Annual AwardsPlantNYS' Annual Awards celebrate the best our profession--and association--has to offer.Each year, PlantNYS recognizes the significant industry contributions made by both individuals and member companies.
The Great New York State Fair opens on August 26 and, once again, we use this occasion to celebrate our association and the achievements of our member-companies and members! This year we will, once again, hold our Summer Celebration on the evening before the Fair's opening. The Empire State Excellence in Landscaping Awards Summer Celebration Dinner at The Lodge at Skaneateles Fields on Tuesday, August 25th. Annual Awards Court of Honor Ceremony PlantNYS Courtyard of the Horticulture Building at the Great New York State Fair on Wednesday, August 26th. Nominations for the 2026 Awards are now closed!
Winners will be announced on July 24th and celebrated at our annual awards dinner and Court of Honor Ceremony August 25th and 26th! We are now accepting sponsorship opportunities for our 2026 Summer Celebration & Court of Honor! Support our honorees and the green industry while gaining visibility with our members and guests.
Click here to view our 2026 Sponsorship & Marketing OpportunitiesOur 2025 Annual Award Recipients
Award Criteria & Past Recipients |