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Meet Keven Stratton Jr., the 2026 Advocate of the Year

Keven Stratton Jr., general counsel with Stratton Landscape Group, based in Pleasant Grove, Utah, has been involved in advocacy ever since he graduated from college. In his early roles, he organized grassroots outreach efforts and helped educate people on what a more principled approach to immigration policy could look like for the state. Now, he […]

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Meet Josh Canfield, the 2026 Young Professional of the Year

Josh Canfield, founder, president and CEO of Pinstripe Lawn Care & Landscaping, has been growing his company rapidly, scaling the business up to $6 million in annual revenue in six years, with 90% of the business coming from maintenance and enhancement work. Canfield’s impressive growth and commitment to innovation in the industry earned him the […]

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Meet Nada Duna, the 2026 Woman Leader of the Year

Nada Duna, chief operating officer of the maintenance division for Gothic Landscape, based in Valencia, California, has worked her way up through the industry and is known for her ability to connect with and inspire diverse teams, as well as her lifelong passion for horticulture. Her 36-plus-year career of mentoring and empowering others earned her […]

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Meet Bob Grover, the 2026 Lifetime Leader of the Year

Bob Grover, founder and chairman of Pacific Landscape Management, based in Hillsboro, Oregon, has been raising the professionalism of the industry for the past 50 years. For his selfless support of the industry and his commitment to lifting individuals within his organization, Grover has been named the 2026 Lifetime Leader of the Year.   ā€œReceiving […]

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Landscape Professionals Display a Spirit of Service During 30th Renewal & Remembrance

Landscape professionals traveled from near and far to attend the 30th Renewal & Remembrance, presented by NALP and powered by Hustler and DeWalt, held on July 20, 2026. More than 280 volunteers spread across the 639 acres of Arlington National Cemetery, which stands as a testament to our nation’s history of service and sacrifice. This year’s […]

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ELEVATE Offers Value at Every Stage of Growth

When you are trying to be strategic about where you’ll get the most ROI out of the events you choose to attend, it can be daunting to know for certain which ones cater to your specific revenue size. WithĀ ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, you don’t have to worry about this, as this […]

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Experience Tampa at ELEVATE’s Must-Attend Networking Events

One aspect that makes the networking events at ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, so unforgettable is their unique venues. These events are more than a place to gather, but a way to experience the host city while tapping into one of the best resources in the industry: your peers. With this year’s […]

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NALP Seeks Member Data for Potential National Healthcare Plan

Rising healthcare costs can be a major barrier to small and mid-sized landscape companies trying to offer more benefits to their employees. This is why NALP is currently exploring the possibility of creating a national association healthcare plan for member companies. ā€œWe’ve been trying to figure out how to get a healthcare plan in place […]

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Set The Stage for Success: Three Ways to Maximize Your ELEVATE Experience Before Day One

If you want to hit the ground running at ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, you’ll want to take advantage of one of the three pre-conference events being held on Sunday, Nov. 8. These special experiences provide time for networking and learning from others before the conference kicks off in earnest. NALP has […]

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ELEVATE 2026 Raises The Bar for Peer-Driven Insights and Real-World Solutions

Secure your spot today for ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, as registration is now open. This year’s event will be held in Tampa, Florida, from Nov. 8-11, 2026. ELEVATE is evolving, and this year features numerous new events and elements to take the landscape industry’s premier conference to the next level. ā€œIf […]

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