TNLA recognizes outstanding work in support of the Green Industry by issuing its annual awards. Awards represent a valuable symbol of excellence to show to potential clients and are a great way to build company spirit. TNLA members receive significant discounts off their submission fee and discounts at the awards dinner.

Texas Excellence In Landscaping (TEIL) Award
TNLA’s annual award recognizing excellence in landscaping design, installation, maintenance, and special landscape projects in Texas. Members and Non Members are welcome to submit projects for judging. 2011 deadline is November 1, 2010. See who won the 2010 TEIL AWARDS. Read more about TEIL Awards....

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See who won the 2010 TEIL Awards. View the Press Release

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TNLA Arp Award
The highest honor bestowed by TNLA, the Arp Award was created when Arp Nursery donated a silver bowl to be passed down annually to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the nursery/landscape industry. These individuals exemplify the Association's ideals: innovation, service, and highly ethical behavior in both business and personal lives. More about the TNLA Arp Award....

Young Leader Award
TNLA recognizes future leaders by honoring an individual age 41 or younger who has made outstanding contributions to the industry and to their community. Candidates are nominated by TNLA members and/or regions. Any TNLA member may nominate a Young Leader. More about TNLA's Young Leader Award...

2011 Young Leader Award nomination form - DEADLINE JUNE 1, 2011

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TNLA EXPO Booth Awards
The booth awards are an EXPO tradition, given for outstanding functionality and booth design. The selection committee considers the following criteria when judging the booths: product promotion; ability to grab attention; effectiveness of design/graphics in conveying the message; and booth size versus amount of product displayed for effective sales.

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Staff Award

From 1975 to 2003 TNLA awarded a special service to the Association Award known as the Staff Award for service by those laboring behind the scenes for the benefit of the organization.

View the 2010 TEIL Awards Ceremony (coming soon)

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TNLA Arp Award -

Congratulations to Bill Brown, TCNP and recipient of the 2010 TNLA Arp Award.

Started in 1942 and presented annually since that time to a nursery professional who has made a significant contribution to the Texas Nursery Landscape Industry.

View Previous TNLA Arp Award Recipients.

Pictured here: Tom Dickerson (2008 winner presenting the ceremonial Arp Bowl to 2009 winner Mike Branch)

Young Leader Award -

Started in 1996 and presented annually to an individual 40 years of age or under who has made outstanding contributions to the industry, his or her community, and TNLA.

View Previous Young Leader Award Recipients.

Pictured here: Derek Whisenand (2009 winner)