2026 Plant Select Partner Award Recipients

Every year, we recognize the organizations and people who’ve gone above and beyond to advance Plant Select’s mission.

We’re excited to share our 2026 Plant Select Partner Award winners!

This year’s recipients share a passion for forwarding resilient, low-water landscapes that are beautiful, low maintenance, and make a positive environmental impact. Please join us in congratulating our 2026 award winners!

Organizational Partner Award 2026

This award recognizes an organization that has made a significant contribution to Plant Select’s mission and goals.

Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Association
Denver, Colorado

Pictured: Meg Amendola and Debi Borden-Miller

Organizational Partner Award 2026

This award recognizes an organization that has made a significant contribution to Plant Select’s mission and goals.

High Country Gardens
Shelburne, Vermont

Pictured: Lauren Carvalho, Kristina Bentz, and Tabar Gifford

Living Landscape Award 2026

This award recognizes a municipality for its commitment to improving public spaces in line with the mission and goals of Plant Select®.

City of Denver
Colorado

Pictured: Holly Shields and Julie Lehman

Individual Contributor Awards 2026

This award recognizes individuals who’ve made significant contributions to Plant Select through their involvement, participation, or actions.

Colette Haskell
Nick’s Garden Center
Aurora, Colorado

John Murgel
Colorado State University Extension
Douglas County, Colorado

Congratulations to all our honorees!

Photos courtesy of Scott-Dressel Martin