Annual Awards - 2025

NYSNLA's Annual Awards celebrate the best our profession--and association--has to offer.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!
The call for nominations for the 2025 Court of Honor - Annual Awards is now open!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW/DOWNLOAD THE 2025 AWARDS NOMINATION FORM!
Deadline for Submission: May 31, 2025 

Each year, NYSLNA recognizes the significant industry contributions made by both individuals and member companies.

Our 2024 Annual Award Recipients

2024
CNLP
of the Year
2024
Hall of Fame
Inductee

Steven S. Sypniewski,
Lifetime CNLP

Anthony Caggiano,
Lifetime CNLP
From Region 6 / PlantWNY  From Region 1 / PlantLI


Also Awarded: The President's Award

President Elizabeth Snyder presented the NYSNLA President’s Award to three exemplary Educators whose commitment and collaboration with NYSNLA is improving the mission of the association and advancing the Green Industry in New York State.

Carolyn A. Stanko, CNLP
Niagara County Community College
Adam J. Olinski, CNLP
SUNY Morrisville
Jonathan M. Lehrer, PhD
Farmingdale State College
 


Award Criteria & Past Recipients

Hall of Fame

George L. Good Gold Medal of Horticulture

CNLP of the Year

Environmental Beautification Awards