GardenComm announces 2025 Honors Recipients
GardenComm has announced the recipients of its 2025 Honors, recognizing exceptional leaders in garden communication.
These awards aim to celebrate individuals whose achievements have significantly impacted the field of garden communication and demonstrated exceptional service to the industry.
Awards will be presented at the annual Honors & Laurel Media Awards dinner on Friday, July 11, during the Gather & Grow Mega Connect, held in advance of Cultivate’25 in Columbus, Ohio.
“We’re thrilled to recognize the individuals and organizations that have contributed so much time and talent to the art of garden communication,” said Maria Zampini, past president of GardenComm and chair of the Honors Committee.
2025 GardenComm Honorees:
• Hall of Fame: Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp
• Fellows: Katie Elzer-Peters and Jessica Walliser
• Green Medal Sustainability Award: Heather Holm
• Cynthia Westcott Scientific Writing Award: Allan Armitage, Ph.D.
• Emergent Communicator Award: Perla Sofia Curbelo-Santiago
• Wilfred J. Jung Distinguished Service Medal: Iseli Nursery
• Honorary Member: Piet Oudolf
• Corporate Leadership and Impact Award: Sandra Reid, The Davey Tree Expert Co.
The Honors dinner is part of GardenComm’s two-day Gather & Grow event, featuring guided urban garden tours, professional networking and the Cultivate’25 trade show. All are welcome to attend. For more details and to register, visit: https://community.gardencomm.org/c/cultivate-mega-connect.
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