Recognizing the contributions of those in the landscape community toward stopping the spread of invasive species
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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
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![Tamara Sherrill , director of the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, was the recipient of the 2016 Malama i ka Aina Award. From left, Rob Parson, Tamara Sherrill, Allison Wright, and Adam Radford.](https://mauiinvasive.org/wp-content/uploads/Rob-Parsons-Tamara-Sherrill-Allison-Wright-Adam-Radford-present-Malama-i-ka-Aina-Award1140-px-1024x603.jpg)
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![2010 Malama i ka Aina Award Recipient Mach Fukada](https://mauiinvasive.org/wp-content/uploads/mika-award_0057-e13198556449821.jpg)
More information on the recipients:
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Kevin Gavagan Receives 2022 Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award
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Duane Sparkman Receives 2021 Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award
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Mark Blietz Receives 2020 Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award
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Plant a Wish founders receive 2017 Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award
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