SPECIAL EVENTS

The industry's most inspirational networking.

NALP Networks Social

Included with ELEVATE registration

Sunday, September 10 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm
 Want to get connected with others in the industry who share similar experiences? Join us for the Networks Social where the NALP Young Professionals Network, Women in Landscape Network, Latino Landscape Network, and the new Veterans in Landscape network will gather to mix and mingle, eat and drink prior to the Welcome Reception. 
 

NALP-PAC Fundraising Event

Suggested donation $200*

Sunday, September 10 | 7:30pm – 9:00pm

Support the NALP PAC and have fun while doing it. Network with industry leaders and support the work of NALP’s Government Relations team at this fun party taking place after the Welcome Reception.
 

Awards Celebration

For 2023 Awards of Excellence recipients

Monday, September 11 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
 Join us for the 54th Annual Awards of Excellence celebration! These awards recognize exceptional commercial and residential lawn care and landscape contracting, management and design projects. We’ll be showcasing the incredible projects that have earned top honors. 2023 Awards of Excellence entrants are invited to bring your team and celebrate.

Breakfast with Champions

Ticketed event

Tuesday, September 12 | 7:30am – 8:45am | Wednesday, September 13 | 7:30am – 8:45am
 Start your day at the ever-popular Breakfast with Champions event. Choose your favorite topics and join a discussion – over breakfast – with industry experts and peers from around the country. This event is for you if you’re looking to gain new insights, share ideas, and connect with others. Book your tickets during the registration process. Topics will be announced this summer.
 

The Ultimate Green Battle, presented by the NALP Foundation

Suggested donation - $50**

Tuesday, September 12 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm

Attend the exciting and interactive Ultimate Green Battle and you’ll be supporting the NALP Foundation’s mission to strengthen the future of the industry through education, research, and scholarships. We will host a Family Feud-style game show, with pre-selected teams comprised of industry leaders and friends. We’ll also auction off visits to leading landscape and lawn care contractors.

The ELEVATE Bash 

Included with full ELEVATE registration

Tuesday, September 12 | 7:30pm – 10:30pm

Following on the success of last year’s party at Universal Studios, the ELEVATE Bash is the place to be! We’re heading to the iconic Gilley’s honkytonk on Tuesday night for mechanical bull riding, armadillo races, line dancing and more. Pack your boots and hat and get ready for the industry party of the year!

On Tour Facility Tours

Ticketed Event

Wednesday, September 13 | 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Join us for guided facility tours of Dallas landscape companies Southern Botanical, EarthWorks and LandPatterns. Each company is committed to providing their clients with exceptional service while prioritizing their employees’ growth and development. They’ll provide insight as to how they run their businesses from daily operations to training and onboarding to employee engagement and more. Tours take place on Wednesday at the conclusion of the conference. Limited tickets are available so book early when you register for ELEVATE!


 

Also Join Us For...

Networking breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches, happy hours, our Welcome Reception, and more included with your ELEVATE registration.

 

* Important contributor information: Personal contributions to the National Association of Landscape Professionals PAC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Your contribution must be a personal check or a check from an unincorporated sole proprietorship or partnership only. Federal law prohibits corporate checks. Amounts included herein are merely suggestions. An individual is free to contribute more or less than the guidelines suggested but may not contribute more than $5,000 per year. The contribution amount, or the refusal to give, will not benefit or disadvantage the person being solicited. Each person solicited has the right to refuse to contribute without reprisal. Federal law requires that our committee report the full name, address, title, and company name of each individual whose contributions aggregate in excess of $200 in a calendar year.
 
Prior approval is required for NALP PAC to accept contributions from NALP-restricted class members.
**Attendees may make additional donations onsite. The National Association of Landscape Professionals Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and gifts are tax deductible to the extent of the law.