In June 2012, Jason Craven, President and Owner of Dallas landscaping company Southern Botanical was awarded the prestigious 2012 Young Leader Award by TNLA, the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association.
Jason Craven, President and Owner of Dallas landscaping company Southern Botanical Inc., was awarded the prestigious 2012 Young Leader Award by the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association in June 2012.
The TNLA, or Texas Nursery and Landscape Association and the preeminent green industry organization in Texas, created the award in 1996 to recognize young TNLA members who, through their efforts to the association, the industry and the community, have already made a significant and noticeable impact.
Criteria for the award requires individuals to be nominated by their peers, to be under 41 years old, members of the TNLA or owner/employees of member organizations, and to have made notable contributions to the industry, the association and the community. Nominations are submitted to TNLA for judging.
“This was a total surprise, and a very humbling experience,” said Mr. Craven, “I am the recipient of an honor that should really be shared by our whole team. They represent the best, most talented, hardest working people in the industry. I can only accept this recognition on behalf of the entire company!”
Craven credits Southern Botanical’ssuccesses to highly trained, certified and dedicated teams, and the company’s philosophy of anticipatory service. “We really try to anticipate each clients’ needs, and then work hard to deliver more than they expect.”Under Mr. Craven’s leadership, Southern Botanical has become known for industry-leading use of cutting-edge technology, going the extra mile for each client, expanding the philosophy of sustainable landscaping, and the company’s generous support of local schools, charitable organizations and community events with manpower, plant material donations and financial sponsorships.
Dallas landscaping company Southern Botanical is the DFW benchmark for high-end landscaping and garden management. Considered a turnkey vendor for complete indoor and outdoor horticultural décor, irrigation, drainage, and hardscape installations, Southern Botanical has one objective - total commitment to meeting clients’ individual needs. They hire only licensed and certified professionals to lead their teams, and all employees attend a weekly continuing education program focusing on efficiency, quality control, communication and professionalism. Their clientele includes many high-end residences, exclusive hotels, HOA’s and commercial properties, but no job is considered too big or too small. They were recently included on the prestigious 2010 Dallas 100 list from SMU’s Cox School of Business.
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