November 2020 - 6

FROM THE EDITOR
TEN YEARS OF GREATNESS
Ten years. Ten years is a long time. Ten years ago, I was unmarried and childless living
in a tiny apartment in Chicago. Oh, how times change. Ten years ago, the Chicago Cubs
were still desperately and painfully chasing a World Series title. Ten years ago, Instagram
and Pinterest were barely being introduced.
Ten years ago, you were growing and selling orange petunias! OFA was hosting Short
Course. The California Pack Trials had just become the California Spring Trials. Ten years
ago, it was illegal to grow any type of cannabis or hemp crop for recreational use.
To call this past decade eventful would be an understatement.
Nine years ago, the GPN team came up with an idea to recognize and honor our
industry's young professionals. The movers and shakers that showed dedication, passion
and strong work ethic in both their careers and personal lives. Ten
years ago, the 40 Under 40 program was born. And it has grown to
become something bigger than any of us could have ever imagined.
In 2012, the GPN and
Lawn & Garden Retailer staff
held a brief reception for the
inaugural 40 Under 40 class.
The room was small, but full.
The ceremony was short and
sweet, but lively. And once the
event wrapped up, we knew we
were onto something great.
Fast forward to 2021. Next
May, we will once again be
recognizing 40 individuals
under the age of 40 that are
making a huge impact on
horticulture. And in July, we
will host our 10th 40 Under 40
ceremony at Cultivate.
For those of you who
participated in our 2020
ceremony, things were
obviously different this year.
We held a virtual reception
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From the inaugural Class of 2012 to the most recent Class of 2020,
GPN's 40 Under 40 has honored 360 horticulture rock stars. The
2021 class will make 400!
for our class; their friends, family and coworkers; those who nominated; and our gracious
sponsors. While it wasn't the party that we have gotten used to over the years, it was a
proper celebration full of smiles, laughs and applause.
That being said, we are more excited than ever for our next class. This is 10 years
in the making, and the class of 2021 and the celebration we have
planned will certainly make up for the turbulence of 2020.
And the ride begins now. We are now accepting nominations for
the 40 Under 40 Class of 2021! Do you know an individual that you
think deserves to be recognized for his or her contributions to the
industry? From growers and pathologists to educators and retailers
to breeders and brokers, and everything in between, we want to
celebrate the greatness that makes up the future of horticulture.
Just go to gpnmag.com/40-under-40-awards to learn about this
year's class and how to nominate someone for the Class of 2021.
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