ADVOCACY • EDUCATION • PROFESSIONALISM
SUPPORTED SAFETY The NALP Safety and Risk Management Committee con- tinues to provide exemplary safety support and invaluable safety information and resources to our members. This past year, the committee debuted a new Safety Bench- mark report, helping members gain critical information on how their company measures up to others in the industry and identify areas of safety improvement. The committee debuted a 4-hour OSHA safety workshop at LANDSCAPES 2015, which was back by popular demand at this year’s event. Also new this year was an updated version of the popular NALP customizable safety manual. This year saw a 25 percent increase in the number of safety award en- tries, reinforcing our members’ commitment and passion about keeping employees safe on the job.
CREATED NEW ONLINE SEARCH TOOL FOR CERTIFIED PROS Customers and colleagues can now find active Landscape Industry Certified professionals with a new online search tool. NALP-member companies with certified staff are located in the Find a Landscape Professional directory on the NALP website and the
loveyourlandscape.org con- sumer site.
LAUNCHED YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP Acknowledging the unique interests of the young pro- fessional community within NALP and our industry, NALP launched the Young Professionals Group this past summer. The goal is to provide a platform to exchange ideas and provide events, services and products that are uniquely designed to this community. These events and services will help young professionals be more successful in their careers and gain greater value from NALP. The group held its inaugural event at LANDSCAPES 2016.
ENHANCED PRESENCE OF NATIONAL AWARDS PROGRAM NALP’s 2016 Awards Excellence program, the premier national awards program that showcases the year’s best residential and commercial work, had the most entries in three years. This growth underscores NALP members’ dedication to upholding the highest standards of profes- sionalism and excellence in our industry.
SUPPORTING THE INDUSTRY SUPPORTED STUDENTS In 2016, NALP’s Foundation presented 83 scholarships to- taling over $94,000 to deserving students. The foundation raised more than $200,000 in pledges and donations that support programs that grow the industry workforce.
CELEBRATED 40 YEARS OF BUILDING LANDSCAPE CAREERS The National Collegiate Landscape Competition (formerly Student Career Days) held its 40th annual competition and career recruiting event, with nearly 1,000 participants. The event continues to shape careers and bring the in- dustry together.
COMMEMORATED 20 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY This year was the 20th anniversary of the Renewal and Remembrance event at Arlington National Cemetery. With more participants that ever before, the event continues to grow every year through the hard work and dedication of NALP members. 7
20 THE LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONAL > NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40