Awards and Recognition
Awards of Excellence
The company has received numerous NALP Grand Awards in its many years in business, which are given to honor superior landscape projects that help enhance the public perception of the industry (see our portfolio for award-winning projects).
Excellence in Landscape Awards
LCA awards recognize the exceptional design, installation, and/or maintenance in residential and commercial categories. The company has received numerous LCA Grand Awards in its many years in business (see our portfolio for award-winning projects).
Landscape Leadership Award
Craig Ruppert was recognized for his significant contributions to LCA and positive impact on the landscape industry in this region (presented in 2022).
Corporate Volunteer Award (CVA) for Innovative Employee Volunteer Program
This award celebrates corporate social responsibility by recognizing local businesses for their support of the Montgomery County community through corporate engagement and employee volunteerism (presented in 2021).
Business Hall of Fame
Craig was inducted into the JAGW Business Hall of Fame for his professional and philanthropic contributions to the quality of life in Greater Washington through the private sector economy (presented in 2021).
Community Partnership Award
Presented by the National Association of Landscape Professionals, this award recognizes companies who demonstrate leadership in helping restore or revive communities (presented in 2019).
Community Stewardship Award
Recognized Ruppert Landscape's community service project transforming the grounds of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Stone Mountain, GA (presented in 2019).
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Excellence in Construction Award
Projects honored recently include Sagamore Pendry Hotel (2018), The National Museum of African American History and Culture (2018), and Pike & Rose (2016).
ABC Metro Washington & Virginia Chapter’s Landscape Subcontractor of the Year
Ruppert was named the Landscape Subcontractor of the Year (2002, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2023)
Leadership Award
Former president Chris Davitt was recognized alongside business owners, educators and others allied to the green industry who have gone above and beyond in their dedication to their field (presented in 2015).
50 Fastest Growing Mid-Sized Companies
Recognizes the region’s 50 fastest-growing mid-sized companies and 10 small Emerging Growth companies who have experienced outsized growth based on a combined three-year average of revenue and employee growth (presented in 2015).
Community Builder Award
The award is given by the Home Builders Care Foundation in recognition of a member whose charitable efforts help raise awareness of the homebuilding industry’s spirit of giving (presented in 2014).
Catholic Business Person of the Year Award
CEO Craig Ruppert was honored by the Catholic Business Network of Montgomery County (CBN-MC) as its Business Person of the Year for his professional and civic contributions that have had a great impact on the county (presented in 2013).
Environmental Business Award
Honors outstanding landscape businesses that demonstrate a corporate focus and commitment to conduct their business practices in ways that conserve, protect and enhance the urban environments of North America (presented in 2011).
Corporate Community Service Award
This award was created to honor businesses that seek to build and improve relationships and conditions in their own communities (presented in 2010).
Easter Seals Philanthropist of the Year Award
CEO Craig Ruppert was recognized for over a decade of leadership and giving, including spearheading the capital campaign, helping to drive the organization forward as a board member and helping others to understand and appreciate the services that Easter Seals offers in our area (presented in 2008).
Leadership Award
CEO Craig Ruppert was recognized for making an impact on the industry—both regionally and nationally—and having unique philosophies on running a landscape business that have positively impacted its employees, customers and community (presented in 2008).
Fastest Growing Landscape Companies List
Ruppert Landscape ranked #1 on the list (in 2008)
The Clifford M. Kendall Philanthropist of the Year Award
CEO Craig Ruppert was recognized for his impact on the community through charitable giving and philanthropic leadership which sets an inspiring example (presented in 2008).
National Capital Business Ethics Award
The National Capital Chapter of the Society of Financial Services Professionals, in conjunction with George Mason University, recognizes companies that have demonstrated integrity, civic and social responsibility, and business excellence (presented in 2007).
Workforce and Economic Development Award for Agricultural Environmental Innovation
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 (presented in 2007).
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% (in 2005).
Clarence Donohoe Award
Craig Ruppert was recognized 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 in 2001).
Humanitarian Award
Former president Chris Davitt was recognized for generating awareness of the organization and committing labor and funding to its causes (presented in 2000).
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, The Capital Gateway and Ruppert Corporate Headquarters.
The President's Volunteer 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