MNLA Sponsorship

January 12, 2010

Josh Thiel, a 2009 intern and winner of scholarship through the MNLA

One student in the horticultural studies program at Chippewa Valley Technical College recently received a scholarship sponsored by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) Foundation. The scholarship recipient is Josh Thiel.

The MNLA scholarship program recognizes superior students enrolled in horticultural, nursery or landscape studies programs at several area colleges and universities. The scholarships are designed by MNLA and its member companies to help grow future leaders in the nursery and landscape industry.

MNLA member firm Gertens, based in Inver Grove Heights, sponsored the scholarship for Thiel.

To be eligible for an MNLA scholarship, applicants must possess a “C” grade average or better, present letters of recommendation from instructors and employers, and submit an essay stating their career goals and objectives.

The Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association is the state’s largest green industry trade association with over 1,500 member companies. Members include nurseries, garden centers, landscape contractors, landscape designers, irrigation contractors, commercial flower growers, tree care specialists, professional gardening services, and turf and landscape management professionals.

Congratulations Josh, and we were thrilled that you were able to intern with us during the summer of 2009. Good luck on your studies and future opportunities!!