About FNGLA

Friend of the Industry

An individual from outside the association who has contributed to the advancement or improvement of the nursery and landscape industry.

2011

Dr. Terril Nell
University of Florida / Environmental Horticulture

2010

Charles Bronson
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services

2009

Not awarded

2008
Marty Bowen, Speaker Pro-Tempore of the Florida House of Representatives
Dr. Jimmy Cheek, Senior Vice President of the University of Florida - IFAS

2007
Mario Diaz-Balart - U.S. Congressman
Ken Kuhl - FDACS Office of Water Policy

2006
Kevin Kelley - Florida State Director - USDA

2005
Leslie Palmer - Federal State Director - FDACS
Richard Gaskalla - Director - Division of Plant Industry

2004
Richard Gaskalla - Director - Division of Plant Industry

2003
Belinda G. Chason - Florida Department of Education

2002
Representative Richard Machek - Palm Beach County Area

2001
Lois Ann Sorensen - Southwest Florida Water Management District