Michael Kroll
Firm: Miller Legg, Ft. Lauderdale
Education: BLA, University of Florida
Florida Chapter
Category: Knowledge

Michael Kroll's empirical understanding of ecosystems is unparalleled, as is his ability to apply that knowledge to restore the diverse and interdependent nature of the Everglades. His understanding and ability to share those methods with others have led to standards applied throughout the world to address the significant issues of invasive-species eradication and protection of threatened native habitats. His spectacular landscapes restore and create habitats that display the raw beauty and unique character of the Florida ecology. He is the first landscape architect to be accepted into and to have graduated from the ACEC Senior Executive Institute.

Mario Nievera
Firm: Nievera Williams Design Inc., Palm Beach
Education: BSLA Purdue
Florida Chapter
Category: Service

Mario Nievera consistently puts into action his belief that landscape architects have a responsibility to educate clients and the public on how landscape design excellence shapes healthy, memorable and sustainable places to live, work, play and congregate. In addition to his diverse garden and landscape projects"?uresidential estates, parks and corporate and school campuses"?uhe is involved in a wide array of philanthropic efforts in New York and Florida.