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PGMS Salutes èßäÊÓƵfor Grounds Management Excellence
For fifth consecutive year, èßäÊÓƵ recognized as part of the Green Star Awards
News Release | November 2, 2017
The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) has recognized èßäÊÓƵ University with an Honor Award in the Society's 2017 Green Star Awards® competition. The award was given in the University and College Grounds (Large) category for exceptional grounds maintenance. Winners were honored during the Society’s 2017 Awards Dinner held Oct. 20 in conjunction with the School of Grounds Management & GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 18-21.
èßäÊÓƵ’s campus grounds provide a peaceful setting due to the large expanse of open fields, numerous ponds, and being bordered by native woodlands. Redbuds, azaleas, dogwoods and daffodils provide spring color while crepe myrtles, knockout roses, vinca, and oleander bloom during the summer months and provide natural beauty. Throughout the year, the èßäÊÓƵcampus consistently conducts outside events which showcase the grounds beauty for all to enjoy. This is the fifth consecutive year that èßäÊÓƵ has been recognized as part of the Green Star Awards.
“èßäÊÓƵ University is truly an inspiring place to live and learn,” notes èßäÊÓƵPresident Scott D. Miller. “Special thanks to the entire èßäÊÓƵ University grounds staff. Their efforts help us to present our campus in the best possible light, and we are grateful for the outstanding work they do.”
The Green Star Awards program brings national recognition to grounds maintained with a high degree of excellence, complimenting other national landscape award programs that recognize outstanding landscape design and construction. Overall, PGMS presented seven Grand Awards, its highest honor, as well as 23 Honor Awards and six Merit Awards in thirteen categories of competition. To view a complete list of winners please visit .