A Look Back at Greenhouse Grower’s Medal of Excellence Winners
July 1, 2021 Over the years, Greenhouse Grower has recognized many varieties, innovators, and operations that push our industry to its limits.
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Here’s a closer look at our Medal of Excellence (MOE) winners, along with a slideshow showing off MOE winners from years’ past.
- Industry Choice Award Winners
- 2016: Coreopsis Uptick Series from Darwin Perennials
- 2017: Helianthus ‘Sunfinity’ from Syngenta Flowers
- 2018: Vinca Tattoo Series from Syngenta Flowers
- 2019: Beacon Impatiens from PanAmerican Seed
- 2020: Echinacea Artisan Collection from Kieft Seed
- 2021: Begonia ‘I’Conia Scentiment Peachy Keen’ from Dümmen Orange
- Editor’s Choice Award Winners
- 2016: Lupine Staircase Series from Green Fuse Botanicals
- 2017: Begonia Dibs Series from Green Fuse Botanicals
- 2018: Summer Spice Hardy Hibiscus Series from J. Berry Nursery
- 2019: Dahlia ‘Sincerity’ from Syngenta Flowers
- 2020: Hydrangea Game Changer Series from Green Fuse Botanicals
- 2021: Tropaeolum ‘Baby Rose/Baby Orange’ from Sahin/American Takii
- Readers’ Choice Award Winners
- 2016: Petunia ‘Headliner Night Sky’ from Selecta
- 2017: Helianthus ‘Sunfinity’ from Syngenta Flowers
- 2018: Summer Spice Hardy Hibiscus Series from J. Berry Nursery
- 2019: Beacon Impatiens from PanAmerican Seed
- 2020: Petunia ‘Bee’s Knees’ from Ball FloraPlant
- 2021: Mandevilla ‘Sun Parasol Sunbeam’ from Suntory Flowers
- Head Grower of the Year Winners
- 2014: Ivan Tchakarov, Metrolina Greenhouses
- 2015: Tom Wheeler, Bell Nursery
- 2016: Albert Grimm, Jeffery’s Greenhouses
- 2017: Aron Hoff, Meyers Fruit Farms and Greenhouses
- 2018: Nick Gerace, Welby Gardens
- 2019: Marc Verdel, Battlefields Farms
- 2020: Aleksi Yosifov, Pleasant View Gardens
- 2021: Steve Garvey, Dallas Johnson Greenhouses
- Best Performing Variety Winners
- 2018: Echinacea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ by PanAmerican Seed
- 2019: Gomphrena ‘Truffula Pink’ by Proven Winners
- 2020: Helianthus ‘Suncredible Yellow’ by Proven Winners
- Technology of the Year Winners
- 2018: ISO Cutting Planter 2500
- 2019: Dümmen Orange Basewell Technology
- 2021: Candidus Lighting Controller
- Industry Achievement Winners
- 2016: Ball Premier Lab
- 2017: Ushio Sakazaki
- 2018: Dr. Royal Heins
- 2019: James Ault
- Operation of the Year Winner
- 2014: Henry Mast Greenhouses/ Masterpiece Flower Company
- 2015: Sheridan Nurseries
- 2016: North Creek Nurseries
- 2017: Micandy Gardens
- 2018: Barlow’s Flower Farm
- 2019: Kube-Pak
- 2020: Gotham Greens
- 2021: Dickman Farms
- 2021 Innovator Award: One Floral Group
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A Look Back at Greenhouse Grower’s Medal of Excellence Winners
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