2025 GardenComm Honorees List Includes Dr. Allan Armitage

By GardenComm|June 23, 2025

2025 Gather & Grow Mega Connect event banner, held prior to Cultivate’25. | GardenComm

GardenComm has announced the recipients of its 2025 Honors, recognizing exceptional leaders in garden communication. These prestigious honors celebrate individuals whose achievements have significantly impacted the field of garden communication and demonstrated exceptional service to the industry. Awards will be presented at the annual Honors & Laurel Media Awards dinner on Friday, July 11, 2025, during the Gather & Grow Mega Connect, held in advance of Cultivate’25 in Columbus, OH.

“We’re thrilled to recognize the individuals and organizations that have contributed so much time and talent to the art of garden communication,” says Maria Zampini, former President of GardenComm and Chair of the Honors Committee.

2025 GardenComm Honorees

Hall of Fame: Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp
Fellows: Katie Elzer-Peters and Jessica Walliser
Green Medal Sustainability Award: Heather Holm
Cynthia Westcott Scientific Writing Award: Dr. Allan Armitage
Emergent Communicator Award: Perla Sofia Curbelo-Santiago
Wilfred J. Jung Distinguished Service Medal: Iseli Nursery
Honorary Member: Piet Oudolf
Corporate Leadership and Impact Award: Sandra Reid, The Davey Tree Expert Company

A detailed description of each GardenComm honor and its past winners is also listed on the website: https://info.gardencomm.org/honors.

The Honors dinner is part of GardenComm’s two-day Gather & Grow event, featuring guided urban garden tours, professional networking, and the Cultivate ’25 trade show. All are welcome to attend. Registration is now open, and individual tickets for the Honors dinner are still available. For event details and to register, visit: https://community.gardencomm.org/c/cultivate-mega-connect/.