Presented at a ceremony in London on 26 February, the RHS Awards will recognise both horticultural excellence and personal endeavour and are regarded internationally as being among the highest accolades in horticulture.
Gillian Barlow, Robert Berry, Neil Bragg, Fergus Garrett, Charles Nelson, Penny Snell and John Pilbeam will all be awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for their outstanding contribution to the advancement of the science and practice of horticulture. All recipients have had an exceptional impact in their area of expertise.
Sarah Cook, Simon Goodenough, Robert Haslam and Sally Kington are to be awarded the RHS Associate of Honour, which is presented to British citizens who have rendered distinguished service to the practice of horticulture either as employers or employees throughout their career.
The Harlow Carr Medal, given to honour those who have made a significant contribution to horticulture in the North of England, goes to Helen Bainbridge of Fir Trees Pelargonium Nursery, North Yorkshire. Helen lectures on pelargoniums and has regularly staged flower show displays receiving Gold medals.
Also recognised will be those awarded the Master of Horticulture, the Society’s most prestigious professional horticultural qualification. This year’s graduates are: Mike van den Berg, Teija Ahjokoski, Tom Brown, Chris Day, Patrick Gardner, Ben Johnson, Paul Kettell, Philip Moreau, Harry Mycock, Michael Myers, Gemma Neech, Jenny Pitts, John McConnell and Cara Smith.
The Lawrence Medal, awarded annually for the best exhibit shown to the Society during the year will be announced at the ceremony on 26 February. The seven nominees are Birmingham City Council, Drointon Nurseries, Medwyn’s of Anglesey, Pheasant Acre Plants, R A Scamp Quality Daffodils, South West in Bloom, and Vacherot & Lecoufle.
RHS President Sir Nicholas Bacon said: 'I would like to offer my congratulations to everyone receiving an award. It is an honour to be able to recognise the extraordinary contribution that these individuals and organisations have made to horticulture.'
Other awards bestowed include the Jones-Bateman Cup, the Holford Medal, the Anthony Huxley Trophy, the Colin Spires Herb Trophy and the Williams Memorial Medal.
Full List of RHS Awards 2015
Name |
Award |
Every Picture Tells a Story |
Anthony Huxley Trophy |
Sarah Cook |
Associate of Honour |
Simon Goodenough |
Associate of Honour |
Robert Haslam |
Associate of Honour |
Sally Kington |
Associate of Honour |
Aimee Beth Browning |
Best Bursary Report Prize |
Makiko Kuga |
Most gained from an RHS Bursary Prize |
Stonecrop Herbs |
Colin Spires Herb Trophy |
R A Scamp Quality Daffodils |
E H Trophy |
The Orchid Society of Great Britain |
Eric Young Orchid Trophy |
Edrom Nursery |
Farrer Trophy |
Ron Scamp |
Mrs F E Rivis Prize |
Medwyn's of Anglesey |
Gordon-Lennox Trophy |
Helen Bainbridge |
Harlow Carr Medal |
The Orchid Society of Great Britain |
Holford Medal |
Professor Xiangming Xu |
Jones-Bateman Cup |
Nominees are:
Birmingham City Council
Drointon Nurseries
Medwyn’s of Anglesey
Pheasant Acre Plants
R A Scamp Quality Daffodils
South West in Bloom
Todd's Botanics
Vacherot & Lecoufle |
Lawrence Medal Nominees |
Teija Ahjokoski |
Master of Horticulture |
Tom Brown |
Master of Horticulture |
Chris Day |
Master of Horticulture |
Patrick Gardner |
Master of Horticulture |
Ben Johnson |
Master of Horticulture |
Paul Kettell |
Master of Horticulture |
John McConnell |
Master of Horticulture |
Cara Smith |
Master of Horticulture |
Michael Myers |
Master of Horticulture |
Jenny Pitts |
Master of Horticulture |
Gemma Neech |
Master of Horticulture |
Mike van den Berg |
Master of Horticulture |
Harry Mycock |
Master of Horticulture |
Philip Moreau |
Master of Horticulture |
Peter Brandham |
Peter Barr Memorial Cup |
Ken Dymond |
Reginald Cory Memorial Cup |
Richard Warren |
Westonbirt Orchid Medal |
R V Roger Ltd |
Stanley-Lord Bowl |
Gillian Barlow |
Veitch Memorial Medal |
Robert Berry |
Veitch Memorial Medal |
Neil Bragg |
Veitch Memorial Medal |
Fergus Garrett |
Veitch Memorial Medal |
Charles Nelson |
Veitch Memorial Medal |
John Pilbeam |
Veitch Memorial Medal |
Penny Snell |
Veitch Memorial Medal |
Birmingham City Council |
Wigan Cup |
R A Scamp Quality Daffodils |
Williams Memorial Medal |