Just as Landscape Industry Certified is the mark of excellence for individuals in the industry, the new Landscape Industry-Accredited Company designation is the mark of excellence at the company level. When you are recognized as a Landscape Industry-Accredited Company, you differentiate yourself from the competition and your employees all share in that mark of professionalism.
Accreditations and certifications help in the bidding process, help attract top employees, and help clients understand that your team is well-educated and trained on the latest best practices. Review the program details and get started on the path to becoming a Landscape Industry-Accredited Company.
Landscape Industry-Accredited Companies are:
- Knowledgeable, employing well-trained, Landscape Industry-Certified employees.
- Safe because they participate in the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) Safe Company program or the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) safety program.
- Ethical as they provide clear client communications and ethical operating procedures.
- In compliance because they comply with state, local, and federal codes, statues, and licensing and insurance requirements.
Requirements
- Employ at least 10 percent Landscape Industry-Certified staff, including at least one person on staff who holds the designation Landscape Industry-Certified Staff Manager.
- Participate in a national safety program.
- Conduct responsible and ethical business practices.
- Complete the Pledge of Excellence.
- Submit three customer reference verification forms.
- Complete the application.
Application Process
- Complete and submit an application and necessary documentation, along with the application fee.
- Complete and submit the Pledge of Excellence form.
- Submit three customer reference verification forms. (These should be returned directly from your customers to the NALP headquarters.)
- Upon review of application materials, NALP will notify the applicant of its status. (This could take 30 to 60 days.)
- Upon approval, Landscape Industry-Accredited Companies will receive a certificate, rights to use the Seal of Approval and marketing materials to help promote their company accreditation.
