Voting Now Open for the 2026 Green Thumb Award Competition
The Professional’s Choice Green Thumb Award (L) and People’s Choice Green Thumb Award (R) graphics. | National Garden Bureau (NGB)
The National Garden Bureau (NGB), a 105-year-old non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a love of gardening, has announced that the 2026 Green Thumb Award competition is now open for voting.
These awards, established in 1998, recognize exceptional new plant varieties and gardening products that are unique, innovative, and offer effective solutions to common gardening problems.
Voting Categories for the 2026 Green Thumb Award Competition
The horticulture industry is invited to participate in selecting the People’s Choice Awards by casting their votes directly on the NGB website. Voters can select their favorites across six categories:
- Annuals
- Perennials
- Shrubs
- Edibles
- Houseplants
- Garden Products
Winners for both the “Professional’s Choice” and the “People’s Choice” awards will be officially announced in January 2026. Previous Green Thumb Award winners can be viewed here, and a list of current and past nominees and be viewed in the following video playlist, found on the National Garden Bureau YouTube channel.
For more information about the Green Thumb Awards program or membership in National Garden Bureau, please contact NGB Executive Director Diane Blazek or send an email to [email protected].
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