AHS National Awards Programs

Nominations

The American Horticultural Society’s Great American Gardeners Awards Program recognizes individuals and institutions that have made significant contributions to American horticulture. If you have a “horticultural hero” – a memorable professor, a favorite garden writer, or the driving force behind an incredible community project, for example – consider submitting a nomination for this distinction.

The American Horticultural Society Awards Committee is comprised of Board members and staff with expertise in a variety of horticultural fields. Winners are notified in December, the selections are made public in March, and the Great American Gardeners Awards Ceremony and Banquet is held in June to recognize the winners for their accomplishments and contributions to the world of horticulture.

The nomination form  must be completed in its entirety to be considered for a Great American Gardeners Award. Each year, 12 separate awards are given, specific to various horticultural fields. For a description, click here.

Supporting information such as publications, awards, biography, etc., must accompany nomination form. Please be clear, concise, and thorough regarding the nominee’s accomplishments. Please limit the supporting information to no more than 10 pages. The AHS Awards Committee reserves the right to eliminate a nomination based on insufficient supporting materials, transfer a nomination to a more appropriate award, or revoke the selection at any time.

Please send the completed nomination form and supplemental information to the following address by September 30, 2008.

AHS Awards Committee
American Horticultural Society
7931 East Boulevard Drive
Alexandria, VA 22308

For more information please contact Jessica Rozmus, Education Programs Coordinator, at (703) 768-5700 ext. 137 or jrozmus@ahs.org.