The 2026 Great American Gardeners Awards

Nominate a Horticultural Hero!An alpine garden with a path, rocks and an educational sign.

Since 1953, the American Horticultural Society has honored the trailblazers, educators, innovators, and community builders who shape American horticulture. These are the people and organizations transforming how we grow, teach, design, research, and connect through plants.

Do you know someone changing the landscape – literally or figuratively? Now’s the time to nominate changemakers for one of the most respected honors in the field!

Nominate a horticultural hero for a 2026 Great American Gardeners Award.

Nominations open July 15, 2025 and close September 26, 2025

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