All-America Selections honors Mitch Hanes with Breeders’ Cup Award
All-America Selections (AAS) has named Mitch Hanes, retired flower breeder from Syngenta Flowers, as the recipient of the 2024 AAS Breeders’ Cup Award. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to horticulture through their plant breeding innovations.
Hanes spent over four decades at Syngenta Flowers, formerly Goldsmith Seeds, where he played a pivotal role in breeding a variety of innovative flower cultivars. His contributions to the field of horticulture include the development of interspecific geraniums, such as the Calliope, Caliente, and Mojo series. Notably, ‘Calliope Medium Dark Red’ is a 2017 AAS Winner.
The AAS Breeders’ Cup Award was established in 2004 to honor breeders whose groundbreaking work has led to the development of new cultivars that have had a profound impact on the industry.
The AAS Judges, a group of experienced horticulturists, honored Hanes with the Breeders’ Cup Award at a special meeting. Todd Perkins, a fellow breeder from Syngenta Flowers, presented a tribute to Hanes’ career, highlighting his exceptional achievements and dedication to the industry.
All-America Selections, its breeders, judges, board of directors, and the companies they represent extend their heartfelt congratulations to Mitch Hanes. His tireless efforts and innovative spirit have had a lasting impact on the world of horticulture.
Photos courtesy of All America Selections.
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