Congratulations to Our 2023 Plant Select Award Winners!

Once a year, we recognize individuals, organizations and demonstration gardens that have gone above and beyond to advance the mission of Plant Select, whether they’re on the forefront of public education, plant introductions or growing top quality plants.

Please join us in congratulating our 2023 award recipients:

Dale Kiyota: Individual Contributor Award

Lauren Springer: Individual Contributor Award

Perennial Favorites: Organizational Partner Award

Echter’s Garden Center & Nursery: Organizational Partner Award

Idaho Firewise: Showcase Garden Award

Aurora Water-Wise Garden: Golden Shovel Award 

Treasure Island Demonstration Garden: Golden Shovel Award

Left to right: Dale Kiyota, Lauren Springer, Ken Cox (Perennial Favorites), Jeff Echter (Echter’s), Andrea Dorman (Idaho Firewise), Ross Shrigley (Plant Select), Amanda Slover and Zac Versluis (Aurora Water-Wise Garden), Amy Lentz (accepting for Treasure Island).