AIPH President Leonardo Capitanio Honored with Italian National Distinction
June 18, 2026 | 1 min to read
Leonardo Capitanio, President of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), has been honored as a Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
The honor, known in Italian as Cavaliere al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, is one of Italy’s national distinctions and recognizes service and contribution to the Republic. For AIPH, the recognition is a proud moment for its President and for the international ornamental horticulture community he represents.
Capitanio is a leading figure in Italian nursery production and is closely connected with Vivai Capitanio and ANVE, the Italian National Association of Nursery Exporters. His recognition comes in a significant year for AIPH and for Italian horticulture, with Italy preparing to host the 78th AIPH Annual Congress in Bari from 13–17 September 2026.
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