NEWS FROM VNLA • continued Byron Wates Award Recipient The Northern Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association (NVNLA) would like to congratulate Paul Eden, of South Riding Nurseries, as the 2021 Byron Wates Award Recipient. The Byron Wates Award is given annually to an individual who is selected by the Board of Directors for outstanding contributions and dedication to our association and industry. Paul has been a dedicated leader and positive influence in the Green Industry for decades. He served as NVNLA President for multiple terms, helped create the Hardscapes Committee and served on the Green Industry Seminars and Golf Outing Committees. While serving as President, Paul helped the association to embrace technology in a digital world, while growing association membership and reserves. Special appreciation goes out to South Riding Nurseries for hosting the Annual Awards Dinner, which was postponed from the normal winter meeting, due to COVID restrictions. • 2021 Byron Wates Award Recipient, Paul Eden (South Riding Nurseries)
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