We had an amazing year in 2012. Peter and I want to thank our Solterra clients and our Referral Partners for your business and your confidence in referring us to your friends, family, and neighbors.
A big thank you to our Solterra staff including: Jason Coultas (Maintenance Accounts Manager), Brett Canady (Landscape Designer/Installation Manager), Meg McDougald (Seasonal Color Design and Management), Chris Wynne (Irrigation Technician) along with our maintenance and installation crews.
Here are highlights from 2012 and some exciting things coming up in 2013.
And Best Wishes To You in 2013!
Peter and Dixie Speck
WE WON AWARDS!
While the awards were for work completed in 2011, the award ceremonies were in 2012. Solterra Landscape was the proud recipient of these honors:
UAC (Urban Ag Council of Georgia) -
Judge's Choice Award for Landscape Management
2011
UAC (Urban Ag Council of Georgia)
Grand Award for Residential Design/Build/Install 2011
UAC (Urban Ag Council of Georgia)
Grand Award for Landscape Management 2011
PLANET (Professional Landcare Network)
National Award for Landscape Management
SSPC (Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber)
Finalist for Small Business of the Year 2011
2011 UAC Judge's Choice Award and Grand Award for Landscape Management plus Grand Award for Landscape Design/Build/Install
WE WERE COOL!
Solterra created an Edward Scissorhands movie-themed garden for the 2012 The Next Cool Event (click here to watch video from the event).
Garden created with an Edwards Scissorhands theme
WE SHARED OUR EXPERTISE
Dixie was a featured guest on the radio shows: Art as Worship on Empower Radio and The Good, The Bad and The Reality on Business RadioX (Dixie's interview starts 2:50 in). Listen to the archives by clicking on the show names above.
Dixie is frequently quoted in articles for Atlanta Home Improvement magazine and photos of Solterra projects are often included.
WE SUPPORTED OUR COMMUNITY
Solterra is an active member of the Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber, PLANET Professional Landcare Network, the Buckhead Business Association and The Best of Buckhead. Dixie serves on the board of the Urban AG Council and co-chaired the Safety Committee in 2012.
William-Payne House & Museum - preparing site for new herb garden
Solterra made donations for silent auctions to benefit PACE Academy, Galloway School, Atlanta Girls School, Marist School. We also donated to the Southland Spring Gala to benefit Turning Point for the Homeless. Solterra supported the Fire and Police Departments in Sandy Springs through monetary donations. If you know a school or charitable organization looking for Silent Auctions contributions, please contact dixie@solterralandscape.com.
WHAT WILL 2013 BRING !
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