News Southern Botanical wins TNLA Gold and Silver for Dallas Arts District Work December 1, 2016 Dallas Landscaper, Southern Botanical Inc., for the eighth year in a row, has been awarded a prestigious Gold Award from the TNLA Texas Excellence in Landscaping Awards. In addition to the Gold Award, they were also awarded a Silver Award. This year’s awards included the Gold Award for Commercial Maintenance and the Silver Award for Commercial Installation over $100,000. The winning properties include two beautiful commercial projects, both located in the Arts District of Downtown Dallas. The Gold winner, a spectacular Asian Garden at the Trammell Crow Center is a beautiful and serene hidden treasure in the heart of the busy downtown district. The Silver winner is the newly completed Eagle Family Plaza at the Dallas Museum of Art. Each project was unique and meticulously executed, and both provide quiet green spaces for business and arts patrons to enjoy peaceful, art-filled respite from the bustle. About the Texas Excellence in Landscaping Awards Program Sponsored by the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association, the Texas Excellence in Landscaping Awards program is the state’s premier industry event and recognizes excellence in installation, design, design/build, maintenance and special projects. Award recipients will be honored at the TNLA Awards Dinner in Dallas, Texas during the August EXPO. Entries were judged on the basis of difficulty, craftsmanship and attention to detail, in addition to specific criteria listed in each category. Each of the entry categories was evaluated independently; the type, size,and cost of the project were not criteria for judging. The judging panel is composed of Texas judges with expertise in regional conditions and landscaping feats meriting distinction. TNLA’s Anna McGarity commented, “We applaud you on your bold talent and forward-looking vision that sets the standard for landscaping excellence in Texas and ensures a bright future for this industry.”