116th MNLA Annual Meeting & Luncheon 

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Event sponsor

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026 • 11:45 am
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, Marlborough

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association will be held at 11:45 AM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Scroll to the bottom of this page to register online.

The luncheon will begin at 11:45 am.

The breakfast is $50/person with pre-registration required on or before January 30, 2026. Standalone tickets for the Annual Meeting & Breakfast are only available to current MNLA members.

The Annual Business Session will begin promptly at noon.

At this time, the officers will present brief reports on the activities of your association. Elections of officers and directors for 2026 take place, followed by votes of the membership.

Join us for recognition of MNLA members who have made significant contributions to the association and the industry. MNLA awards include:

President’s Award
A special award given by the MNLA President in appreciation for dedication and outstanding service within the association on behalf of the nursery and landscape industry.

Young Nursery & Landscape Professional of the Year Award
The Young Nursery Professional of the Year is an annual award established by the New England Nursery Association. Its purpose is to reward, to honor and to encourage participation, achievement and growth by an individual who is involved in a related horticultural industry and has not reached the age of 40 years, who has shown involvement in his or her state and/or regional nursery association, who have contributed to the growth and success of their company of employment and who has portrayed an image to the public of what our products and services can do for them.

Henry S. Gillet Environmental Leadership Award
The Environmental Leadership Award established in recognizes individuals who have consistently provided informed leadership in dealing with complex environmental issues.

Keynote Presentation

Cultivating the Future—Attracting and Growing the Next Generation of Green Industry Talent with Terri McEnaney, Bailey Nurseries

Attracting and retaining young professionals is essential for future leadership and growth in the green industry. We will discuss practical, low-cost strategies to appeal to the next generation and share success stories. Investing in workforce development enhances profitability, company culture, and long-term sustainability. Understanding what young talent values makes it easier to engage, hire, and retain them as we work toward future growth.

The MNLA Board of Directors invites you to be recognized as an industry leader by sponsoring the 116th MNLA Annual Meeting & Luncheon.

Your generous sponsorship includes:

  • A vendor booth
  • Four (4) full, two-day Winter Forum event registrations
  • Special signage noted at the MNLA Annual Meeting

Pricing

Keynote Sponsor $2,500

Pricing to attend Annual Meeting & Luncheon

$50/current MNLA member

Please note, only current MNLA members can purchase standalone tickets for the Annual Meeting & Luncheon. Pre-register online on or before January 30, 2026.

Register online

Please note that this registration form is for members who want to participate in the MNLA Annual Meeting only. Registrations completed for the Winter Forum will include the MNLA Annual Meeting & Luncheon program. All registrations are transferable within a company; they are however non-refundable.

A note for MNLA members:

All MNLA members must sign in to register as an attendee for this event. A sign in link will appear next to the ticket options below if you are not already signed in. Please contact MNLA at 413-369-4731 if you are unable to successfully sign in.

A note for MNLA members that are also current MCHs:

MNLA members that are also MCHs may have two logins for mnla.com. Keep in mind that both logins may use with the same email address but have different passwords. Passwords can be reset by clicking “Need a password?” or “Request Password” when signing in and selecting the correct account. The MNLA member account will go by the business name while the MCH account will display your name with “MCH” after it. Please contact MNLA at 413-369-4731 if you are unable to successfully sign in.
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DISCLAIMER: Although every reasonable effort is made to provide the speakers, topics, and sessions listed, some changes or substitutions may occur. Speakers and sessions are subject to cancellation or change up to and including the day the session(s) are scheduled to be held. Changes or cancellations are made at the discretion of MNLA and may be done without notifying attendees. If sessions are changed or canceled no refunds should be expected. Submission of the registration form acknowledges acceptance of this provision.

Partner programs

Plant Something MA

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Plant Something MA is a project of MNLA which includes professional environmental horticulturists—people who grow, care for, design and install plantings and landscapes in your community.

Growing Wild

Growing Wild: native plants in Massachusetts logo

Growing Wild helps reverse the loss of biological diversity, foster and protect endangered species and add to the natural beauty of our Commonwealth—right in your own backyard.

Not an MNLA member?

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There are many reasons to join MNLA.

MNLA provides access to green industry speakers on the cutting-edge and up-to-date information. Our dynamic community is made up of folks from all walks of life. Colleagues share advice and insights. Passion for the betterment of our community drives member participation in MNLA. Individual contribution is valued. Get involved! Join a committee or volunteer at an event. Make our industry—and your business—better!

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