The Nevada Landscape Association recognized top professionals and projects in its annual awards ceremony.
Recognition included:
* Tony Armstrong Humanitarian Award: Rodney Bruns of Pyramid Landscape.
* Education/Research Award: Heidi Kratsch of University Nevada Cooperative Extension.
* Ambassador for the Landscape Industry: Jim Stanhouse of Signature Landscapes.
* Lifetime Achievement Award: Brian Dean of Signature Landscapes.
* 2012 Presidents Award: Signature Landscapes for Shakespeare Ranch at Glenbrook on Lake Tahoe.
* Large commercial installation: Signature Landscapes for Tahoe Forest Hospital.
* Large commercial maintenance: Signature Landscapes for Esplanade.
* Small commercial maintenance: Reno Green for Summit Racing.
* Commercial renovation: 2 Crazy Gardeners for Hearts Companion.
* Large residential maintenance: Signature Landscapes for Shakespeare Ranch.
* Residential renovation: First place, Greenhouse Garden Center for the Bensinger residence; second place (tie), Signature Landscapes for the Farnsworth residence and Greenhouse Garden Center for the Lynch residence; third place, 2 Crazy Gardeners for the Stewart residence.
* Residential installation less than $50,000: First place, Signature Landscapes for Foothill Estates; second place, Reno Green for the Barsodi residence.
Residential installation $25,000 - $50,000: All Seasons for the Dirks residence.
Residential installation less than $25,000: Signature Landscapes for the Magnus residence.
