International Plantscape Award Entries Now Being Accepted

Columbus, Ohio – Entries are now being accepted for the 2015 International Plantscape Awards. The awards program is open to all individuals or firms actively involved in interior plantscaping. Entries are judged on their own merit, not against other submissions.

AmericanHort will accept entries through May 1. There are 10 categories specifically for interior plantscape projects, and multiple projects may be submitted for each category. Categories include Special Events and Holiday; Silk, Replica, and Preserved; Horticultural Service; Technician Recognition; Design; Installation; Major Renovation; Atrium and Conservatory; Living Wall; and Patio, Balcony, and Roof Gardens.

Recognition of the winners will be held during Cultivate’15 at the International Plantscape Awards Celebration at 6:30 p.m. on July 13. Cultivate’15 is the largest all-industry horticulture gathering in North America. Cultivate has long been a preferred event for industry professionals, where they get an early look at new plant varieties, technologies, and business solutions.

Information about the International Plantscape Awards is available at AmericanHort.org/Plantscape.

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AmericanHort was formed in 2014 by the consolidation of the American Nursery & Landscape Association and OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals. With a combined history of 220+ years, AmericanHort supports nearly 16,000 member and affiliated businesses that include breeders, greenhouse and nursery growers, garden retailers, distributors, interior and exterior landscape professionals, florists, students, educators, researchers, manufacturers, and all of those who are part of the industry market chain. The horticulture industry's production, wholesale, retail, and landscape service components have annual sales of $163 billion, and sustain over 1,150,000 full- and part-time jobs. Our mission is to unite, promote, and advance the horticulture industry through advocacy, collaboration, connectivity, education, market development, and research. The association has offices in Columbus, Ohio for administration and member services, and in Washington, DC to facilitate government relations and research activities.

Source: AmericanHort