by Bethany Vann | 14 Mar 24 | Supplier News
Landscapeplus is raising money for a member of its team after their “life was turned upside down” from a cancer diagnosis.
Just 18 months ago warehouse manager Jake Boulton was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma; a cancerous brain tumour that spreads through the cerebrospinal fluid.
He underwent a 13 hour surgery at John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford, where he was required to stay post-op for 111 days.
Now Boulton’s radiotherapy and chemotherapy have finished, he is working to regain his mobility and independence through hydrotherapy sessions.
On 26 May, the team at Landscapeplus plan to run a combined 52 miles in three hours in an effort to raise enough funds for Boulton to take additional hydrotherapy sessions over the next 52 weeks.
Landscapeplus director Sam Cox, who organised the fundraiser, says Boulton is a “much loved” member of the team, and the money raised will go towards helping Boulton “get back home to his 10 month old daughter and start a new chapter in his life.”
For more information on Boulton’s story and to donate, visit: gofundme.com/f/jakes-recovery-from-medulloblastoma
by Bethany Vann | 09 Aug 23 | News
Pro Landscaper’s Unsung Heroes in association with Landscapeplus launched earlier this year to shine a light on the individuals who keep their companies and the industry going but often go unrecognised.
With just five days left to enter, director Sam Cox of Landscapeplus talks about why the company was keen to support the awards and what visitors can expect from the company at this year’s FutureScape, where the awards ceremony will be taking place
Why is Landscapeplus supporting Pro Landscaper’s Unsung Heroes awards?
“We’ve never supported an award ceremony before and the Unsung Heroes element appealed to us, it’s different.
“I remember sitting at one of the first FutureScape events at The View from the Top and it was all about the skill shortage and bringing young people into the industry.
“If we can recognise those young people before they might change careers and go elsewhere, it’s only going to do good things and keep those people in the industry.”
How does this partnership align with Landscapeplus’ own values?
“We do a lot at both ends of the spectrum; we will be happy working on a Chelsea show garden but we also go into design schools as well and we’ll teach the next generation of industry professionals.
“Recognising that not everyone is working on those top end projects or not at the pinnacle of their career just yet is quite appealing to us.”
What does Landscapeplus do to support its own Unsung Heroes?
“We’ve got a real culture of development from within, and a lot of people will come into the business in one role and will then move around and find the right role for themselves.
“We get the right people on the bus and then find the right seat for them.”
Why do you feel recognising Unsung Heros is important, especially to Landscapeplus?
“Someone who’s quite early in their career or someone who’s not that confident in their career choice, being recognised with an award like this might be a turning point for them to say, ‘actually no, this is something I am really good at’ and give them that self-confidence.”
What is Landscapeplus set to showcase at its FutureScape stand this year?
“We are going to talk very little about products; we’re going to buck the trend from what we’ve done in previous year, and we’re going to talk all about what we do besides products, so what we feel gives us our personality and makes us different.
“We’re not afraid to be different.”
Applications for the Pro Landscaper Unsung Heroes awards in association with Landscapeplus are free and close 14 August, with winners announced at FutureScape 2023.
Click here to enter someone you know who deserves the recognition, including yourself!
by The Pro Landscaper Team | 23 Feb 23 | News
Pro Landscaper has launched a new award for individuals who keep companies and the industry going, yet don’t get the recognition they deserve
Pro Landscaper is looking for 25 individuals to be crowned Pro Landscaper’s Unsung Heroes. These awards allow the industry to shine a light on those within the industry that help keep things running. Perhaps you know a site manager that has been doing fantastic work? Or a great contact with a supplier that is always helpful? Or many even someone within HR that goes out of their way to make sure everyone is cared for?
Applications are now open. They can come from individuals themselves, a nominated colleague, a manager, or even an industry contact (someone who works within the supply chain, a subcontractor or from anywhere else).
Pro Landscaper’s chairman Jim Wilkinson says: “We’ve previously held similar initiatives such as Pro Landscaper’s Most Influential. This time, we want to highlight the fantastic work that those not in the public eye do for the sector.
“This is a great opportunity for managers to nominate their staff members, sections of their supply chains or their second in command – anyone who makes their job easier.
“We’re excited about this initiative and look forward to helping the sector give some recognition to those that richly deserve it.”
The only limitations on who can enter the awards is as follows: applicants/nominee’s must currently work in the sector and must have been with their current company for the last 12 months. Other than that, all you need to know about the nominee is their name, their job title, their company name, and their email address.
