.
Weingartz - Farminton Hills
Weingartz - Utica |
Residential Landscape Construction Under $10,000
Silver
Award: Bryan’s Landscaping
Weremuik Residence
Accepting Award: Bryan Anderson
Residential Landscape Construction $10,000 - $25,000
Bronze
Award: Buildscape Inc.
Bochnick Residence
Accepting Award: Dan Fiedler
Silver Award: Heritage Oaks Landscaping, Inc.
Hice Residence
Accepting Award: Ryan Morici
Silver Award: Mueller's Sunrise Nursery Inc.
Senkowski Residence
Accepting Award: Doug Frieze
Residential Landscape Construction $25,000 – 50,000
Silver
Award: Heritage Oaks Landscaping, Inc.
Zajac Residence
Accepting Award: Ryan Morici
Gold Award: Christa’s Ponds & Gardens, Inc.
Portuesi Garden Retreat
Accepting Award: Mark & Steven Suggs
Accepting Design Award: Mark & Steven Suggs
Residential Landscape Construction $50,000 - $100, 000
Silver
Award: Buildscape Inc.
Shaffer Residence
Accepting Award: Dan Fiedler
Silver Award: Donnelly Bros. Landscape & Snow Removal
Filas Residence
Accepting Award: Lynn Donnelly
Silver Award: Everything Earthly Inc.
Jamieson Residence
Accepting Award: Mark Pierson
Gold Award: Buildscape Inc.
Cogsdill Residence
Accepting Award: Dan Fiedler
Accepting Design Award: Dan Fiedler
Residential Landscape Reconstruction $10,000 - $25,000
Silver
Award: Landry’s Landscaping
Lovio-George Residence
Accepting Award: Landry Roebuck
Silver Award: Dubay’s Landscaping Services, Inc.
McGraw Residence
Accepting Award: Larry Dubay
Commercial Landscape Construction $10,000 - $25,000
Silver
Award: Mulligan’s Landscape & Garden Center, Inc.
Dublin Community Senior Center
Accepting Award: Rob Mulligan
Commercial Landscape Construction $100,000 - $250,000
Silver
Award: Horizon Lawn Maintenance, Inc.
Bankers Square Condos
Accepting Award: pat Sieloff
Commercial Landscape Reconstruction over $250,000
Silver
Award: W. H. Canon, Inc.
Ford Rouge Center – Miller Road
Accepting Award: Dan Weingartz
Gold Award: W.H. Canon, Inc.
The Henry Ford – Greenfield Village
Accepting Award: Dan Weingartz
Commercial Landscape Maintenance
Silver
Award: W.H. Canon, Inc.
Guardian World Headquarters
Accepting Award: Dan Banks
Irrigation Installation
Silver
Award: Advanced Irrigation Systems, Inc.
Village of Rochester Mall
Accepting Award: James B. Zellen
Landscape Lighting
Gold
Award: Horizon Lawn Maintenance, Inc.
Boss
Accepting Award: Pat Sieloff
Water Features
Silver
Award: Christa’s Ponds & Gardens, Inc.
Berry Water Garden
Accepting Award: Mark & Steven Suggs
Silver Award: White Pine Landscape Design
Pratt Residence
Accepting Award: Chuck Dildine
Award Program Judges
Sue
Beaubien, Mueller’s Sunrise Nursery, Inc.
Patrick Donnelly, Donnelly Bros. Landscape
Paul Sechrist, National Landscape
Chuck Elias, D & B Landscaping, Inc.
Christa Suggs, Christa’s Ponds & Water Gardens
Ron Krueger, Mark J. Baldwin & Assoc.
Steve Udell, WH Canon, Inc.
Mark Hanford, Aquafina
Steve Blackwell, Artistic Outdoor Services
Rick Lazzell, Lazzell’s Horticultural Services
Jeremy Christianson, Donnelly Bros, Landscape
Noreen Kozlowski, City of Southfield
Kurt Maddux, Lowrie’s Landscape, Inc.
Leslie Lindbloom, Lochmoor Club
The spacious Fairlane
Club was an ideal setting for the awards banquet this year. |
Noreen Kozlowski, City
of Southfield greets Lynn Donnelly. |
Bill & Bernice Berns
parents of Jim Berns were the lucky winners of the grand prize – a
seven day trip to Jamaica!
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Michigan’s newst CLT’s
received their certificates from Jim Berns, CLT Chairman during the
award presentation.
From left to right are Jesus Nava, Brian Farkas,
Todd Karew, John McLean, David Schultz and Barry Bartlett.
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Brian Anderson,
Bryan’s Landscaping accepts a Silver Award fro Residential Landscape
Construction.
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Chuck Dildine, White
Pine Landscape accepts a Silver Award for Water Features.
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Pat Sieloff, Horizon
Lawn Maintenance accepts a Gold Award for Landscape Lighting.
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Dan Banks, Banner
Sales & Consulting accepted a Gold Award for WH Canon for the Henry
Ford Greenfield Village project. WH Canon’s Christmas party was the
same evening.
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Mark and Steve Suggs,
Christa’s Ponds & Gardens accept a Gold Award for Residential
Landscape Construction. |
Ryan Morici, Heritage
Oaks Landscaping accepts a Silver Award for Residential Landscape
Construction. |
Mark Pierson,
Everything Earthly accepts a Silver Award for Residential Landscape
Construction.
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Landry Roebuck,
Landry’s Landscaping accepts a Silver Award for Residential Landscape
Construction.
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Photos courtesy of
Bill Bresler
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