The Perennial Plant Association is proud to announce the recipients of the 2018 Special Awards. Seven distinguished leaders of the perennial industry were nominated by their peers for the outstanding impact they continue to make. The recipients were recognized during the 36th Annual Perennial Plant Symposium in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Academic Award: Dr. David L. Sanford, Berks Campus, Penn State University
The Academic Award is recognizes a Perennial Plant Association member who provides exceptional leadership in education to the industry, including professors, researchers, teachers, master gardeners, cooperative extension agents, librarians, public garden employees, horticultural lecturers, etc.
Award of Merit: John Hoffman, Hoffman Nursery
The Award of Merit recognizes an individual(s) who has significantly contributed to the herbaceous perennial plant industry in growing, marketing, contracting, writing, teaching, extension, research, landscaping, hybridizing, promotion, or innovation.
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