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President

Cameron Maneri, Cleary Bros. Landscaping Executive Director

Sandy Munley

Associate Director

Rick Doll

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he Ohio Landscape Association is thrilled to reveal the winners of our prestigious 27th Annual Landscape Ohio! Landscape Enhancement Awards Program. Each year, we celebrate the exceptional landscapes that elevate property value, expand living spaces and enhance environmental quality.

This year’s competition was fierce, with projects undergoing rigorous evaluation by a panel of highly esteemed industry professionals. We are proud to announce that 40 remarkable landscapes were honored at our Awards Gala, held at the stunning Windows on the River in June.

In the pages that follow, you will find a showcase of some of Ohio’s most impressive landscapes. We hope these examples inspire you as you plan your own landscape project.

You can find a member of the Ohio Landscape Association to plan, install and maintain your landscape on our website ohiolandscapers.org on the “Find A Professional” page.

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■ OL A AWA R D S In 1989, Kim was hired as Continuing Education Coordinator at ATI and several years later transitioned to director of Business Training & Educational Services.

In her early years, there was very little support for this non-traditional entity. In fact, there was quite a bit of opposition to the idea of non-credit classes, offering training off-campus and, at times, outside of the traditional college schedule.

Kim worked diligently to gain the support of a handful of faculty members who were key influencers on campus. Gradually, more and more faculty and staff were willing to try something outside of their comfort zones, and almost 35 years later she is still there bringing industry and education together.

DEDICATED TO GROWTH

Kimberly J. Sayers earns the OLA Lifetime Dedication and Contributions to the Landscape Industry Award.

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that was big enough to feed their family of six year-round.

Kim graduated from Triway High School and went on to the College of Wooster, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She then attended The Ohio State University earning a master’s of arts degree in college student affairs and higher education administration.

Kim graduated from the College of Wooster in May of 1987, and married her husband, Jeff, on August 8th that same year. They moved into their first home: an apartment in Morrill Tower, right beside Ohio Stadium, best known as ‘The Shoe.’

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In the mid ’90s, Kent Hammond showed up in Kim’s office one day and said: “I want to bring the ALCA Certified Landscape Technician Test to Ohio. Kim agreed to help.

Kim became the Ohio Test Administrator — and for more than 20 years she kept the program on track, managing the test site, the registration, housing for judges, the volunteers and countless other details needed to put on the test. She did this all as a volunteer.

Kim was key in making Ohio one of the top tests in North America and was instrumental in establishing a strong community centered around the test. The national association recognized Kim and Ohio’s efforts and referred other states to call her for help and to visit its test site to learn how to be successful.

She is an active member of numerous organizations and functioned as a leader in every group, serving in roles such as president, vice-president, chairperson, invited speaker, board member and more. landscapeohio.com

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ach year since 1992, the OLA Board of Directors selects a deserving individual to receive the Lifetime Dedication and Contributions to the Landscape Industry Award. This year, the OLA recognizes Kimberly J. Sayers as the 33rd recipient of this prestigious award.

Kim was born to Arthur and Norma Jean Todd in Wooster. She is the youngest of her siblings, Jim, Vickie and Jeff. She was raised on land about 10 miles west of Wooster that was part of her grandparent’s farm — where her mom was born.

Strong work ethic and helping others was the Todds’ way of life. They had a garden

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C KGK and Company A Residence in Hudson

Management Inc.

The Grandview Yard in Columbus

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY I B Lifestyle Landscaping Inc. A Residence in Bay Village

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY VI D Green Impressions

Landscaping

A Residence in Avon

COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY II E KGK and Company Highfields Event Center in Hudson

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WATER FEATURES F The Bremec Group A Residence in Moreland Hills

LANDSCAPE LIGHTING G Northern Territory Lighting A Residence in Hinckley

GARDEN STRUCTURES/ PAVEMENTS, CATEGORY II

GARDEN STRUCTURES/ PAVEMENTS, CATEGORY III I Landscapes by Terra A Residence in Dublin

GARDEN STRUCTURES/ PAVEMENTS, CATEGORY IV J Sasak Landscaping Inc. A Residence in Richfield

H Rice’s Landscapes

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RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE 1 Rice’s Landscapes

Redefined

A Residence in Lake Township

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY I 2 KGK and Company A Residence in Cuyahoga Falls

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY II 3 The Bremec Group A Residence in Shaker Heights 4 Lifestyle

Landscaping Inc. A Residence in Strongsville

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY III 5 Ground Works

Land Design

A Residence in Westlake

6 The Bremec Group A Residence in Novelty

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY IV 7 Exscape Designs A Residence in Chesterland

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY V 8 Ottawa Landscapes A Residence in Dublin 9 Rice’s Landscapes

Redefined

A Residence in Lake Township

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY VI 10 Green Impressions

Landscaping

A Residence in Westlake

11 KGK and Company A Residence in Hunting Valley 12 Rice’s Landscapes

Redefined

A Residence in Poland

COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY I 13 Suncrest Gardens Inc. The Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board in Akron 14 #1 Landscaping Quadax Inc. in Middleburg Heights

COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY II 15 Environmental

Management Inc.

The Easton Urban District in Columbus

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Management Inc.

University Square at 15th & High in Columbus

WATER FEATURES 17 Sasak Landscaping

Inc.

A Residence in Cuyahoga Falls

LANDSCAPE LIGHTING 18 #1 Landscaping A Residence in Wadsworth 19 Landscapes by Terra A Residence in Dublin

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SPECIALTY GARDENS 20 Blooming Designs The Greenlawn Cemetery Columbarium in Akron

GARDEN STRUCTURES/ PAVEMENTS, CATEGORY I 21 Weidner Creative A Residence in Elyria

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GARDEN STRUCTURES/ PAVEMENTS, CATEGORY II

• Century Equipment, A Jerry Pate Co.

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Landscaping

A Residence in Poland

• Chagrin Valley Nurseries • Davis Tree Farm & Nursery

24 Landscapes by Terra A Residence in Dublin

• Earth ‘N Wood

GARDEN STRUCTURES/ PAVEMENTS, CATEGORY III

• Frank Brothers Landscape Supply Inc.

25 Landscapes by Terra A Residence in Columbus

• Emmett Equipment Co. • Great Big Home & Garden Show • Green Vision Materials

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• Kurtz Bros. Inc.

GARDEN STRUCTURES/ PAVEMENTS, CATEGORY IV

• M.H. Eby

• Lake County Nursery • Lowe’s Greenhouse

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Land Design

A Residence in Westlake

28 Landscapes by Terra A Residence in Dublin

BEST USE OF COLOR 29 KGK and Company Highfields Event Center in Hudson 30 #1 Landscaping Quadax Inc. in Middleburg Heights

• Oberfields • Petitti Family of Farms • R.A.K. Sales • Rusty Oak Nursery • Schill Grounds Management • SiteOne Landscape Supply • Unilock Ohio Inc. • Valley City Supply • Vermeer All Roads • Willoway Nurseries • Wolf Creek Co.

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