1. PGMS Award Instructions Thank you for your interest in PGMS. Please follow this PowerPoint closely to submit your PGMS Award application. Start here: – http://pgms.org/pgms-green-star-awards/ http://pgms.org/pgms-green-star-awards/ Complete this PowerPoint Video guide in filling out this form: – http://youtu.be/aa3S0Iw33jw http://youtu.be/aa3S0Iw33jw Submit PowerPoint as an attachment on the online form Complete online form by payment through PayPal, credit card, or mail-in check

2. PGMS Award Instructions PowerPoint must include 28 Slides with 26 Pictures in high resolution as outlined below **Entries containing less than, or more than 28 slides with 26 digital photos will be REJECTED** Each PowerPoint slide must include a descriptive caption A total of 26 photos should be included within this PowerPoint. Breakdown of pictures: – (1) slide outlining Mission Statement for Grounds Department – (15) photos Overall Beauty of Landscape Project – (4) photos showing Crew At Work – (4) photos showing Challenges and Solutions Faced in Maintaining Site – (1) slide of Grounds Program Summary – (1) photo and description of Sustainable Practices – (1) photo and description of Safety Practices – (1) photo of Person in Charge

3. PGMS Award Instructions Please use this PowerPoint as a template in inserting text and photos. Text in Blue should be replaced with either pictures or text

4. PGMS Award Instructions Once PGMS headquarters receives the submission they will review the entry and immediately contact the applicants of being rejected, giving them a grace period of 5 working days to re-submit with the correct amount of slides. Each PowerPoint slide must include a descriptive caption. The four (4) challenge slides should also include a descriptive comment stating what solutions were implemented to meet the challenge including lessons learned. DO NOT USE POSED SHOTS, ENHANCED OR ALTERED PHOTOS.

5. [INSERT INSTITUTION NAME] Institution Category: Small Site (commercial or primary work site with a budget under $80,000) Residential Landscape (single residence or estate owner) Public Works Site (includes parkways, greenways, and intersections) Shopping Area Hospital or Institution Government Building or Complex Cemetery or Memorial Park Industrial, Commercial Site, or Office Park Park, Recreation Area, or Playground Multiple Sites under Management Company Condominium or Apartment Complex Hotel, Motel, or Resort Amusement Park, Theme Park, or Zoo Athletic Fields - baseball, football, lacrosse, soccer (high school, collegiate, semi-pro) Professional Fields - baseball, football, soccer, tennis Golf Course School Grounds (kindergarten - high school, technical school, community colleges) University and College Grounds Urban University Grounds Institution Category: INSERT Institution Point of Contact: Name: INSERT Title: INSERT Email Address: INSERT

6. Your 28 Slides Start Here

7. Mission Statement Please insert your mission statement for the landscape department illustrating the management philosophy

8. Overall Beauty Picture #1 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #1

9. Overall Beauty Picture #2 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #2

10. Overall Beauty Picture #3 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #3

11. Overall Beauty Picture #4 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #4

12. Overall Beauty Picture #5 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #5

13. Overall Beauty Picture #6 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #6

14. Overall Beauty Picture #7 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #7

15. Overall Beauty Picture #8 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #8

16. Overall Beauty Picture #9 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #9

17. Overall Beauty Picture #10 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #10

18. Overall Beauty Picture #11 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #11

19. Overall Beauty Picture #12 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #12

20. Overall Beauty Picture #13 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #13

21. Overall Beauty Picture #14 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #14

22. Overall Beauty Picture #15 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #15

23. Crew At Work Picture #1 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #1

24. Crew At Work Picture #2 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #2

25. Crew At Work Picture #3 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #3

26. Crew At Work Picture #4 Insert Detailed Description of Picture Insert Picture #4

27. Challenges Picture #1 Include a descriptive comment stating what solutions were implemented to meet the challenge including lessons learned. Insert Picture #1

28. Challenges Picture #2 Include a descriptive comment stating what solutions were implemented to meet the challenge including lessons learned. Insert Picture #2

29. Challenges Picture #3 Include a descriptive comment stating what solutions were implemented to meet the challenge including lessons learned. Insert Picture #3

30. Challenges Picture #4 Include a descriptive comment stating what solutions were implemented to meet the challenge including lessons learned. Insert Picture #4

31. Grounds Maintenance Program Summary Please outline a summary of the grounds maintenance program for the site

32. Sustainable Practices Please describe sustainable practices used on site Insert Picture #1

33. Safety Please describe safety features involved on site Insert Picture #1

34. Person in Charge Picture Insert: Name, Title Insert Picture