President Cameron Maneri, Cleary Bros. Landscaping
Executive Director Sandy Munley
Associate Director Rick Doll
For advertising information, please call 216-377-3693.
On the cover:
Image courtesy of Ground Works Land Design
Th e Ohio Landscape Association is thrilled to reveal the winners of our prestigious 27th Annual Landscape Ohio! Landscape Enhancement Awards Program. Each year, we celebrate the exceptional landscapes that elevate property value, expand living spaces and enhance environmental quality.
T his year’s competition was fierce, with projects undergoing rigorous evaluation by a panel of highly esteemed industry professionals. We are proud to announce that 40 remarkable landscapes were honored at our Awards Gala, held at the stunning Windows on the River in June.
In the pages that follow, you will find a showcase of some of Ohio’s most impressive landscapes. We hope these examples inspire you as you plan your own landscape project .
You can find a member of the Ohio Landscape Association to plan, install and maintain your landscape on our website ohiolandscapers.org on the “Find A Professional” page.
Respectfully,
Cameron Maneri, 2024 OLA President
Rob Cruise BELGARD HARDSCAPES
Doug Frank FRANK BROTHERS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY
Hillary Henry EASTSIDE LANDSCAPING
Brian Knauer THE PATTIE GROUP
Chris Kronenberger VALLEY CITY SUPPLY
Becca Lanning VIZMEG LANDSCAPE
Brian Mauer BRIAN KYLES
Bill Nettling OBERFIELDS
Teal Rickards LAND CREATIONS
Rosemary Spena SPENA LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS
Kimberly J. Sayers earns the OLA Lifetime Dedication and Contributions to the Landscape Industry Award.
Each year since 1992, the OLA Board of Directors selects a deserving individual to receive the Lifetime Dedication and Contributions to the Landscape Industry Award. This year, the OLA recognizes Kimberly J. Sayers as the 33rd recipient of this prestigious award.
Kim was born to Arthur and Norma Jean Todd in Wooster. She is the youngest of her siblings, Jim, Vickie and Jeff. She was raised on land about 10 miles west of Wooster that was part of her grandparent’s farm — where her mom was born.
Strong work ethic and helping others was the Todds’ way of life. They had a garden
that was big enough to feed their family of six year-round.
Kim graduated from Triway High School and went on to the College of Wooster, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She then attended The Ohio State University earning a master’s of arts degree in college student affairs and higher education administration.
Kim graduated from the College of Wooster in May of 1987, and married her husband, Jeff, on August 8th that same year. They moved into their first home: an apartment in Morrill Tower, right beside Ohio Stadium, best known as ‘The Shoe.’
In 1989, Kim was hired as Continuing Education Coordinator at ATI and several years later transitioned to director of Business Training & Educational Services.
In her early years, there was very little support for this non-traditional entity. In fact, there was quite a bit of opposition to the idea of non-credit classes, offering training off-campus and, at times, outside of the traditional college schedule.
Kim worked diligently to gain the support of a handful of faculty members who were key influencers on campus. Gradually, more and more faculty and staff were willing to try something outside of their comfort zones, and almost 35 years later she is still there bringing industry and education together.
the mid ’90s,
showed up in Kim’s office one day and said: “I want to bring the ALCA Certified Landscape Technician Test to Ohio. Kim agreed to help.
Kim became the Ohio Test Administrator — and for more than 20 years she kept the program on track, managing the test site, the registration, housing for judges, the volunteers and countless other details needed to put on the test. She did this all as a volunteer.
Kim was key in making Ohio one of the top tests in North America and was instrumental in establishing a strong community centered around the test. The national association recognized Kim and Ohio’s efforts and referred other states to call her for help and to visit its test site to learn how to be successful.
She is an active member of numerous organizations and functioned as a leader in every group, serving in roles such as president, vice-president, chairperson, invited speaker, board member and more.
COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE
A Environmental Management Inc.
The Grandview Yard in Columbus
RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY I
B Lifestyle Landscaping Inc.
A Residence in Bay Village
RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY V
C KGK and Company
A Residence in Hudson
RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY VI
D Green Impressions
Landscaping
A Residence in Avon
COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY II
E KGK and Company
Highfields Event Center in Hudson
WATER FEATURES
F The Bremec Group
A Residence in Moreland Hills
LANDSCAPE LIGHTING
G Northern Territory Lighting
A Residence in Hinckley
GARDEN STRUCTURES/ PAVEMENTS, CATEGORY II
H Rice’s Landscapes
Redefined
A Residence in Green
GARDEN STRUCTURES/ PAVEMENTS, CATEGORY III
I Landscapes by Terra
A Residence in Dublin
GARDEN STRUCTURES/ PAVEMENTS, CATEGORY IV
J Sasak Landscaping Inc.
A Residence in Richfield
RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE
1 Rice’s Landscapes
Redefined
A Residence in Lake Township
RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY I
2 KGK and Company
A Residence in Cuyahoga Falls
RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY II
3 The Bremec Group
A Residence in Shaker Heights
4 Lifestyle
Landscaping Inc.
A Residence in Strongsville
RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY III
5 Ground Works
Land Design
A Residence in Westlake
6 The Bremec Group
A Residence in Novelty
RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY IV
7 Exscape Designs
A Residence in Chesterland
RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY V
8 Ottawa Landscapes
A Residence in Dublin
9 Rice’s Landscapes
Redefined
A Residence in Lake Township
RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY VI
10 Green Impressions
Landscaping
A Residence in Westlake
11 KGK and Company
A Residence in Hunting Valley
12 Rice’s Landscapes
Redefined
A Residence in Poland
COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY I
13 Suncrest Gardens Inc.
The Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board in Akron
14 #1 Landscaping
Quadax Inc. in Middleburg Heights
COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION, CATEGORY II
15 Environmental Management Inc.
The Easton Urban District in Columbus
16 Environmental Management Inc.
University Square at 15th & High in Columbus
WATER FEATURES
17 Sasak Landscaping Inc.
A Residence in Cuyahoga Falls
LANDSCAPE LIGHTING
18 #1 Landscaping
A Residence in Wadsworth
19 Landscapes by Terra
A Residence in Dublin
SPECIALTY GARDENS
20 Blooming Designs The Greenlawn Cemetery Columbarium in Akron
GARDEN STRUCTURES/ PAVEMENTS, CATEGORY I
21 Weidner Creative
A Residence in Elyria
22 McCaskey Landscape & Design
A Residence in Chardon
GARDEN STRUCTURES/ PAVEMENTS, CATEGORY II
23 Executive Landscaping
A Residence in Poland
24 Landscapes by Terra
A Residence in Dublin
GARDEN STRUCTURES/ PAVEMENTS, CATEGORY III
25 Landscapes by Terra
A Residence in Columbus
26 #1 Landscaping
A Residence in Wadsworth
GARDEN STRUCTURES/ PAVEMENTS, CATEGORY IV
27 Ground Works
Land Design
A Residence in Westlake
28 Landscapes by Terra
A Residence in Dublin
BEST USE OF COLOR
29 KGK and Company
Highfields Event Center in Hudson
30 #1 Landscaping Quadax Inc. in Middleburg Heights
• Alvord’s Yard & Garden
• Bedford Glens Garden Center
• Belgard Hardscapes
• Bigfoot Landscape Supply
• Botson Insurance Group
• Century Equipment, A Jerry Pate Co.
• Chagrin Valley Nurseries
• Cleveland Magazine
• Davis Tree Farm & Nursery
• Earth ‘N Wood
• Emmett Equipment Co.
• Frank Brothers Landscape Supply Inc.
• Great Big Home & Garden Show
• Green Vision Materials
• Kurtz Bros. Inc.
• Lake County Nursery
• Lowe’s Greenhouse
• M.H. Eby
• Oberfields
• Petitti Family of Farms
• R.A.K. Sales
• Rusty Oak Nursery
• Schill Grounds Management
• SiteOne Landscape Supply
• Unilock Ohio Inc.
• Valley City Supply
• Vermeer All Roads
• Willoway Nurseries
• Wolf Creek Co.
