Outstanding International Horticulturist Award

About this program

The American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) offers the Outstanding International Horticulturist Award to recognize an international horticulturist with at least 10 years of distinguished contributions to horticultural science, education, research, outreach, and leadership. Recipients receive a plaque at the annual Awards Ceremony; no monetary stipend is provided. Nominees must be active ASHS members, actively engaged in research, extension, or teaching, and must not have previously received the award or an equivalent honor; nominators must also be active ASHS members. Nominations are due February 4 and must include a curriculum vitae, a 400-word biographical summary, a 500-word nomination letter, and three to five support letters, including at least one from another institution.