BUFFALO GROVE, IL--(Marketwire - September 10, 2010) - Ambius, the global plantscaping leader, was honored to receive eight awards recognizing the company's commitment to excellence, innovation, and professionalism in the interior plantscaping industry at the 18th annual PIA Interior Plantscape Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet at the CalScape Expo 2010 on September 2nd, 2010 at the San Diego Sheraton Hotel & Marina.
The awards celebrated Ambius's work for a diverse array of clients which included malls, commercial buildings, cruise ships and hospitals. Ambius received the following accolades:
- Mark Hawry accepted 4 awards on behalf of the Ambius National Projects Team, bringing the best of land to sea with Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas' Central Park initiative which showcases a revolutionary design in which the center of the ship opens to the sky and features lush, tropical grounds. This public gathering place features serene pathways, seasonal flower gardens and canopy trees, and provides cruisers with more choices in unique outdoor space. Hawry accepted three Award of Excellence citations for Oasis of the Seas including oversight of the Exterior Garden, the installation of Central Park and the design and provisioning of the ships' silk replica and preserved foliage. Central Park on Oasis of the Seas also picked up the prestigious Judge's Award, which was awarded for the most outstanding overall project in 2010.
- Jon LaDow's majestic and festive work at San Francisco's Tishman-Speyer building was recognized as an outstanding Holiday Display.
- The silk replica and preserved foliage display, managed by David Baughman, at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Lutz, Florida received an Award of Merit. An additional Award of Merit was given to Laura Burns Lambert's silk replica installation at San Francisco's Northgate Mall.
- Chris Karl's design savvy picked up an Award of Excellence for his horticultural work in the Beckman Coulter lobby.
Jeff Mariola, Divisional Managing Director for Ambius, applauds his award-winning team and says, "Our talented team consistently demonstrates exceptionally high standards of excellence and skill in the innovative design and execution of landscaped installations, enhancing our leadership position."
About Ambius
Ambius offers a full spectrum of services to enhance the interior space for the hospitality, healthcare, retail, and commercial industries. Ambius services include ambient scenting, interior landscaping, holiday décor, decorative wall art and fresh fruit and flower deliveries to businesses in 18 countries in Europe, North America, South Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. Ambius is a division of Rentokil Initial plc (
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