Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

The Hamilton Award

Award Amount: $1,000 cash prize

Recurrence: Annual

Overview: The Hamilton Award is presented each year to recognize an unsung hero, a quiet leader, or patient mentor in the field of professional horticulture. It honors tremendously impactful, though often understated, contributions to the horticultural field.

Named For: Dr. Bruce Hamilton, Director Emeritus, Rutgers Gardens

Award Criteria:

  • Recognizes selflessness and helping others advance

  • Honors those who place personal ambition aside for the greater good

  • Ideal nominee is not involved with horticulture for personal gain

  • Motivated by love of plants and dedication to advancement of plant lovers

  • Recognizes patient mentoring and quiet leadership
  • Eligibility:

  • Professional horticulturists

  • Those working in the horticulture field
  • Selection Method:

  • Nomination-based award

  • Call for nominations issued annually
  • Contact Information:

  • American Public Gardens Association

  • Phone: 610-708-3010

  • Email: info@publicgardens.org

  • Address: 1207 Delaware Ave #350, Wilmington, DE 19806
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Selection Method: Nomination-based

    • Nominations are solicited annually
    • Award presented at APGA Annual Conference

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    professional-development

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