2026 Gardener Recognition Award Nominations
Sponsored by
The Kate and Ted Emmerich Family Foundation
Each year, the Cincinnati Horticultural Society recognizes residential gardeners, garden clubs, school gardens, communities, professional landscapers, and businesses whose personal dedication and love for gardening create beautiful spaces that inspire all who see them. Gardens of all styles and sizes are eligible: small, medium, and large, or container gardens. Some examples include vegetables, butterfly, shade, native, sun, formal, water gardens, courtyards, patio gardens, children’s gardens, etc. They should be well-maintained and representative of gardening at its best.
You can nominate someone you know who deserves to be recognized, or even yourself! We would like to receive the nomination forms by 5/31/2026. Please click on the link to download the 2026 Gardener Recognition Nomination Form
2025 Gardener Recognition Awards
Sponsored by
The Kate and Ted Emmerich Family Foundation

Join CHS in congratulating all the winners of our 2025 Gardener Recognition Awards. Every year, the Cincinnati Horticultural Society recognizes the artistry and hard work of residential gardeners, as well as garden clubs, school gardens, communities, professional landscapers, and businesses across our region.
See our past Gardener Recognition Award winners on our Recognition page




2025 Award Winners
Special Recognition
Jerry Eichert Memorial Award – Christ the King Lutheran Church
Judge’s Award – Sisters of the Community of Transfiguration
Chairman’s Award – Cindy Bachurski
Other Award Winners
Amy Bennett
Carolyn & Broadus Baker
Karen Brown
Ron & Jan Canning
Jennifer Castellini
Paula Comisar
Dennis & Patricia Fox
The Herb Garden at Spring Grove
Horizon Community Church
Ginny Erickson-Huber
Glendale Arboretum
Jennifer Grueninger
Ann Kranbuhl
Kathy Pfirrmann
Rogan Park
Jeff Sperry
Sarah Wiley
Wimberg Landscaping




