7 Walking through Dallas Baptist University’s campus, the beauty is evident in well-groomed lawns and blooming flowers. Through dedicated time and effort, DBU has been recognized nationally with the 2025 Green Star Honor Award from the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS). Each submission is evaluated by a 12-member panel of judges and recognized for demonstrating an outstanding display of grounds management maintained with a high degree of excellence. “This recognition reflects DBU’s ongoing commitment to excellence and stewardship,” says Senior Vice President Jonathan Teat. “The care invested in our campus environment demonstrates our dedication to creating a space that serves students, faculty, and guests with intentionality and distinction.” This is the first time DBU has received an Honor Award since 2018, and fourth time we have been recognized since the PGMS Green Star Awards Program began in 1973. The campus is one of nine University and College grounds nationwide, and one of two in Texas to obtain this achievement. Additionally, DBU is the only University in Texas to be recognized in the University and College Grounds of less than 250 acres category. Recognized nationwide, this award celebrates both the natural beauty of DBU’s campus and the exceptional work of the Landscaping team. DBU’s Director of Construction, Landscaping, and Special Projects, Matt Dewhirst, expressed gratitude for this honor, saying that: THE DBU REPORT: NEWS & NOTES FOR ITS OUTSTANDING GROUNDS MANAGEMENT DBU RECEIVES GREEN STAR AWARD “ “ Receiving an Honor Award reaffirms our commitment to enhancing the beauty and ecological health of our campus as we strive to build a great Christian University that is pleasing to God. -MATT DEWHIRST DBU’s Director of Construction, Landscaping and Special Projects
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