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WNLA Hall of Fame Award
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Celebrating Lifetime Achievement in Wisconsin’s Green Industry
The WNLA Hall of Fame Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Wisconsin Nursery & Landscape Association. This award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their careers to advancing Wisconsin’s green industry and whose influence has made a lasting impact on the profession, the association, and the communities we serve.
Hall of Fame inductees are visionaries and leaders — individuals who have shaped the future of horticulture, landscaping, and environmental stewardship across our state through:
- Exceptional leadership and industry innovation
- Lifelong commitment to professional excellence
- Advocacy and support for Wisconsin’s green industry
- Mentorship and service that fosters future generations
Their achievements reflect passion, integrity, and an unwavering belief in the value of green spaces and professional craftsmanship.
Past Hall of Fame Recipients Below is a listing of individuals who have received this prestigious honor. C2025 - Kathy Swingen 2024 - Jeff Edgar 2023 - John Lamm 2022 - Bernie Fourrier 2021 - Bruce Sadowski 2020 - Terry Kurth & Bill Vogel 2019 - David J. Frank 2018 - Randy Jasperson & Ed Knapton 2017 - Ron Amos 2016 - Shelley Ryan & Dr. Eugene Smalley 2015 - Monroe Miller 2014 - Phillip Pellitteri 2013 - Dr. Charles Koval deceased 2012 - Dr. Louis M. Berninger, Greg Long, & Melinda Myers 2011 - James W. Huggett deceased 2010 - Robert C. Walkoe deceased 2009 - Dr. Gayle Worf 2008 - Robert L. Herman deceased 2007 - Peter Ganshert deceased 2006 - Neal Karthauser 2005 - Don Hahlbeck deceased & John C. Orton deceased 2004 - Paul A. Arndt 2003 - Harry Radtke deceased & Paul Swartz deceased 2002 - Dave Damitz, Bliss Nicholson, Marshall Scheibe, Matthew Stano deceased 2001 - Egon Herrmann deceased, Walter C. Holzbog, & Edwin Hunkel deceased 2000 - Jack Boerschinger, Otto Schroeder deceased, James E. Watts deceased 1999 - L.H. Bruce deceased, Richard H. Garbe, Thomas Pinney, Sr. deceased 1997 Charter Members:(WGIF): Ken Altorfer Patrick Buckley Samuel Ferguson Charles Gerlach Kenneth Greaves Don Groth Dr. Edward Hasselkus Wayne Johnson William Jung Karel Junginer Demar Lied Thomas Lied Lindor Maleztke W.G McKay George Pinney Thomas Pinney, Jr John Schaefgen John Schneider Jr Arnold Sieg Herbert Trautman Jon Voight Tuenis Zondage |