Annual Awards

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN HORTICULTURE

AHS’ annual gardening awards honor our country’s most influential and innovative gardeners and horticulturalists. Their work inspires a new generation of gardeners to embrace both sustainability and beauty.

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GREAT AMERICAN GARDENERS AWARDS

Initiated in 1953, these awards recognize individuals and organizations that have achieved horticultural excellence in fields such as plant research, garden stewardship, horticultural outreach, and teaching.

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AHS Book Awards

Every year, we celebrate the best new garden books with our annual Book Awards. Since 1997, a panel of gardening experts has chosen winners based on writing, accuracy, and beautiful design. Both authors and publishers are recognized for these outstanding books.

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Environmental Awards

Honoring the most environmentally responsible horticultural exhibits across the U.S., these awards demonstrate the bond between horticulture and the larger natural world.

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Growing Good Kids Book Awards

Created in collaboration with the Junior Master Gardener program, these awards recognize outstanding children’s literature focused on gardens and nature and are presented annually at our National Children & Youth Garden Symposium.

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Award Endowments

We are thankful to the following endowments that support our mission to highlight horticultural excellence:

Jane Taylor Teaching Award Endowment Fund

H. Marc Cathey Award Endowment Fund

Frances Poetker Endowment