On Friday , April 25 , several Dutch raiser received a royal pureness . Who ? We list them below .
Tomato growerLeo van der Lansreceived a royal honour for his contributions to the local FC , but also for his sector - touch on work as the initiator behind LTO Glaskracht and Harvest House .
Chrysanthemum grower Frans van Dijk has been actively involved in the cycling residential district and since 1996 , he has also been sharing his expertise with the Chrysanthemum Growers Group .
Jan Schulte from Maasdijk was honored in the municipality ofWestland . Among other activities , he volunteers at a horticultural company and received a royal honour in credit of his efforts .
AlsoCharl Goossensrecived a royal honor . Through his company , GOVA , he has become one of the large laurel nurseries in Europe . He provides opportunities for individuals face barriers to the labor grocery store while stay on attached to sustainability . Waste from his glasshouse is creatively repurposed into innovative intersection , such as the eco - well-disposed Theelers teatime . In recognition of his loyalty , he was honor with a national entrepreneurship award in 2023 . Beyond his professional work , he is actively rent in unpaid worker endeavor and serve as a council member until just a few years ago . Charl Goossens with his wife Gerda
Thijs Jaspersereceived a royal accolade for his extensive volunteer workplace , which began in 1977 when he served as chairman and interior illustration of the Zeeland Christian Rural Youth . In the industry , Thijs is also fuck for his work with organizations such as Florpartners .
Another recipient isRené Nieuwenhuizenhas been involved with the Flower Parade Bollenstreek since 1985 . In 2000 , he introduced the idea of total more euphony to the floats , and since 2016 , he has process as a board extremity responsible for the Entertainment portfolio .
AndWijnand Oostveen , the former owner of De Zonnebloem Jonge Planten BV , also recieved a royal honor , in acknowledgement of his unpaid worker oeuvre . As a former raiser , he has contract legion Tennessean undertaking for both the Christian church and choir , ranging from cemetery maintenance to serving on the board . According to those who nominate him , he has been the keystone of the volunteer crusade , secure the smooth restoration of the pillar and porch . He is also highly reckon for his contributions to LTO and the Kudelstaart auction , known as a human beings with a " big societal heart . "
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