University Times

The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) recognized Pitt with a Merit Award in the society’s 2010 Green Star Awards competition. The award was given in the University and College Grounds category for exceptional grounds maintenance.

“This is a great honor to receive,” said Kathryn Trent, manager of grounds services in Facilities Management. “It not only recognizes the efforts put in by our staff, but also the University of Pittsburgh’s commitment toward enriching their students’, staff and visitors’ lives through green spaces.”

The Green Star Awards program brings national recognition to grounds maintained with a high degree of excellence, complementing other national landscape award programs that recognize outstanding landscape design and construction.

Founded in 1911, PGMS is a membership society of grounds professionals dedicated to advancing the grounds management profession through education and professional development.

Overall, PGMS presented seven Grand Awards, its highest honor, as well as 14 Honor Awards and 12 Merit Awards in 13 categories of competition.