Recognizing the contributions of those in the landscape community towards stopping the spread of invasive species

Since 2003, the Malama i ka Aina 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.
Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award Recipients
Duane Sparkman, Chief Engineer at Westin Maui Resort and Spa is the recipient of the 2021 Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award Mark Blietz Northshore Tropicals in Haʻikū, is the 2020 recipient of the Mālama i ka ʻĀina Mikala Minn, 2019 Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award Winner Anna Palomino, 2018 Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award Winner Allison Wright of the Maui Association of Landscape Professionals, Teya Penniman of the Maui Invasive Species Committee, Joe Imhoff, Henry Imhoff, Sara Tekula, and Jeremiah Savage of the County of Maui. Photo by Bryan Berkowitz/Maui Invasive Species Committee. 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. Dr. Angela Kepler, receives the 2015 Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award, presented by MISC Manager Teya Penniman, and Maui County Environmental Coordinator Rob. Parsons. Photo by Brian Lieberman. Masako Cordray, 2014 Malama i ka Aina Award Winner Christina Chang, 2013 Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award Winner Doug MacCluer, 2012 Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award Winner Elaine Malina & Sarge McBride on behalf of Maui Outdoor Circle, 2011 Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award Winner. 2010 Malama i ka Aina Award Recipient Mach Fukada
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