The Young Professional of the Year is awarded to an individual, who is a member of the association and can represent any industry segment, that is under the age of 40, who has made outstanding achievements and represents the best aspects of the future of the industry in New Jersey.

2024 - Nick Iadevaia, A.N.T.

2023 - Alexandra Rakoczy, Cerbo's Nurseries

2022 - Carl Hesselein, Pleasant Run Nursery

2021 - Ryan Overdevest, Overdevest Nurseries, LP

2020 - Joey Bartonek, Barton Nurseries

2019 - R.J. Curcio, New Jersey Deer Control

2018 - Rosalind Doremus, Formerly from Pleasant Run Nursery

2017 - Bob Blew, Centerton Nursery

2016 - Kate Posten, Halka Nurseries, Inc.

2015 - Tanya Gregory, Fernbrook Nursery

2014 - Abby O’Brien & Janise Maxwell, County Line Nursery

2013 - Dan and Matt Sepers, Sepers Nursery, Newfield, NJ  08344

2012 - Timothy Serinese, Timothy’s Gardening Center, Robbinsville, NJ  08691

2011 - Mike Pasquarello, Elite Landscaping