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| Alex J. Summers Distinguished Merit Hostas |
| 2008 - Donald Dean 2007 - Jim Wilkins 2006 - C.H. Falstad III 2005 - Kevin Walek 2004 - Bob Olson 2003 - Bob Solberg 2002 - Van R. Wade 2001 - Mark Zilis 2000 - Mervin C. Eisel 1999 - Kevin Vaughn 1998 - Nancy Minks 1997 - Clyde Crockett 1996 - George Schmid 1995 - Russ O'Harra 1994 - Robert Savory 1993 - Pauline Banyai 1992 - Herb Benedict 1991 - Olive B. Langdon 1990 - Jim Cooper 1989 - Eldren Minks 1988 - Mildred Seaver 1987 - Diana Grenfell 1986 - Frances Williams 1985 - Warren Pollock 1984 - Peter Ruh 1982 - Alex J. Summers |
| Alex J. Summers Distinguished Merit Hostas - This award, established in 1982, is given in honor of the first president of the American Hosta Society. Only one person and one hosta variety per year receives the award. The hosta winner is selected by the recipient of the Alex Summers Distinguished Merit Award, a member honored for outstanding service to the development of the genus Hosta and the American Hosta Society. |
| Recipient |
| Distinguished Merit Hosta |
| 2008 - H. Silver Bay 2007 - H. Dorothy Benedict 2006 - H. plantaginea Aphrodite 2005 - H. Guardian Angel 2004 - H. Bridegroom 2003 - H. Corkscrew 2002 - H. American Halo 2001 - H. Krossa Regal 2000 - H. June 1999 - H. Breeder's Choice 1998 - H. Alvatine Taylor 1997 - H. nigrescens 1996 - H. laevigata 1995 - H. Sagae 1994 - H. Golden Tiara 1993 - H. Gold Standard 1992 - H. Great Expectations 1991 - H. Golden Sculpture 1990 - H. Sum and Substance 1989 - H. Platinum Tiara 1988 - H. Tokudama Aureonebulosa 1987 - H. Halcyon 1986 - H. Frances Williams 1985 - H. montana Aureomarginata 1984 - H. Antioch 1982 - H. Pearl Lake |
| American Hosta Society - Hosta Awards |
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