Commercial operators recognized in third Best of Greenzie Awards
Greenzie announced the recipients of its third annual Best of Greenzie Awards, recognizing commercial landscape operators using autonomous mowing technology in active commercial operations.
The awards recognize organizations demonstrating consistent use of autonomous mowing in live environments rather than pilot or trial programs. According to the company, this year’s recipients reflect broader adoption of autonomous mowing as part of routine operations, with measured gains in productivity, efficiency and labor utilization.
“What stands out about this year’s winners is the consistency of their performance,” said Greenzie co-founder and CEO Charles Brian Quinn. “They’re integrating autonomous mowing into day-to-day operations and seeing clear improvements in reliability and output. They are demonstrating that the industry is ready to move from experimentation to sustained autonomous operations.”
Award selections are based on performance data tracking metrics such as mowing days, acreage covered and sustained autonomous operation. The criteria emphasize ongoing commercial use rather than limited deployments.
Recipients of the 2026 Best Overall Performance awards include:
- Landscaper: Yellowstone Landscape, Bunnell, Florida
- College and university: Georgia Southern University
- New customer: Colonial Hills Landscaping Inc., Fayetteville, Arkansas
Yellowstone Landscape received additional recognition across multiple performance categories. In one market, a single autonomous mower logged 58 consecutive autonomous mowing days and 161 autonomous mowing days during a single season. Other markets reported 1,032 autonomous acres covered in one season and 1,164 acres maintained over a year. The results reflect sustained autonomous operation within individual markets.
Quinn said the awards come as labor shortages continue to affect the landscaping industry, limiting workforce availability and increasing operational strain. Autonomous mowing allows companies to maintain service levels while shifting skilled employees to tasks such as detailed maintenance, customer service and supervision.
“This technology is about giving crews better tools, not eliminating the human factor,” Quinn said. “Autonomy helps teams stay productive, reduces pressure on workers and allows businesses to keep up despite labor shortages. These award winners show how autonomy can be scaled responsibly in ways that support workers and strengthen operations.”
Greenzie develops autonomy software used in commercial mowing equipment deployed across multiple manufacturers, providing a standardized platform for autonomous operation in commercial landscaping environments.
