Honorary Medals Awards Dinner 

Please join us for the 115th Honorary Medals Dinner where Mass Hort honors those individuals who have contributed to excellence in horticulture.

This year's honorees include:

THE GEORGE ROBERT WHITE MEDAL OF HONOR 
Dr. Michael Dirr
Horticulturist and Professor of Horticulture, University of Georgia
Keynote Speaker

Dr. Michael Dirr has authored seven books and published numerous papers in the field of horticulture. His books have become seminal references in horticulture and landscape architecture. His passion for the field has inspired a new generation of students, gardeners, and professionals. For his work in the Green Industry, we are excited to present Dr. Dirr our highest award, and have him as this year's keynote speaker.

THE THOMAS ROLAND MEDAL 
Eliot Coleman of Four Season Farm, Harborside, ME
Exceptional skills and publications in organic horticulture

THE JACKSON DAWSON MEMORIAL AWARD 
The New England Wild Flower Society and Nasami Farm, Whately, MA
Propogation and promotion of rare and woody plants

GOLD MEDALS 
Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts
Unique and inspiring arrangements

Kathryn Kennedy of the Center for Plant Conservation, St. Louis, MO
Organizing the cooperative effort to stabilize and protect rare, native plants

Kerry Mendez of Perennially Yours, Kennebunk, ME
Exceptional teaching and writing that increases public enjoyment and appreciation of horticulture

SILVER MEDALS 
The Boston Committee of the Garden Club of America
Public education of best horticulture practices and assitance in beautifying public spaces

David Dusenbury of the Walter Hunnewell Estates, Wellesley, MA
Noteworthy service in horticulture, overseeing historic grounds and plant collections

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