BUDS & BLADES LANDSCAPE COMPANY EARNS DUAL HONORS FROM WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS
Buds & Blades Landscape Company, a leading landscape maintenance firm based in Rochester, Washington, has been recognized with two prestigious awards from the Washington Association of Landscape Professionals (WALP). The company received the Award of Distinction for an innovative annual color project, while founder and owner Rick Longnecker was named 2024 Contractor Member of the Year. 
“We’re deeply honored to receive this recognition from WALP,” said Nicole Longnecker, who designed the project and provided oversight for the installation. “This annual color project exemplifies our team’s dedication to creating outdoor spaces that blend beauty with functionality, and improve the lives of our customers.”
The Contractor Member of the Year award recognizes Rick Longnecker’s significant contributions to the landscape industry and leadership within the professional community.
Rick has been involved with the Washington Association of Landscape Professionals since 1994 in various roles, is a past president and outgoing treasurer. He also serves on the board of the WALP Education Foundation, which provides scholarships to college students who are working toward degrees in the green industry.
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You can read more about the award winners at the WALP website.
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