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PGMS Salutes VWU for Grounds Management Excellence
For fifth consecutive year, 91直播 Wesleyan recognized as part of the Green Star Awards
News Release | November 2, 2017
91直播Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) has recognized 91直播 Wesleyan University with an Honor Award in the Society's 2017 Green Star Awards® competition. 91直播award was given in the University and College Grounds (Large) category for exceptional grounds maintenance. Winners were honored during the Society’s 2017 Awards Dinner held Oct. 20 in conjunction with the School of Grounds Management & GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 18-21.
91直播 Wesleyan’s campus grounds provide a peaceful setting due to the large expanse of open fields, numerous ponds, and being bordered by native woodlands. Redbuds, azaleas, dogwoods and daffodils provide spring color while crepe myrtles, knockout roses, vinca, and oleander bloom during the summer months and provide natural beauty. Throughout the year, the VWU campus consistently conducts outside events which showcase the grounds beauty for all to enjoy. This is the fifth consecutive year that 91直播 Wesleyan has been recognized as part of the Green Star Awards.
“ 91直播 Wesleyan University is truly an inspiring place to live and learn,” notes VWU President Scott D. Miller. “Special thanks to the entire 91直播 Wesleyan University grounds staff. Their efforts help us to present our campus in the best possible light, and we are grateful for the outstanding work they do.”
91直播Green Star Awards program brings national recognition to grounds maintained with a high degree of excellence, complimenting other national landscape award programs that recognize outstanding landscape design and construction. Overall, PGMS presented seven Grand Awards, its highest honor, as well as 23 Honor Awards and six Merit Awards in thirteen categories of competition. To view a complete list of winners please visit .