AAS presents two honors for lifetime achievements
MEDALLION OF HONOR
This award is given to a person who contributes to the advancement
of horticulture or the garden seed industry in an exceptional
manner.
2007 MEDALLION OF HONOR
Heather Will-Browne holding Medallion with Barry Ruta
2007 Medallion of Honor presented to Heather Will-Browne.
The Medallion of Honor is the highest recognition
All-America Selections presents to a person for his or her lifetime of dedication to improve horticulture. Heather Will-Browne of Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL was recognized
for her lifelong dedication to testing new products and donating her time to serve All-America Selections on August 3, 2007 at Normandy Farm, Blue Bell, PA.
Heather has served as an AAS Judge for 26 years. Six years ago she was frightened as she stood on a stage behind the podium as the Master of Ceremonies at the
Summer Meeting in Philadelphia. Heather is a diligent AAS Judge, diplomatic and willing to serve. She has served on the AAS Bedding Plant Comparison Committee for 6 years.
We admire her support for AAS; she has attended every AAS Summer Meeting. She now approaches retirement as an AAS Judge and is training Melissa Shepherd to be the provisional
Judge for Walt Disney World.
AAS wishes to recognize the petite lady with a huge heart with the Medallion of Honor.
AAS BREEDERS’ CUP
This award is to recognize a breeder who has introduced significantly
improved cultivars, AAS Winners or varieties that have impacted
the course of the home garden seed industry.
2006 BREEDERS' CUP
David
Lemon
All-America Selections honored
David Lemon, breeder for Ecke Ranch, on August 4, 2006
in Monterey, CA for his lifetime of breeding achievements
by presenting the AAS Breeders’ Cup Trophy. The new
varieties David Lemon bred in Marigolds, Geraniums, and
Sweet Peas set a new standard for the classes. One of Mr.
Lemon’s Marigold’s named ‘Showboat’ was
a Triple Crown winner; an AAS Winner, Fleuroselect, and
All-Britain Trials. Mr. Lemon served AAS as President
in 1981 and 1982. Since then he has volunteered to serve
on numerous AAS Committees to shape the future of the non-profit
organization. Mr. Lemon was surprised by the honor and
graciously accepted the sizable trophy.
