Awards
FastTrack Award for Best Business Practices
Regional winner and international finalist in the "Motivating and Retaining Employees" category. Program sponsored by Riggs Bank and Arthur Anderson
President's Service Award; Clinton Administration
One of 18 recipients from 3,500 nominations; co-sponsored by The Points of Light Foundation and the Corporation for National Service
Leadership Washington Award
Community Service achievement for Kennedy Playground Renovation (Washington, DC)
Humanitarian Award
Given by Food For The Poor, Inc. to one of its two million donors for generating awareness of the organization and committing labor and funding to its causes. (Presented to Chris Davitt, 2000)
Clarence Donohoe Award
Given by Easter Seals for outstanding contributions to the organization and its clients, including the dedication of time to its committees/task forces and enhancement of its programs. (Presented to Craig Ruppert, March 2001)
Professional Landcare Network Environmental Improvement Grand Award
The company has received several PLANET Grand Awards in its many years in business. Some recent award winning projects include: Sunrise Senior Living (Connecticut Avenue), The University of Maryland Smith Beautification Project, the Asia Trail Exhibit at the National Zoo, The Baltimore Inner Harbor and The World of Coca Cola.
Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies List
Ruppert was recognized on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies of the three-year growth rate of 659.95%
Landscape Contractors Association Excellence in Landscape Grand Award
The company has received several LCA Grand Awards in its many years in business. Some recent award winning projects include: Sunrise Senior Living (Connecticut Avenue), The University of Maryland Smith Beautification Project, The Asia Trail Exhibit at the National Zoo, The Marine Corps Barracks and the Franciscan Monastery.
Montgomery County Beautification Award
Over the years, the company received several Montgomery County Beautification Awards. Some recent award winning projects include: Chelsea Towers, Human Genome Sciences, The Carlton, Maplewood Park Place, One Central Plaza and The Capital Gateway.
Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association Professional Landscape Awards
Over the years, the company received several MALTA awards. Recent award winning projects include: The Avenues Webb Ginn and The World of Coca-Cola.
Workforce and Economic Development Award for Agricultural Environmental Innovation in Montgomery County (2007)
Presented to an employer that has demonstrated awareness of the impact its business has on the environment and has taken steps to preserve agricultural land, promote environmental awareness, or improve or protect the environment in one of the following areas: air quality; water quality; recycling; reforestation; hybrid vehicles; or open space.
National Capital Business Ethics Award
Given The National Capital Chapter of the Society of Financial Services Professionals, in conjunction with George Mason University, this prestigious award recognizes companies that have demonstrated integrity, civic and social responsibility, and business excellence.
(October, 2007)
Ernst & Young Philanthropist of the Year Award Finalist
Recognized Craig Ruppert as a finalist in 2008
Washington Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Landscape Companies List
Received ranking of #1 on that list in February, 2008
The Clifford M. Kendall Philanthropist of the Year Award
Presented by the Montgomery County Community Foundation to an individual who has made a special impact on the community through charitable giving and whose philanthropic leadership sets an inspiring example. (presented to Craig Ruppert, 2008)
Maryland’s Top 25 CEO’s
Craig Ruppert was honored as one of Maryland’s Top 25 CEO’s in The Business and Politics Gazette (2008)
ABC Metro Washington & Virginia Chapter’s Landscape Subcontractor of the Year
Ruppert was named the Landscape Subcontractor of the Year / ABC Metro Washington & VA Chapters (2002, 2008)
2008 Leadership Award
Presented to Craig Ruppert by Lawn & Landscape Magazine at The Green Industry Expo in Louisville, KY. This award is given to individuals who have made an impact on the industry—both regionally and nationally—and have unique philosophies on running a landscape business that have positively impacted its employees, customers and community.