2006 Florida Native Plants, a local native plant nursery, has been named the recipient of the 2006 Environmental Business Award by the Sarasota Audubon Society. Florida Native Plants co-owners Laurel Schiller and Janice de Grineau are recognized for beautifying urban landscapes while increasing habitat for wildlife and birds, reducing pesticide and water use, and fostering educational opportunties for homeowners and businesses. —Herald-Tribune February 26, 2007

2006. Awarded $3,000 Sarasota Bay and Estuary grant for ‘Holiday Party for the Birds’ events at 10 local libraries and schools. Nursery grant recipient: Laurel Schiller

2005. Certificate of Commendation, Sarasota Audubon Society. Recipients: Janice de Grineau, Laurel Schiller.

2002. 1st Place. Florida Native Plant Society  "Design with Natives Awards Program" for Schoolyard Professional Design.Lemon Bay high School Auditorium.

2002. Awarded $30,000 Florida Urban Forestry Grant to plant entrance to Myakka River State Park. Partnered with Friends of Myakka River State Park.

2001. Restoration of Habitat Award

2001. 1st Place. Florida Native Plant Society "Design with Natives Awards Program" for Ecosystem Resoration Professional Design. Water Club on Longboat Key.

1996. Florida Master Ggardeners Award of Excellence for Special Audiences for native plant design work for Habitat for Humanity, Sarasota.

1996. Business of the year. Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida

1995. Florida Master Gardener’s State Award of Excellence for ‘Special Audiences’ for native plant design work for Habitat for Humanity, Sarasota. Landscape designer: Bill Rossey