Recognizing the contributions of those in the landscape community toward stopping the spread of invasive species
Since 2003, the Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award has been presented annually to a landscaper, plant provider (retail and wholesale nurseries and garden shops), or commercial/agricultural property owner/manager to recognize their efforts to keep invasive species out of Maui County.
The award is a cooperative effort of the Maui Association of Landscape Professionals, the Maui Invasive Species Committee, and the County of Maui.
Nominations for the 2023 Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award are due by Friday, September 8, 2023. Find the nomination form below:
Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award Recipients
More information on the recipients:
Kevin Gavagan Receives 2022 Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award
Kevin Gavagan, Assistant Director of Engineering at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, is the 2022 recipient of the Mālama ...
Duane Sparkman Receives 2021 Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award
Duane Sparkman, Chief Engineer at the Westin Maui Resort and Spa, is the 2021 recipient of the Mālama i ka ...
Mark Blietz Receives 2020 Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award
Mark Blietz, owner of Northshore Tropicals in Haʻikū, is the 2020 recipient of the Mālama i ka ʻĀina. The award ...
Plant a Wish founders receive 2017 Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award
Sara Tekula and Joseph Imhoff were the 2017 recipients of the Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award, presented June 17th in ...
Flower grower who detected little fire ant in December 2013 receives award
Farmer and flower grower Masako Cordray was the 2014 recipient of the Malama i ka Aina Award, presented Saturday June ...
