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Purpose
Established in 1951, the Alabama Nursery & Landscape Association (ALNLA) is a professional association for those involved in, and allied to, the ornamental horticulture industry. The business of the Association is conducted by a Board of Directors who are elected by the membership. The ALNLA promotes the Alabama ornamental horticulture industry through its annual trade show and by its link with organizations in Alabama and throughout the nation. The ALNLA strives to provide the information and support to make your business more efficient and profitable. The ALNLA accomplishes this purpose through communication, education, up-to-date information, and association with others in the industry. There is strength in numbers. By working together, we can accomplish goals that might be impossible for an individual business alone. Membership in the ALNLA will help establish you as a professional in this industry.
 
Board of Directors

2008 Board of Directors
Each member of the 2008 ALNLA Board of Directors is truly dedicated "to promote the success and professionalism of its membership." Please do not hesitate to fully utilize this fantastic group to further your business endeavors.

Your Board of Directors follows, pictured from left to right:

Stephen Presley
Director of ALNLA
Bethany O'Rear
Director of ALNLA
Steve Thomas
President of ALNLA
Steve Hanna
Past President of ALNLA
Jim Van Antwerp
Vice President of ALNLA
James Harwell
Executive Director of ALNLA
Andy Zimlich
Allied Director of ALNLA
Phillip Hunter
Secretary/Treasurer of ALNLA
 
ALNLA 2007 Highlights

MEMBERSHIP

  • ALNLA membership totals over 600
  • Welcomed 40 new ALNLA members in 2007
  • ALNLA News published quarterly
  • New ALNLA and ALCLP logos
  • Recognized 11 ALCLP graduates at a luncheon at The Club in Birmingham, October 23
  • Development of Long Range Plan by 2007 Board of Directors, who identified 6 goals for the association
    • Marketing
    • Education
    • Environmental Stewardship
    • Governmental Affairs
    • Certification
    • Research

EDUCATION

  • Retail Training Program "Spring Training: Prepping for Profit," North Shelby County Library, March 6
  • Auburn Landscape and Master Gardener School, August 14-15, Auburn
  • Southern Plant Conference, September 5-8, Mobile
  • Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute Certification Training, October 23-24, Auburn
  • Five Nursery grower “Best Management Practices” meetings in Athens, Auburn, Clanton, Mobile, and Montgomery with distribution of SNA Best Management Practice manuals to attendees
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Communication
The ALNLA provides an avenue for exchanging ideas through participation in the Annual Trade Show and business meetings. Publications include a quarterly newsletter. The Annual Trade Show Directory contains a list of show participants and members of the ALNLA. The ALNLA monitors legislation concerning our industry and this information is relayed to our members so that appropriate action can be taken. Communication is critical and we work hard to provide this link to our members.
 
Annual Trade Show

The Gulf States Horticulture Expo has become the premiere winter trade show of the South. Three associations, The Alabama Nursery & Landscape Association (ALNLA), The Mississippi Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA), The Louisiana Nursery & Landscape Association (LNLA), partner to produce this premier industry event. The show is managed by The Alabama Nursery & Landscape Association. 
 
Awards Programs

The following awards are presently sponsored by the ALNLA:

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has contributed to the advancement of the horticulture industry within the state of Alabama and to the welfare of the ALNLA.

The Horizon Award recognizes a qualified individual for outstanding service in the field of nursery or greenhouse production, retail garden center, or landscape design, installation or maintenance within the state of Alabama.

The Landscaping Awards highlight individuals and companys that have proved their excellence by completing a project or provided maintanence that falls under one of the Landscaping Award Tiers.

The Awards Program of the Alabama Nursery & Landscape Association is a distinct means through which the Alabama Green Industry can promote public awareness of the impact of ornamental horticulture in environmental improvement. At the same time, the awards recognize the exceptional projects and operations of skilled professionals which enhance the beauty of the landscape and of the industry.

Nomination Forms:

icon Lifetime Achievment Nomination Form (29.27 kB)

icon Horizon Award Nomination Form (33.49 kB)
 
Scholarship Program

The ALNLA Scholarship Fund was created to promote interest of outstanding young men and women in the field of ornamental horticulture and to encourage their continued study.

The ALNLA is proud to sponsor the following scholarships:

  • Harold B. Thornhill Scholarship
  • Thomas Graves Scholarship
  • Ben Harwell Scholarship
  • Nursery House Scholarship

If you are interested in applying for one of these scholarships, please complete and submit the icon ALNLA 2008 Scholarship Application Form (49.4 kB).

Details such as Administration and Awarding Guidelines are outlined in the scholarship application.