Landscape Forms proudly congratulates Patti Chipman and Robert "Bob" Chipman on their recognition by Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR). Patti Chipman received the 2026 CANR Honorary Alumni Award, and Bob Chipman was honored with the 2026 CANR Alumni Service Award at the ANR Awards Program on February 27.

The CANR Honorary Alumni Award recognizes individuals whose sustained contributions strengthen the college and advance the well-being of society. For nearly four decades, Patti Chipman has been a dedicated advocate and philanthropic partner to Michigan State University's Landscape Architecture program and the broader CANR community. Her support began in 1986 with the creation of the John and Patricia Chipman Endowed International Enrichment Program, which has enabled generations of students to participate in immersive global study experiences that expand cultural awareness, professional confidence and design perspective. Over time, her commitment has grown to include faculty development, program excellence and strategic initiatives that elevate MSU's landscape architecture curriculum and reputation. Her philanthropic leadership, rooted in a shared belief with her late husband, Landscape Forms founder John Chipman, Sr., in the transformative power of education, has helped shape generations of designers and elevate the program nationally.

The CANR Alumni Service Award honors alumni who demonstrate sustained volunteer leadership and service to the college, the profession and the public good. A graduate of MSU's Landscape Architecture program, Bob Chipman has remained deeply engaged with the university through hands-on mentorship, teaching, advocacy and philanthropy. Through decades of design collaboration with Landscape Forms, Bob has also contributed more than 40 products to the company's portfolio, including several of its most recognized and enduring collections. He is a founding member of the Landscape Architecture Alumni Advisory Board, where his leadership helped establish the Landscape Architecture Innovation Fund, creating permanent support for experiential learning, conference participation and student engagement with the profession. He regularly returns to campus to lecture, participate in design reviews and lead freehand drawing workshops, strengthening connections between students, alumni and the professional field. His service has consistently focused on expanding access to education, reinforcing design fundamentals and preparing students to enter the profession with confidence, curiosity and a strong sense of craft.

"Patti and Bob represent the very best of what it means to lead with generosity, integrity and purpose," says Landscape Forms CEO, David Jackson. "Patti's lifelong commitment to education and global learning has opened doors for countless students, while Bob's design contributions and service to the profession have helped shape both Landscape Forms and the broader field of landscape architecture. Their impact on our company, on MSU and on the discipline itself is profound and lasting."

Together, Patti and Bob Chipman embody the values at the foundation of Landscape Forms: a belief in design as a force for good, a commitment to education and mentorship, and an enduring respect for craft, culture and community. Landscape Forms extends its heartfelt congratulations to them and all the CANR Alumni Service Award honorees on these well-deserved recognitions.

Photos courtesy of the Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

À propos de Landscape Forms

Landscape Forms is the industry leader in high-design site furniture, structures, accessories, and advanced LED lighting. Depuis sa fondation en 1969, Landscape Forms s'est taillé une réputation pour son excellent design, ses produits de grande qualité et son service exceptionnel. The company is headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and includes Kornegay Design, Loll Designs and Summit Furniture in its family of brands. It has sales representatives throughout North America, South America, the United Kingdom, Australia, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. Landscape Forms collaborates with renowned industrial designers, landscape architects, and architects to design and develop outdoor products that artfully connect people to the outdoors. Additionally, the company has formed global partnerships with select companies that share its commitment to design and craft. Landscape Forms compte sur une base de produits partout dans le monde. Clients include municipalities, transit centers, corporate, college and health care campuses, schools and hospitality; and familiar brand leaders such as Harvard University, Linked In, New York Central Park Conservancy, Bryant Park, Google, Coca Cola, Oculus, U.S. Tennis Association (USTA), Nike, National Museum of African American History (Washington, D.C.), Barclays Center, Adidas, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Microsoft, and Uber. We've been named one of the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production by Fortune magazine for six years consecutive years, Michigan Manufacturer of the Year by the Michigan Manufacturers Association, and by 269 Magazine as one of Southwest Michigan's Wonderful Workplaces.

About the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources ANR Awards

The ANR Awards event is an opportunity for the CANR community to recognize supporters of the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension and those who have made outstanding contributions to Michigan agriculture and natural resources. The event features the presentation of the following awards: CANR Dean's Pinnacle of Excellence Award, Alumni Service Award, Distinguished Faculty Award, Culture, Access and Belonging Alumni Award, Honorary Alumni Award, Outstanding Alumni Award, and Outstanding Up and Coming Award. Learn more.