The Ann Hunter-Welborn Circle of Excellence Award
Recognizing Industry Leaders in Sustainability
At Hunter Industries, sustainability means achieving a balance between the People we affect, the Planet we impact, and the Profits we earn. What we’ve discovered over the course of our sustainability movement is that we cannot achieve our goals alone. The Ann Hunter-Welborn Circle of Excellence Award recognizes outstanding individuals, companies, and organizations for promoting sustainable practices within our industry.
We hope that by sharing the accomplishments of the award recipients, others will be encouraged to join the cause. As the years pass and more recipients are selected, we want everyone to feel inspired by what this award represents to us and the communities in which we live, work, and play.
Meet Our Award Winners
2022 Recipients

Ellie Kamara, Santa Teresa Enterprises Limited
melbournefc.com.au/support-the-club/santa-teresa-oval-projectThrough the relationship between Santa Teresa Enterprises Limited and the Melbourne Football club, the play space has received irrigation and turf.
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Stan Southwick, SLA Land Architect
slalandarchitects.com/SLA Land Architects strive to deliver low maintenance, water efficient, and functional spaces for their clients
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Glen Schmidt and Jennifer Montgomery, Schmidt Design Group
schmidtdesign.comIn 2007 Schmidt Design Group embraced the opportunity and responsibility of pledging a Sustainable Sites Initiative pilot project in the San Diego Area.
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Billy Krimmel, Miridae Landscape
miridae.comWith a mission to break down barriers between human-occupied areas and wild native habitats, Miridae Landscape believes that connecting these environments promotes healthy communities for both the natural and built environment.
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Les Hill
asgca.org/architect/lhill/Les strives to deliver long lasting solutions that maximize water efficiency with low maintenance products with a robust life span.
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2021 Recipients

Bill Cohn, Massey Services
masseyservices.com/about-us/community-involvementBill and the Massey family understand the critical importance of protecting the environment while supporting local communities. …
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Jon Lauer, Professional Irrigation Systems
proirrigation.comIn 2020, Jon and his team at Professional Irrigation Systems hosted their 10th-annual food drive. …
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Shawn Maestretti, Studio Petrichor
studio-petrichor.comShawn is a proponent of forward-thinking environmental initiatives that embody ethical practices and nature-based solutions. …
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Paul Vecchia, Collaborative V Design Studio
collaborativev.comPaul and his team at Collaborative V Design Studio have long demonstrated their commitment to environmental conservation by sponsoring innovative design projects. …
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2020 Recipients

Doug Bennett, Southern Nevada Water Authority
watersmartinnovations.comDoug is a fierce advocate for water conservation. He was instrumental in organizing the Irrigation Association’s Smart Water Application Technologies (SWAT) initiative …
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Jack Zunino, JW Zunino Landscape Architecture
jwzunino.comJack is a fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects, an icon in the landscape design community, and a longtime educator at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas …
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Terra Prima
terraprimainc.comInnovative landscape design firm Terra Prima borrows its name from an Italian phrase that translates to “Earth first” — their approach in everything they do …
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2019 Recipients

Arch Nexus
archnexus.comArchitectural Nexus is a multi-disciplinary architectural design firm whose values are centered on inspiration, stewardship …
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Hermann + Simon
hermanndesigngroup.comIn 2015 amid a statewide drought, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer led a “San Diegans Waste No Water” campaign …
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Imad Shaar
Born in 1953 in beautiful Ainab, Lebanon, Imad Daher Shaar completed studies at the American University of Beirut …
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Lori Palmquist
puddle-stompers.comLori Palmquist continually practices environmental sustainability in her professional and personal affairs …
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Sports Turf Managers Association
stma.orgSince 1981, the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) has provided education, information, and practical …
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2018 Recipients

Butte College
butte.eduChampioned by facilities director Craig Stenvall and irrigation and maintenance supervisor Jeff Jurickovich, Butte …
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Carl Kominsky
Carl Kominsky is a trailblazing landscape architect, irrigation consultant, and educator from the picturesque desert …
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Fytogreen
fytogreen.comFytogreen is Australia’s leading specialist in roof gardens, vertical gardens, and green facades …
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Studio-MLA
studio-mla.comCalifornia-based landscape architecture firm Studio-MLA believes in connecting people and empowering ideas through …
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