Established in 1951, the ALabama Nursery & Landscape Association (ALNLA) is a professional association for those involved in and allied to the ornamental horticulture industry. Our Economic Impact Study shows what we suspected to be true—our industry contributes a whopping 1.9 billion dollars, including 31,000 jobs, to the economy of our state annually. The mission of the ALNLA, a non-profit trade association whose business is conducted by an elected board of directors, is to promote the success and professionalism of its membership. Through its annual Gulf States Horticulture Expo, educational seminars around the state, participation in the Southeast Greenhouse Conference, and the Southern Nursery Association, and its links with other organizations both in Alabama and across the nation, the ALNLA strives to provide the information and support to make your business more efficient and profitable. Together we can accomplish goals that might be impossible for an individual business alone.
From ALNLA President James C. Van Antwerp III

Dear Members,

            December is fading as January approaches, the rain continues here in Loxley, Alabama. The Christmas Holiday is past and I am looking forward to the New Year and Trade Show season. Our own Gulf State Horticultural Expo (GSHE) is coming along nicely. There has been a focus on maintaining the health and vitality of the show. While expenses have been trimmed, marketing the show has also been kept at a high level. 

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2011 GSHE Dates

NEW 2011 Trade Show Dates

Education - Wednesday, Jan. 19

Welcome Reception - Wednesday, Jan. 19

Trade Show - Thursday & Friday, Jan. 20 & 21

Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center - Mobile, Alabama
 
ALNLA Academic Scholarship Awards

The goal of the ALNLA Academic Scholarship Awards program is to honor the academic achievements of students who have chosen the nursery and landscape industry as their career choice. Furthermore, the program aims to encourage students to stay in this career path and to help them make connections with nursery and landscape employers who are ALNLA members. Six scholarships are awarded every year to deserving students.

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From ALNLA Executive Director James Harwell

      The 2007 Economic Impact Study of Alabama’s Green Industry is now printed.  One of the benefits of the Economic Impact Study is to educate people on the valuable contributions that our industry makes to the environment and the economy. As the legislative session begins in January, ALNLA will be focusing on our relationship leaders across the state and continue to share with leaders more about the scope of Alabama Green Industry. Thanks to Commissioner Ron Sparks, Department of Ag & industries for funding the Economic Impact of Alabama’s Green Industry.
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ALNLA Awards Program

Horizon Award: Recognizes an individual for outstanding service in the field of horticulture who is either less than thirty-six years of age or has been in the green industry less than eight years.

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Landscape Award Program (Monetary Award): Landscape firms can nominate their residential and commercial landscape work. There are six different categories in which to enter. This program is intended to promote professional excellence and to encourage greater public awareness of the benefits of landscaping.

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Lifetime Achievement Award: Recognizes an individual who has been involved in the Green Industry for twenty five years or more. This individual has contributed to the advancement of the Green Industry in the State of Alabama.

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