Honors & Service Awards

 Fellows 

Award of Distinction

Chapter Service Award

2025 RECIPIENT

 Martin Carrion van Rijn, California Chapter

Widely admired for his integrity and unwavering commitment to excellence, Martin Carrion van Rijn was presented with the 2025 Chapter Service Award for his exceptional contributions to the APLD CA Chapter and Sacramento District, and for his dedication as an exemplary APLD representative.

Over the years, Martin has served the Sacramento District in multiple capacities, including President, Treasurer, and Membership Chair. His steadfast dedication has fostered a loyal and engaged Sacramento District community. In all his APLD leadership roles, Martin has demonstrated a strong work ethic, informed by the business model of his design/build company, Landscape Symphonies.

Martin sees the Chapter Service Award as a collective achievement. “I feel that even though this award has my name on it, it also carries the names of all members of the APLD California board, past and present.”

For Martin, volunteering with APLD is not only a way to give back but also a source of professional and personal enrichment.

Harry Schuster Service Award

Award for Leadership in Landscape Sustainability

2025 RECIPIENT

Jody Ash, Wild Heritage Gardens & Design

Jody Ash is the owner and visionary of Wild Heritage Gardens & Design, a full-service landscaping company focused on all-natural, sustainable and permaculture-based practices.

As a leader and expert in sustainable landscaping, Jody passionately advocates for sustainable and ecosystem-based landscaping and design at every opportunity, and her company is dedicated to being on the cutting edge of natural land solutions.

Learn more about Jody and her work at www.wildheritagegardens.com.