NYSNLA at the Great New York State Fair - August 2024
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| 2024 CNLP of the Year |
2024 Hall of Fame Inductee |
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Steven S. Sypniewski, |
Anthony Caggiano, Lifetime CNLP |
| From Region 6 / PlantWNY | From Region 1 / PlantLI |
Also Being Awarded: The President's Award
President Elizabeth Snyder will present the NYSNLA President’s Award to three exemplary Educators whose commitment and collaboration with NYSNLA is improving the mission of the association and advancing the Green Industry in New York State.
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| Carolyn A. Stanko, CNLP Niagara County Community College |
Adam J. Olinski, CNLP SUNY Morrisville |
Jonathan M. Lehrer, PhD Farmingdale State College |
Scenes from Last Year's Court of Honor - 2023
It was a beautiful, sunny day in Syracuse as NYSNLA members, supporters, Honorees' families, friends and colleagues, and members of the general public came together for our annual marquee event.
The CNLP of the Year and Dr. George L. Good Gold Medal of Horticulture Award Listings
displayed on the wall of the Courtyard.
The Hall of Fame Award Listing displayed on the wall of the Courtyard.
Some of NYSNLA's signage and materials found in the Courtyard
that promote our association, CNLPs and profession.
A group photo of Court of Honor attendees--right before the start of the Ceremony.
NYSNLA President Melissa Caggiano, CNLP, welcomes everyone to the Court of Honor Ceremony.
Our 2023 Honorees on the red carpet. From l to r: Hall of Fame Inductee Gary G. Gasparini, Lifetime CNLP; Dr. George L. Good Gold Medal of Horticulture Recipient Jerry R. Parmenter, Senior CNLP; CNLP of the Year David R. Clark, CNLP; and David Reeves,
accepting the Hall of Fame Induction on behalf of his late wife, Sharlene L. Reeves, Lifetime CNLP.
CNLP of the Year David R. Clark, CNLP with NYSNLA President Melissa Caggiano, CNLP, and Steven S. Sypniewski, Lifetime CNLP, President of PlanyWNY-Region 6, who presented the award to David.
Hall of Fame Inductee Gary G. Gasparini, Lifetime CNLP, with President Caggiano, and long-time fellow
PlantCNY-Region 4 Member James Sollecito, Senior Lifetime CNLP, who nominated and introduced Gary.
For the posthumous induction of Sharlene L. Reeves, Lifetime CNLP, the honor was accepted by Sharlene's sister, Darlene Baum and husband, David Reeves. They are seen here with President Caggiano and PlantGFLX-Region 5 Secretary-Treasurer and
NYSNLA Immediate Past President Karl Naegler, CNLP, who presented the award.
Dr. George L. Good Gold Medal of Horticulture Recipient Jerry R. Parmenter, Senior CNLP, seen here with President Caggiano,
Donna W. Moramarco, CNLP, who nominated and introduced Jerry, as well as with Dr. Good's wife, Carolyn,
daughter Jennifer, and granddaughters Katie and Madeline.
CNLP of the Year David R. Clark, CNLP, being congratulated by his guests and fellow PlantWNY-Region 6 colleagues.
Hall of Fame Inductee Gary G. Gasparini, Lifetime CNLP, being congratulated by his family
and members of the Gasparini Landscaping Company Team.
Darlene Baum and David Reeves, honoring the memory Sharlene L. Reeves,
along with PlantGFLX-Region 5 leaders and members.
Dr. George L. Good Gold Medal of Horticulture Recipient Jerry R. Parmenter, Senior CNLP, being congratulated
by his parents, daughters, wife, and members of the Elemental Landscapes Team.
NYSNLA's current and past leaders gather for a group shot representing hundreds of years of service
to the association and Green Industry!
NYSNLA Treasurer Beth Fry, Lifetime CNLP; President Melissa Caggiano, CNLP; Vice President Liz Snyder, Senior CNLP;
and Immediate Past President Karl Naegler, CNLP, gather by the waterfall in the Courtyard.
The evening before the Court of Honor, NYSNLA held its Summer Celebration, where the Board of Directors, members and supporters came together to meet our Honorees, get caught-up and enjoy good food and company...
President Melissa Caggiano welcomes everyone to the Summer Celebration.
Honorees Gary Gasparini, Jerry Parmenter, President Caggiano, and David Clark.
NYSNLA's current President and Past Presidents enjoying the Summer Celebration.
Guest enjoying their time together.
A good time was had by all!
NYSNLA Board Member & Region 7 Director Mark Masseo and Administrator Lauren Vink, once again, ran an entertaining Prize Raffle and 50/50 drawing, with the winner taking home a $310.00 prize! Thank you to all the Regions and supporters who donated prizes!
Our Courtyard Plan - A Sensory Garden
NYSNLA has, once again, transformed the Courtyard of the Horticulture Building into a Sensory Garden, where the public can enjoy experiencing and learning about this type of garden as they take in the Fairgrounds.
What is a Sensory Garden? A sensory garden is a garden that has a collection of plants and other elements that are appealing to move or more of the five senses: sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch. Sensory gardens should be accessible for all people to enjoyed--disabled and non-disabled.
Learn More About Sensory Gardens
If you have any questions about our State Fair activities or the Court of Honor,
please contact the NYSNLA Office at:
518-580-4063 or [email protected]
