Horticultural Industries Leadership Awards
Nominations open for HILA Class of 2025
The deadline for nominations is March 14.
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HILA 2024 video highlights: Christa Orum-Keller
Greenhouse Management and Nursery Management recognized Christa Orum-Keller during a ceremony at Cultivate'24, honoring her as a member of the Horticultural Industries Leadership Awards Class of 2024.
HILA 2024 video highlights: David van Wingerden
Greenhouse Management and Nursery Management recognized van Wingerden during a ceremony at Cultivate'24, honoring him as a member of the Horticultural Industries Leadership Awards Class of 2024.
HILA 2024 video highlights: Jim and Kathy Deal of Pender Nursery
Greenhouse Management and Nursery Management recognized the Deals during a ceremony at Cultivate'24, honoring them as members of the Horticultural Industries Leadership Awards Class of 2024.
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HILA Class of 2024
Meet the HILA Class of 2024.
Paying it forward
Jim and Kathy Deal have grown Pender Nursery into a successful business while growing the next generation of horticulturists.
Steadfast & faithful
David van Wingerden’s unwavering love and dedication to people throughout his life remains a light that will not be extinguished.
Forward focused
With visionary leader Mark Sellew looking ahead and thinking of ways to improve the business, Prides Corner Farms has remained relevant in a constantly changing industry.
Native daughter
The path home to Midwest Groundcovers was never a straight line for Christa Orum-Keller. However, once there, her passion for native, sustainable planting and interpersonal collaboration would drive the company and influence the industry in new directions.
