ALCC Scholarships
2019
CNGA Awards
ALCC Scholarship Awards
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cholarships awarded each year by ALCC benefit students at Colorado State University (CSU) and Front Range Community College (FRCC). One scholarship is granted in the name of JBK Landscape, another in memory of Todd Williams, and the remaining scholarship funds are given in ALCC’s name. Emma Smith, sophomore at Colorado State University, majoring in Landscape Design and Contracting with a minor in floriculture, received both the JBK and Todd Williams scholarships. Smith is active in the student organization for landscape or SOLDAC at CSU. She helps to design for a friend’s landscape business. She also works part-time at a Fort Collins nursery. Those who recommend her praise her broad range of skills, desire to learn about the green industry and willingness to share her knowledge. Erik Howshar is a sophomore at FRCC majoring in horticulture and land-
scape technologies. Howshar participates as a community garden member and works at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Those who recommend him note his class participation, positive attitude and passion for the green industry. Justin Salisbury is a sophomore at FRCC, majoring in horticulture and landscape technologies with a specialization in landscape design. Salisbury is a two-time ALCC scholarship recipient. He plans to operate a landscape design/build company in the future with his business partner, fellow scholarship recipient, Erik Howshar. Those who recommend Salisbury praised his maturity and professionalism. Morgan Wolfe is a freshman at FRCC, majoring in horticulture and landscape technologies. She has volunteered in many Denver area green initiatives, including Denver Digs Trees and The Parks People, which spurred a career change from the restaurant industry to the green industry. Those who recommend her note her thoughtful insights and questions as they relate to coursework and strong management skills. Brandon Todd Sandoval is a sophomore at FRCC, majoring in horticulture business management. He comes to the green industry after being a partner in a security company. At FRCC, he has made the president’s list and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the National Society of Leadership and Success. One educator who recommended him was inspired by the fact that Sandoval “sees this industry as much more than a career. He sees work in the horticulture industry as a calling.”
Justin Salisbury and Erik Howshar
CNGA Awards Blomquist named CNGA Person of the Year
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ridget Blomquist, Denver Botanic Gardens (DBG), was named CNGA’s 2018 Person of the Year. A graduate of Colorado State University’s (CSU) horticulture program, Blomquist is one of DBG’s shining stars. She currently cares for the All-America Selections Garden and the Perennial Garden at DBG. She also serves on the Trial Garden Committee for CSU and is an enthusiastic supporter of local growers and plant producers. Every project she works on and each organization she collaborates with is better because of the integrity she brings.
