Volunteer Service Awards

Each year, ALCC recognizes special industry members who go beyond ‘normal’ volunteer service. You may nominate someone worthy of these prestigious awards by submitting the completed form to [email protected]. Nominations for volunteer service awards are accepted year-round. Recipients are recognized at the ALCC ELITE Awards Reception in the fall of each year. 

Bob Cannon Lifetime Achievement Award

The Bob Cannon Award is ALCC's version of the "Lifetime Achievement Award." Established in 1978, it honors individuals for their longtime service, commitment, loyalty, dedication and contribution to the landscape industry and ALCC. This is someone who is recognized as having improved the professional image of the landscape industry. 

The current Bob Cannon Lifetime Achievement Award honors Judd Bryarly, Timberline Landscaping.

See past Cannon Award recipients

John Garvey Person of the Year Award

Established in 1997, the Garvey award is ALCC’s “Person of the Year.” It was named after John Garvey, CLT, in honor of his contributions and leadership in building the permanent CLT test site in time for the 1997 certification test. Amid a myriad of challenges, he set a new standard for service to ALCC.  

This year, the John Garvey Person of the Year Award honors Will LaPoint, SavATree.

See past Garvey Award recipients

Outlook Award for Emerging Leaders

The Outlook award represents “up and comers” in the landscape industry and ALCC and who are not yet 40 years old. He/she must make a significant contribution to the industry, his/her company and/or ALCC, in a volunteer or leadership capacity. The Outlook recipient is thought to have a bright future in the industry and ALCC. 

The current Outlook Emerging Leader Award recognizes Ben Fisk, Fisk Lawnscapes.

See past Outlook Award recipients 

Stanley Brown Associate Member Distinguished Service Award

Established in 2008, the Brown award is presented to an individual associate member who has helped make the industry more professional, or promoted professionalism to the public and other industry stakeholders, has held a variety of volunteer positions in ALCC, is known for outstanding association service and the contribution of ideas, programs, and/or educational endeavors and who has been a loyal supporter of ALCC and Colorado’s landscape industry.

This year, the Stanley Brown Associate Member Distinguished Service Award honors Frank Kinder, Northern Water Conservancy District.


See past Brown Award recipients

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