Swanson Russell Recognized for Excellence in Green Industry Communications

Swanson Russell celebrated several outstanding achievements at the 2025 TOCA Awards held on May 1 in Charleston, SC. The event takes place annually as part of the Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association’s 36th Annual Meeting and recognizes outstanding communications within the green industry.

This year, Swanson Russell was awarded four Merit distinctions across multiple categories, including printed magazine, integrated marketing campaign, special event and digital media.

MERIT AWARDS:

• Nufarm – Defeat Weeds Print Ad
• Nufarm – 2025 EOP Campaign
• Profile – 2024 Sales Meeting Hype Video
• SiteOne – 2024 Pest Management Campaign

As the Nation's Leading Agency for Brands That Work and Play Outdoors, Swanson Russell is proud to be recognized alongside their clients in the turf and ornamental market. These wins reflect decades of green industry, marketing and creative expertise — and the agency's mission to help brands Make Belief.™

Swanson Russell’s legacy in the green industry is built on decades of collaboration with brands that support landscape professionals, growers, distributors and suppliers. That experience continues to inform the agency’s innovative approach and passion for creating work that builds trust over time.

“These awards reflect the strong partnerships we’ve built with our clients and the passion our team brings to every project,” said Brent Schott, CEO of Swanson Russell. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see that work recognized by TOCA and to contribute to the success of such an essential industry.”

TOCA was founded in 1990 to foster professional development among editors, marketers, PR professionals, photographers, publishers and communicators serving the turf and ornamental industry. The TOCA Awards honor excellence in writing, design, photography, video and digital media, celebrating work that informs, inspires and elevates the field of green industry communications.