LINCOLN – According to a release from The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, the nomination process for the 2023 Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (NSA) Awards is open now through September 29, 2023. Individuals and/or organizations may be nominated in four award categories.
The Blazing Star Award recognizes an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution toward advancing the horticultural use of native plants or the restoration of native plant communities in Nebraska.
The Johnny Appleseed Award recognizes an individual who embodies the generous spirit of Johnny Appleseed through sustained personal involvement in tree planting in Nebraska.
The Educator Award recognizes educators who have made an outstanding contribution toward advancing the knowledge and appreciation of plants among their students.
The Community Landscape Award recognizes individuals, groups, businesses, or organizations (including units of government) for the implementation of a landscape project or activity that has significantly improved the green infrastructure of a community. Such projects should reach beyond beautification to include elements of sustainability such as water conservation, stormwater management, land stewardship, tree-canopy restoration, habitat, biodiversity, soil improvements, education and outreach, native plants, etc.
“The annual Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Awards offer an opportunity to shine the spotlight on those who are making a difference in the environment and in the communities we call home,” said Hanna Pinneo, executive director of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. “It’s a privilege to honor those who are doing such good, important work to help foster vibrant communities and a resilient environment.”
To nominate an individual or organization for an NSA Award, please visit plantnebraska.org/awards and complete and submit the electronic nomination form. Contact Hanna Pinneo at hpinneo2@unl.edu with questions.
The 2023 Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Awards ceremony will be held on November 3, 2023.
