Montana Nursery & Landscape Association

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Montana Green Expo Awards

Every year, during the Montana Green Expo, we take time to recognize Montana's green industry professionals for their dedication and industry talent. MNLA members from across the state enter their best work into the Best of Montana Landscape Competition and Container Planting Contests, as well as nominate their peers for membership awards. 

The contest entries are judged by industry experts, with winning contestants announced at the annual Awards Banquet during the Montana Green Expo. The winners receive a plaque, announcement in their local newspaper and our social media channels, and bragging rights for the next year! These contests are always a highlight of the Awards Banquet; it's inspiring to see the great work that MNLA members have done!

More information can be found on the entry forms below, or by contacting the office: info@plantingmontana.org

Please join us in congratulating this year's award winners!


CONTAINER PLANTing CONTEST


FIRST PLACE - 2024


SECOND PLACE - 2024


THIRD PLACE - 2024



best of montana landscape competition

BEST OF MONTANA LANDSCAPES, Residential category

first place - 2024


best of montana landscapes, residential category

second place - 2024


best of montana landscapes, residential category

THIRD place - 2024



BEST OF MONTANA LANDSCAPES, softscape category

first place - 2024


best of montana landscapes, hardscape feature

first place - 2024



best of montana landscapes, water feature

first place - 2024


best of montana landscapes, commercial category

first place - 2024



lifetime member award

Brad & Desi Brown, Glacier Nursery - Kalispell, MT

It’s not often that we get to recognize individuals for the extraordinary contribution they have made throughout their lifetime to both the MNLA family and the greater horticulture community. Brad & Desi Brown are  most deserving individuals. Congratulations, Brad & Desi, and thank you for your dedication and service to the industry! We are proud to have you as Lifetime Members.


MEMBER-OF-THE-YEAR

Lucia Christie, Blooming Nursery

Lucia has been been an almost-constant presence in the Association for many years, always showing up with a smile on her face. She has been known to volunteer to jump in an lend a hand whenever and wherever it is needed (including volunteering to fill in for a last-minute speaker cancellation at the Montana Green Expo). Her dedication to the industry and to the MNLA is a testament to her commitment to give back and help fellow MNLA members succeed. Thank you for all you do, Lucia!



PAST PRESIDENT RECOGNITION

Matt Watts, Pro Sweep Plus

Matt Watts joined the MNLA Board of Directors in 2019, not knowing what a ride he was in for, as the world shut down the following year during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges, Matt kept showing up and contributing - and hasn't stopped since. He tells us that over 20 years ago he was told never to call soil "dirt" , for it is the foundation to all that lives above it. This guiding principle has led to learning and growing in sustainable landscape designs, and in supporting education for Montana's entire green industry. In fact, Matt is so committed to his service on the MNLA Board of Directors that he has volunteered to serve another year as President to fill a vacancy on the Board. We appreciate all you have done, and continue to do, for the Association, Matt. Thank you!



montana green expo exhibitor awards

Montana Green expo - best of show 2024


Montana Green Expo - BEST DISPLAY IN GREEN GOODS 2023

Montana Green Expo - BEST DISPLAY IN HARDGOODS 2023

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