Woman Leader of the Year

The Woman Leader of the Year Award recognizes an exceptional female member of the National Association of Landscape Professionals who embodies leadership, dedication, and passion for the landscaping industry. This award honors a woman who has demonstrated outstanding initiative, a commitment to advancing the industry through meaningful contributions, and a drive to inspire others.

The Woman Leader of the Year will be recognized at ELEVATE.

Nominations for the 2026 Women Leader of the Year Award are now closed.

 The award recipient will be announced at ELEVATE.


2025 Woman Leader of the Year Award Recipient

Jennifer Jorge, King Green

Qualifications:

  • Member of the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
  • Serves in a leadership role at a landscape or lawn care firm.
  • Considered an inspiration to other females in the industry.
  • Has made outstanding contributions to the industry through leadership and community service involvement.

Previous Award Recipients

2024  —Brigitte Orrick, The Davey Tree Expert Company
2023 — LeAnn Ostheimer, Lifescape Colorado
2022 — Pam Dooley, Plants Creative Landscapes
2021 — Loriena Harrington, Beautiful Blooms, LLC
2020 — Claire Goldman, R&R Landscaping
2019 — H. Jaclyn Ishimaru-Gachina, Gachina Landscape Management
2018 — Jennifer Lemcke, Weed Man USA
2017 — Abby Santos, No Ka Oi Landscape Services
2016 — Crystal Arlington, Affiliated Grounds Maintenance Group, Inc.
2015 — Janelle Bruland, Management Services Northwest, Inc.