| SNA 2009 Winter Trade Show Provided Networking, (doc download)
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| Feb 26, 2009: The 2009 SNA Green Industry Winter Trade Show held earlier this month at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta provided participants marketing and networking opportunities while lowering costs per exhibitor. |
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| Prestigious Slater Wight Memorial Award and Others Presented (doc download)
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| Feb 13, 2009: Thomas E. “Buddy” Martin, president and owner of Martins Nursery, Inc. located in Semmes, Ala., was awarded the prestigious Slater Wight Memorial Award at the 2009 Past Presidents’ Awards Ceremony at the SNA Green Industry Winter Trade Show. |
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| Renowned Horticulturalists and Special Workshops Part of the SNA February Show (pdf download)
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| Dec 19, 2008: ATLANTA (Dec. 19, 2008)—In addition to finalizing last minute orders to be ready for spring inventory demands and networking with industry professionals, attendees at the Feb. 12 and 13 SNA Green Industry Winter Trade Show will be able to hear some of the industry’s top experts and participate in strategic workshops all complimentary with a trade show badge. |
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| Increase Company and Brand Exposure Through Sponsorship Opportunities (pdf download)
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| Nov 3, 2008: ATLANTA (Nov. 3, 2008)— All non-profit organizations rely on sponsorships to provide integral financial sources that contribute to the success and continued existence of non-profit services and special events, including association tradeshows. However during these difficult economic times, a sponsorship opportunity must provide more than just a pat on the back and feeling of philanthropic pride for the sponsoring party. Today’s sponsorships must present a unique marketing opportunity for businesses to affect their bottom line through increased company and brand exposure and direct interaction with a target audience. |
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| SNA Disaster Relief Committee Uses Technology to Help Those in Need (pdf download)
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| Oct 8, 2008: ATLANTA (Oct.8, 2008)— The Atlantic and Gulf Coast states have been battered and tattered throughout this hurricane season and the season is not over yet. To help members left in the wake of these and other natural disasters, the Southern Nursery Association established the Disaster Relief Committee which utilizes an online forum to keep members informed and to coordinate resources. |
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| New Season, New Show (doc download)
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| Sep 12, 2008: ATLANTA (Sept. 12, 2008)— For the first time in its more than 100 year history, the Southern Nursery Association is breaking tradition with the launch of its inaugural winter show. |
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| R.A. Dudley Nurseries Recognized as Environmental Leaders (doc download)
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| Aug 26, 2008: ATLANTA (August 26, 2008)—R.A. Dudley Nurseries, Inc. was presented with the 2008 SNA Environmental Leadership Award at the Southern Nursery Association’s annual tradeshow and Past President’s Awards Gala on August 9 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in downtown Atlanta. |
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| Phillip Hunter Awarded the 2008 David E. Laird, Sr. Memorial Award (doc download)
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| Aug 26, 2008: ATLANTA (August 26, 2008)— Phillip Hunter, founder and co-owner of Hunter Trees, LLC, was awarded the David E. Laird, Sr. Memorial Award at the Southern Nursery Association’s annual tradeshow and Past President’s Awards Gala on August 9 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in downtown Atlanta. |
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| Senator John Watkins Honored with Prestigious Slater Wight Memorial Award (doc download)
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| Aug 26, 2008: ATLANTA (August 26, 2008)— Senator John C. Watkins, president of Watkins Nurseries, Inc., was awarded the prestigious Slater Wight Memorial Award at the Southern Nursery Association’s annual tradeshow and Past President’s Awards Gala on August 9 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in downtown Atlanta. |
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| Andy Zimlich Receives the 2008 SNA Pinnacle Award (doc download)
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| Aug 26, 2008: ATLANTA (August 26, 2008)— Andy Zimlich, regional sales manager for Nursery Supplies, Inc., was awarded the 2008 SNA Pinnacle Award at the Southern Nursery Association’s annual tradeshow and Past President’s Awards Gala on August 9 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in downtown Atlanta. |
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| Top Exhibitor Booths Awarded (doc download)
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| Aug 26, 2008: ATLANTA (September 12, 2008)— The Southern Nursery Association recognized the most outstanding exhibitor booths at the 2008 SNA Green Industry Trade Show, held Aug. 7-9 at the Georgia World Congress Center. |
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| Leadership, Expertise and Market Supply: (pdf download)
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| Jul 3, 2008: ATLANTA, GA (July 3, 2008)—As the summer months of July and August turn up the heat on Southern gardens, homeowners deserve more than the traditional water-wise practices dispersed this time of year. They deserve leadership and expertise, and the Southern Nursery Association hopes to provide both through the cooperative actions of its green industry members. |
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| Southern Nursery Association (pdf download)
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| Jun 12, 2008: ATLANTA, GA (June 12, 2008)— The Southern Nursery Association’s 2008 Green Industry Tradeshow will be the last of its kind. Based on feedback from association members, show exhibitors and attendees, major changes have already been made and even more are in store for 2009. |
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| Water Education for Green Industry Professionals (pdf download)
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| Jun 9, 2008: ATLANTA, GA (June 9, 2008)—As the Southeastern United States remains in the grip of a historic drought, green industry leaders fight back with educational series designed for those on the front lines--landscape contractors and independent garden centers. |
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| Richard Vanlandingham is the SNA 2007 Slater Wight Award Winner (pdf download)
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| Aug 7, 2007: The SNA Slater Wight Memorial Award was created in 1956 by John B. Wight, Sr. – in honor of his brother – to recognize those within the industry who have made contributions to enhance the nursery industry. The Southern Nursery Association (SNA) Board of Directors makes the nominations for this award. The 2007 recipient of this distinguished award is Richard Vanlandingham of Cairo, Ga. Vanlandingham is the 52nd winner to receive this prestigious SNA award. |
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| Erik Tietig Receives the SNA 2007 David E. Laird, Sr., Memorial Award (pdf download)
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| Aug 7, 2007: The SNA David E. Laird, Sr. Memorial Award, established in 1974 in memory of David E. Laird, Sr., is designed to honor men and women within the SNA 16 participating states who have displayed commitment to and leadership in the horticulture industry. For consideration, recipients must be 39 years of age or younger as well as members of their respective state nursery associations. This year’s award winner is Erik Tietig, vice president of Pine Island Nursery and Tree Farm, in Miami, Fla. |
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