Tom Lowrie, owner of Lowrie’s Landscape on Dixie Highway was awarded Springfield Township’s first Business Excellence Award.
‘He sets a very high standard on how property in the community should be kept,? said township Supervisor Mike Trout, at the March 11 presentation.
The business opened 30 years ago and is located in a historic house at 9539 Dixie Highway.
‘The landscape business is my passion,? Lowrie said. ‘When we bought the house, people said to tear it down and replace. I said no. I hope it stands for another 180 years.?
The award will be ongoing program, with 2-3 recognitions a year, Trout said.
‘It was an idea I had to recognize good examples of property maintenance,? he said. ‘Our code enforcement officer will make the recommendation.?