Archived Press Releases

2021

December

• National Collegiate Landscape Competition Heads to NC State University, March 16-19, 2022
• Landscape Industry Statement Regarding California Air Resource Board Rule on Small Off-Road Engine Regulations: Transition to Zero Emissions
• NALP's 2021 Industry Financial Benchmark Survey is Now Available
• NALP Named Partner of the Year by the National Mall and the National Park Service

November

• NALP Endorses Project EverGreen's GreenCare for Troops
• NALP's Leaders Forum Heads to Phoenix, January 19-22

October

• CARB Small Off-Road Engine Regulations: Transition to Zero Emissions Equipment
• Bruce Wilson, Loriena Harrington, Brandon Sheppard, and Andrew Ziehler Receive Leadership Awards from NALP at LANDSCAPES
• NALP Announces 2021 Safety Recognition Awards Recipients
• NALP Announces the Brand for its New Annual Conference and Expo

July

• Hundreds of Landscape & Lawn Care Professionals Volunteer to Enhance the Grounds at Arlington National Cemetery & The National Mall

June

• NALP's Foundation Launches Nationwide Workforce Study
• NALP Applauds the Introduction of The Returning Worker Exception Act of 2021
• The H-2B Workforce Coalition Applauds the Introduction of The Returning Worker Exception Act of 2021
• LANDSCAPES 2021 Registration Now Open!

May

• 2021-2022 NALP Board of Directors Appointed; Term Begins in October

April

• National Lawn Care Month Campaign Focuses on Climate Change

March

• National Association of Landscape Professionals Expands Government Relations Team

February

• Call for Speakers for LANDSCAPES 2021
• STIHL Becomes the Exclusive Partner of NALP's Young Professionals Network

January

• The 2021 National Collegiate Landscape Competition is Taking Place Virtually March 15-19
• The National Association of Landscape Professionals Announces the New ENGAGE Event on February 18
• ECHO Becomes the Exclusive Partner of NALP’s Latino Landscape Network

2020

November

• FMC & NALP Develop Joint Initiative to Help Lawn Care Operators Grow

October

• NALP Announces 2020 Safety Recognition Award Recipients 
• NALP Announces Lifetime Leadership & Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards at LANDSCAPES 2020
• NALP Announces Dates & Locations for its New Annual Meeting in 2022 and 2023
• NALP Offers Special Online Version of 10-Hour OSHA Construction Course for the Landscape Industry, Nov. 3-4 & Dec. 3-4
• Tech Entrepreneur Josh Linkner to Keynote the NALP Innovation & Technology Forum on November 18
• The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance Becomes the Latino Landscape Network

September

• The National Association of Landscape Professionals and Osha Renew Alliance Program Ambassador Partnership

August

• The National Association of Landscape Professionals Announces Two Fall Virtual Conferences

July

• NALP Forms Diversity and Inclusion Council
• NALP Launches New "On Tour" Virtual Facility Tours
• National Association of Landscape Professionals Announces New 2020-2021 Board of Directors
• 2020 Renewal & Remembrance Ceremony to Be Released on Video, Monday, July 20, at 2 pm. ET

June

• Statement on the Suspension of H-2B Program Through 2020

March

• The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance to Become Part of the National Association of Landscape Professionals

February

• The National Association of Landscape Professionals Applauds the Trump Administration's Decision to Release Additional H-2B Visas to Satisfy the Demand for Seasonal Workers
• NALP Workforce Summit, March 1-3, Tackles Biggest Challenge for Most Landscape Companies
• The Landscape Industry Certified Technician Exterior Exam Now Offered Online

January

• National Collegiate Landscape Competition Returns to Michigan State University, March 18-21, 2020
• NALP to Separate From GIE+EXPO in 2022
• LANDSCAPES 2020 Call for Speakers 
• Top 5 Landscape Trends of 2020: Ornate Hardscaping, Contemporary Design, One-click Irrigation and More

2019

October

• NALP Announces 2019 Safety Recognition Award Recipients

September

• National Association of Landscape Professionals Launches Women in Landscape Network
• The National Association of Landscape Professionals Names Britt Wood as New Chief Executive Officer
• With Unemployment at Record Lows, These Four U.S. Industries Want Job Seekers to Know They’re Hiring

June

• NALP Partners with Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute

April

• New Research Confirms Americans Still Value Lawns and Green Spaces

February

• NALP Launches New Lawn & Landscape Package Insurance Program
• Keeling Appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Landscape Professionals
• National Association of Landscape Professionals Launches Apprenticeship Program for Landscape Management Through the U.S. Department of Labor
• Hickman Resigns as Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Landscape Professionals

January

• National Collegiate Landscape Competition Heads to Colorado, March 20 – 23, 2019

2018

December

• NALP to Host National Landscape Industry Workforce Summit
• National Association of Landscape Professionals Names Newest Class of Trailblazers

October

• Leaders Forum Heads to Aruba, January 24-26, 2019
• NALP Announces 2018 Safety Recognition Award Recipients
• LANDSCAPES 2018 a Success; Increased Attendance, $100,000 Raised to Support the Industry

August

• The Landscape Industry Certified Technician-Exterior Exam Will Be Available On-Line Beginning January 1, 2020
• Jason DeSarle Joins NALP as VP of Membership and Marketing
• NALP Signs the President’s Pledge to America’s Workers, Committing to Enhance Career Opportunities for 150,000 people in the Next Five Years

July

• Advocacy, Community Partnership and Environmental Stewardship Awards Presented at Renewal & Remembrance and Legislative Days
• Andrew Bray Joins NALP as Vice President of Government Relations
• AmericanHort and NALP Join Forces on LoveYourLandscape.org
• LANDSCAPES 2018 Debuts New Technical Track and Specialty Education

June

• Action Needed on Bill That Includes Permanent H-2B Returning Worker Exemption
• NALP Launches National Workforce Campaign, “Why I Landscape”

May

• Survey with National Association of Realtors Details 2018 Top Landscape Projects
• Renewal & Remembrance and Legislative Days on the Hill Announced for July 15-17

April

• 2018-2019 NALP Board of Directors Terms Begin May 1, Jeff Buhler of Massey Service, Inc. to Become NALP President
• Weed Watch: The Top 10 Worst Cities for Weeds and Lawn Disease in 2018

March

• Zeke Cooper of Aniwaya Design & Planning Receives Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
• LANDSCAPES 2018 Announces New Headquarters Hotel: The OMNI Louisville
• Marcus Duck of Michigan State University Named Outstanding Educator of the Year
• Brigham Young University Wins the 2018 National Collegiate Landscape Competition
• Going for the Green: Students Showcase Skills at National Collegiate Landscape Competition

February

• H-2B Crisis Looms: NALP Urges Action
• National Collegiate Landscape Competition Heads to North Carolina, March 14-17, 2018
• ALCC Partners with NALP's Industry Growth Initiative

January

• NALP Creates National Landscape Career Day
• Jennifer Lemcke, COO of Weed Man USA, Receives NALP'S Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award
• Frank Mariani, CEO of Mariani Landscape Receives NALP's Lifetime Leadership Award
• NALP Launches 10-Hour OSHA Construction Course for the Landscape Industry
• Experiential and Eco-Friendly: The Top Landscape Trends of 2018