We are grateful for the recognition our talented team has earned from these international organizations.
Environmental Improvement Awards are issued by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), which rewards independent landscape and lawn care professionals who execute superior projects. Below is a list of our most recent awards. Grand Award is the highest award given, with Merit second and Distinction third. Dennis’ 7 Dees is one of the most decorated, independent landscape contractors in the nation.
Residential Landscaping
| Year | Organization | Project | Honor | Designer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PLANET | Smith Residence | Grand | Drew Snodgrass |
| 2012 | PLANET | Utti Residence | Merit | Darla McGary |
| 2011 | PLANET | SW Hills Residence | Distinction | Darla McGary |
| 2010 | PLANET | Smith Residence | Merit | Drew Snodgrass |
| 2010 | PLANET | Dunthorpe Area Residence | Merit | Drew Snodgrass |
| 2009 | PLANET | NW Portland Residence | Grand | Drew Snodgrass |
| 2009 | PLANET | SW Portland Residence | Distinction | Drew Snodgrass |
| 2008 | PLANET | Tokarski Residence | Grand | David Snodgrass |
| 2006 | PLANET | Dunthorpe Area Residence | Merit | Drew Snodgrass |
| 2006 | PLANET | LaPlante Residence | Distinction | |
| 2006 | OLCA | Martinez-Anderson Residence | Merit | |
| 2005 | OLCA | Sampson Residence | Grand | |
| 2005 | OLCA | Private Residence | Merit | |
| 2004 | ALCA | Martinez-Anderson Residence | Merit | |
| 2004 | ALCA | Sampson Residence | Merit | |
| 2004 | ALCA | Private Residence | Merit | |
| 2001 | ALCA | Private Residence | Merit | |
| 2001 | OLCA | Private Residence | Grand | |
| 2001 | OLCA | Walker Residence | Grand | |
| 2001 | OLCA | Kahle Residence | Grand |
Commercial Landscaping
| Year | Organization | Project | Honor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PLANET | The Mirabella | Grand |
| 2011 | PLANET | PDX Headquarters (Airport) | Grand |
| 2011 | PLANET | CYAN PDX | Merit |
| 2010 | PLANET | Red Soils Plaza | Merit |
| 2009 | PLANET | The Avenue Lofts (Meier & Frank) | Merit |
| 2009 | PLANET | The Meriwether Towers | Grand |
| 2009 | PLANET | The Vaux | Grand |
| 2007 | PLANET | The Meriwether | Distinction |
| 2007 | PLANET | The Vaux | Merit |
| 2005 | PLANET | The Streets of Tanasbourne | Distinction |
| 2003 | ALCA | Portland International Airport | Merit |
Safety Awards
| Year | Organization | Honor |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PLANET | No Days Away from Work |
| 2011 | PLANET | Overall Safety Achievement Award – Gold Performance Level |
| 2010 | PLANET | No Injuries or Illnesses and No Days Away from Work |
| 2010 | PLANET | Overall Safety Achievement Award – Gold Performance Level |
| 2009 | PLANET | Overall Safety Achievement Award – Silver Performance Level |
| 2008 | PLANET | No Days Away from Work |
| 2008 | PLANET | Overall Safety Achievement Award – Silver Performance Level |
| 2007 | PLANET | Overall Safety Achievement Award – Silver Performance Level |
| 2005 | PLANET | Overall Safety Achievement Award – Silver Performance Level |
| 2005 | PLANET | No Time Loss Days Away from Work |
| 2004 | PLANET | No Time Loss Days Away from Work |
| 2004 | PLANET | Overall Safety Achievement Award – Silver Performance Level |
| 2002 | ALCA | Combined Employee & Fleet Safety Awards – 3rd Place |
| 2002 | ALCA | Fleet Safety Award – 1st Place |
| 2002 | ALCA | Most Improved Fleet Safety |
| 2001 | ALCA | No Lost Time Accidents |
| 2001 | ALCA | Employee Safety – 3rd Place |
| 2000 | ALCA | No Lost Time Accidents |
| 1999 | ALCA | No Lost Time Accidents |
| 1999 | ALCA | Employee Safety – 1st Place |
| 1999 | ALCA | No Lost Time Accidents |
| 1996 | ALCA | Combined Employee & Fleet Safety Record |
| 1996 | ALCA | Accident Prevention Record |
| 1996 | ALCA | No Lost Time Accidents |
PLANET – the Professional Landcare Network – is a national and international umbrella organization for various industry groups, including lawn care professionals, design build companies, landscaping and landscape maintenance contractors, and interior plantscapers. PLANET, formerly Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA) and the Professional Lawn Care Association of America (PLCAA) is based in Herndon, Virginia and has 100,000 members. It is among the largest green industry trade associations in the United States.
OLCA – Oregon Landscape Contractors Association