Awards Program
ECGC believes in partnerships with their suppliers. The Preferred Vendor program consists of companies from all categories selected by the group that have growth potential. Each year these companies are evaluated in customer service and product by all member firms. Those companies who rise to the top are selected to receive an award. Press releases are sent and venues are selected that will bring the most positive public relations for the winners.
Vendor of the Year is the green goods supplier who receives the highest ranking. A sculpture is commissioned that reflects their specialty and the award is given at different trade shows:
- 1999: Johnson Nursery, MANTS
- 2000: Conard Pyle, MANTS
- 2001: Monrovia Growers, Mid Am
- 2002: Monrovia Growers, Oregon
- 2003: Centerton Nursery, PANTS
- 2004: Bailey's Nurseries, Mid Am
- 2005: Bailey’s Nurseries, Mid Am
- 2007: Weeks Roses,
Awards of Excellence, cosponsored by AmericasMart are presented to the leading home décor and Christmas vendors during the January gift show in Atlanta.
- 1998: Jim Marvin Enterprises, Winward Silks, Woodstock Percussion, Christmas by Krebs, Roman, Inc.
- 1999: Byers Choice, Toland Enterprises, Kurt Adler
- 2000: GKI/Bethlehem Lights, Midwest of Cannon Falls, Raz Imports, Inc.
- 2001: Merck Family's Old World Christmas, Midwest of Cannon Falls, Raz Imports, Inc., General Foam Plastics
- 2002: Campania International, Inc., Carruth Studios,, Midwest of cannon Falls
- 2003: Campania International, Inc., Fitz & Floyd, Tierra International, LLC
- 2004: Fantastic Craft, Hills Imports, Inc., Sullivan's
- 2005: Campania International, Inc. GKI/Bethlehem Lights
- 2006: Kurt Adler, Pacific Rim
- 2007: Aldik, Regal International
- 2008: Caffco International, Campania International, Inc.
- 2009: North Star by Premier, Carruth Studios, AmericasMart
Award Of Excellence- Garden Supply We began presenting this award in 2007 at a appropriate venue.
- 2007: Commerce Corporation, The Espoma Company, Simple Pleaseures
- 2008: Organica Technologies, Netherland Bulb Company
- 2009: to be awarded at IGC, August 2010
Award of Distinction is given to the highest ranking foliage vendor and during the TPIE show each January.
- 2003: Kraft Gardens
- 2004: Ontario Flower Growers & Living Colors
- 2005: Kraft Gardens
- 2006: Kerry's Bromeliads
- 2007: Hermann Englemann Greenhouses
- 2008: Living Color Nursery
- 2009: Shubert Nursery
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