Green Island Design Receives National Environmental Improvement Award

Deer Park, NY, September 12, 2008

Green Island Design is proud to announce it has been awarded the Environmental Improvement Award of Distinction for it’s project, “The Preserve” in the 39th Annual Environmental Improvement Awards Program sponsored by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET).

Green Island Design conceptualized "The Preserve," an 8-foot-by-5-foot fountain made of South Bay Quartzite stacked stone for The Melting Pot restaurant located in Farmingdale, NY. The fountain resembles the shape, sound, and feel of an actual "melting pot," complete with bubbling water that appears to simmer up at the top as if it were truly boiling, which then cascades down the structures tapered sides.

Owner Jon Pappalardi, “We are extremely excited to showcase our skills and commitment to our clients on a national level. The fact that we are being recognized for this award is a testament to our entire organization as well as The Melting Pot itself. It shows what can be accomplished when two parties are open and honest with each other and share the same enthusiasm throughout the process.”

Green Island Design is a nationally recognized, award winning Landscape Design and Construction company serving Long Island as well as the Greater New York Metro area. We specialize in all facets of the outdoor decorative environment. From initial conceptual design through the installation of plantings, masonry, lighting, and more, all of your design and construction needs are realized through Green Island Design.

PLANET’s Environmental Improvement Awards Program reflects the association’s commitment to creating and preserving the beauty of our landscape. The program is designed to reward independent landscape, lawn care, and interior plantscaping professionals who execute superior projects. PLANET strives to increase public awareness of environmental improvement through contracted landscaping, lawn care, and interior plantscaping and encourages the consistent use of quality materials and workmanship.

Special thanks to the judges Bruce Moore, Jr., Eastern Land Management, Inc., Will Spiegelberg, CLP, of Spiegelberg Landscape Design, Inc., and Brad Tabke, CLP, of Quercus Landscapes, Inc. as well as Awards Committee Chair Bruce Allentuck, Allentuck Landscaping Company, and Awards Committee Co-Chair Bill Horn, CLP, CLT, American Civil Constructors, Inc.

PLANET represents approximately 4,200 green industry service-provider companies and suppliers nationwide that specialize in lawn care, design/build/installation, interior plantscaping, and landscape management. These firms and their employees represent more than 100,000 green industry professionals.