Awards

Flora Ann Bynum Medal

The Flora Ann Bynum Medal is awarded to members who have rendered outstanding and exceptional service to SGHS. Honoring one of the founding members, it is the uppermost award presented by SGHS. Nominations may be made by current, former or honorary members of the Board of Directors. The nomination should contain a cover letter outlining the nominee’s service to SGHS, contributions to the SGHS mission and goals, additional accomplishments, as well as any other information substantiating the nomination. Along with the cover letter, letters of support must be provided from at least three people knowledgeable of the nominee. Nominations should be sent to the chairman of the Scholarships and Awards Committee. This committee will make a recommendation to the Executive Committee which will then forward it to the Board of Directors for approval. The award is usually presented at the annual meeting. Although nominations may be made at any time, they must be submitted by January 1 for approval and presentation at the respective annual meeting.

 

 

Flora Ann Bynum Medal Recipients

Jeff Lewis (2024)
Ken McFarland (2022)
Gordon Chappell (2019)
Davyd Foard Hood (2018)
William C. Welch (2016)
J. Dean Norton (2016)
Gail Griffin (2014)
Peter J. Hatch (2012)
Peggy Cornett (2008)
Flora Ann Bynum (2005)

 

William Lanier Hunt Award

The William Lanier Hunt Award also honors a founding member of SGHS. The award may be presented to SGHS members as well as non-members; nominations may be made by any SGHS member. The award recognizes professionals, accomplished nonprofessionals, and organizations which have made exceptional contributions to fields closely aligned with the mission and goals of SGHS. These fields include, but are not limited to, land conservation, garden design and preservation, landscape and garden history, ecology, botanical art, and botanical and horticultural knowledge. The award is equivalent to a lifetime achievement award.  Along with the cover letter, letters of support must be provided from at least three people knowledgeable of the nominee. Nominations should be sent to the chairman of the Scholarship and Awards Committee. This committee will make a recommendation to the Executive Committee which will then forward it to the Board of Directors for approval. The award is usually presented at the annual meeting. Although nominations may be made at any time, they must be submitted by January 1 for approval and presentation at the respective annual meeting.

 

William Lanier Hunt Award Recipients

William C. Welch (2024)
Evelyn “Patti” McGee (2023)
Suzanne Turner (2019)

 

Certificate of Merit

The Certificate of Merit is presented to a member or non-member whose work has advanced the mission and goals of SGHS. The certificate may be for a body of work or for an individual project including, but not limited to, restoration of a garden, leadership in a project relevant to the society’s interests, research and discovery, and significant publications. Nominations for Certificates of Merit may be made by any SGHS member.  The nomination should consist of a letter with a specific description and/or documentation of the work on which the nomination is based. Nominations should contain contact information for at least one other person knowledgeable of the nominee and work upon which the nomination is based. Nominations should be sent to the chairman of the Scholarship and Awards Committee. This committee will make a recommendation to the Executive Committee which will then forward it to the Board of Directors for approval. The award is usually presented at the annual meeting. Although nominations may be made at any time, they must be submitted by January 1 for approval and presentation at the respective annual meeting.

 

Certificate of Merit Recipients

Gail Griffin (2023)
Susan Haltom (2022)
Norman Kent Johnson (2019)
Sally Gant (2018)
Catherine Howett (2015)
Frances D. Inglis (2014)
Marion Drummond (2013)
Davyd Foard Hood (2012)
Jim Cothran (2011)
Margaret Bemiss (2010)
Weej Broderson (2010)
Patti McGee (2010)
Jane White (2010)

Honorary Director

The title Honorary Director (Board of Directors) may be bestowed upon former officers and board members who have rendered exceptional service and made significant contributions to the administration and management of the society. Nominations for appointment may be made by current, former or honorary members of the Board of Directors. Nominations should be in the form of a detailed letter sent to the chairman of the Nominations Committee which will make a recommendation to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will then make a recommendation to the Board of Directors for approval.  Nominations may be made at any time, but must be made by January 1 for presentation at the respective annual meeting.

 

Honorary Directors

Staci L. Catron
Gordon W. Chappell
Susan F. Haltom
A. Jefferson Lewis III
Kenneth M. McFarland
Ben Page
Mary Anne Pickens
William C. Welch