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MLF Founder receives Environmental Award of Excellence from Landscape Ontario

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Maple Leaves Forever Founder Ken Jewett received the “Environmental Award” at Landscape Ontario’s Awards of Excellence on January 6th, 2015.

Landscape Ontario’s Environmental Award goes to an organization or individual for outstanding contributions and achievement in maintaining or promoting a sustainable healthy environment. The Award provides an opportunity for the horticulture industry in Ontario to recognize environmental stewardship and leadership.

Presenting the Award were Jan Winkelmolen, Founder of Winkelmolen Nursery and Tony DiGiovani, Executive Director of Landscape Ontario.

Mr. DiGiovanni wrote: “We were thrilled that you accepted [the Award]. You have given Canada and our industry a gift.”

Winners of the 42nd Annual Awards Programs were announced on Tues., Jan. 6, 2015 at the International Plaza Hotel, held in conjunction with Congress Green Industry Trade Show & Conference. www.loawards.com  Watch the awards on YouTube.

Left to right: Jan Winkelmolen, Founder of Winkelmolen Nursery, award recipient Ken Jewett centre, Tony DiGiovani Landscape Ontario Executive Director on the right.
Left to right: Jan Winkelmolen, Founder of Winkelmolen Nursery Presenting the award, award recipient Ken Jewett centre, Tony DiGiovani Landscape Ontario Executive Director on the right.