OGIA Hosts 9th Annual Landscape Olympics

COLUMBUS, OH — The Ohio Green Industry Association (OGIA) proudly hosted its ninth annual Ohio High School Landscape Olympics on October 10 at The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster. The dynamic, one-day event brought together over 250 students from 17 Ohio high schools for a hands-on experience aimed at exploring careers in the green industry and connecting with leading professionals.

Throughout the day, over 250 students from 17 schools competed in 20 immersive, hands-on competitions simulating real-world tasks such as landscape installation, equipment operation, irrigation, cost estimating, sales, and more. When not competing, students had the opportunity to network with businesses at a career exploration event, where exhibitors from across the green industry showcased opportunities and offered career guidance.

This year’s event introduced three exciting new competitions: tool identification, chainsaw handling, and mini excavator operation. These additions broadened the scope of the competition and allowed students to demonstrate their expertise and creativity in even more areas of the industry.

The Ohio High School Landscape Olympics also served as a qualifying event for the Ohio SkillsUSA competition in April, offering students a path to further demonstrate their skills on a larger stage. SkillsUSA is a nationwide program dedicated to preparing students for careers by enhancing their technical and professional skills, leadership, and employability.

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