Mark Borst, founder and president of Borst Landscape & Design in Allendale, has been honored as a Trailblazer by The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET).
This is the second time Borst or his company has been recognized by PLANET for excellence in the landscape industry. Borst, a Wyckoff resident, is one of only three landscape professionals nationwide to earn the Trailblazer designation in the Design/Build/Installation category. He recently received theTrailblazer award at PLANET's Green Industry Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
"To be recognized by my colleagues in the landscape industry is truly an honor," said Borst, also a member of the township's Shade Tree Commission and Board of Adjustment. "I look forward to helping other landscape professionals develop and deepen their knowledge and skills in the design/build sector of their businesses."
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PLANET's Trailblazers represent a group of dedicated industry professionals who were nominated by their peers for making significant and long-term contributions to the green industry in the areas of lawn care, design/build/installation, interior plantscaping, and landscape management.
Individuals who are selected for this lifetime honor are committed to giving something back to the green industry; each Trailblazer sets aside one day per year to provide on-site mentoring to a PLANET member. This peer mentoring and networking program allows both emerging and established companies to gain insight and advice on how to develop and grow their businesses.
Borst was cited for his longevity and success in the landscape and hardscape arenas, as well as his long-standing commitment to giving back to the community through charitable endeavors and assistance to local nonprofit organizations.
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Each Trailblazer nominee must go through a rigorous review process by a PLANET specialty group committee, the association's membership committee and the board of directors for final approval.
For more information about Borst Landscape & Design, call (201) 785-9400 or visit www.borstlandscape.com.
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