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For 20 years, Greenhouse Grower's Medal of Excellence Awards have recognized the talented individuals and visionary companies that have played significant roles in the global floriculture industry's history and that are shaping the industry's future with groundbreaking new varieties and innovative marketing programs.

The awards are presented annually at the Medal of Excellence Awards Ceremony during the OFA Short Course in Columbus, Ohio. This year's award ceremony is scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2008, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

2008 Medal of Excellence Awards

Nominees and Winners

Industry/Reader's Choice Nominees

Geranium "Calliope Dark Red"

Breeder: Goldsmith for Syngenta Flowers

Note: Originally known as Americana Trailing Dark Red

Mandalay and Bellagio Begonias

Breeder: Kientzler for Proven Winners

Ptilotus "Joey"

Breeder: Benary

Rudbeckia "Tiger Eye Gold"

Breeder: Goldsmith Seeds

Editor's Choice Nominees

Royal Hawaiian Colocasias

Breeder: University of Hawaii

Mandalay and Bellagio Begonias

Breeder: Kientzler for Proven Winners

My Boquet Roses

Breeder: Greenheart Farms

Ptilotus "Joey"

Breeder: Benary

Rudbeckia "Tiger Eye Gold"

Breeder: Goldsmith Seeds

Industry Achievement - Winner

Benary

Marketer of the Year - Winner

Hermann Engelmann Greenhouses