Annie T. Giles Award
Recognizing the Most Outstanding Small Flower
The Annie T. Giles Award honors the most outstanding small-flowered daylily, as selected annually by AHS Garden Judges. Eligible cultivars must have a flower width of 3 inches or more, but less than 4.5 inches.
The award was established in 1964 when Annie T. Giles donated the original silver trophy that bears her name. While the trophy now resides in the AHS Archives, the award continues today with medals presented to the hybridizer of the winning cultivar.
Award Winners
Back to Black
Award Year: 2025
Votes: 50
Hybridizer: Patricia R. Cochenour
Photo Credit: Claude Carpenter
Quasar Cutie
Award Year: 2024
Votes: 35
Hybridizer: Kathleen Ann Nordstrom
Darth Ciduous
Award Year: 2023
Votes: 77
Hybridizer: Scott Elliott
Dietmar’s Wisdom
Award Year: 2022
Votes: 61
Hybridizer: Dominique Elliott
Tim Herrington
Award Year: 2021
Votes: 57
Hybridizer: Scott Elliott
One Eye Willie
Award Year: 2020
Votes: 66
Hybridizer: Tim Herrington
Halloween Green
Award Year: 2019
Votes: 102
Hybridizer: Tim Herrington
You Are My Sunshine
Award Year: 2018
Votes: 52
Hybridizer: Dr. Donald M. Herr
Little Lemon Twist
Award Year: 2017
Votes: 72
Hybridizer: Patricia R. Cochenour
Whistle a Happy Tune
Award Year: 2016
Votes: 47
Hybridizer: Dr. Donald M. Herr
Red Squirrel
Award Year: 2015
Votes: 55
Hybridizer: J.R. Blanton
Green Rainbow
Award Year: 2014
Votes: 37
Hybridizer: Tim Herrington
Riot on the Kindergarten Bus
Award Year: 2013
Votes: 61
Hybridizer: Judy Davisson
Honey Crunch Cupcake
Award Year: 2012
Votes: 100
Hybridizer: Tim Herrington
Baby Blue Eyes
Award Year: 2011
Votes: 108
Hybridizer: Shooter-E.
Micro Burst
Award Year: 2010
Votes: 121
Hybridizer: Trimmer-J.
Lil’ Red Wagon
Award Year: 2009
Votes: 85
Hybridizer: John L. Kinnebrew Jr.
Awesome Candy
Award Year: 2008
Votes: 134
Hybridizer: Patrick Stamile
Her Best Bloomers
Award Year: 2007
Votes: 139
Hybridizer: Dr. Donald M. Herr
George Jets On
Award Year: 2006
Votes: 92
Hybridizer: Yost
Roswitha
Award Year: 2005
Votes: 96
Hybridizer: Trimmer
Spacecoast Sweetness
Award Year: 2004
Hybridizer: John L. Kinnebrew Jr.
Barbara Dittmer
Award Year: 2003
Hybridizer: Morss
Roses with Peaches
Award Year: 2002
Hybridizer: David Kirchhoff
Coyote Moon
Award Year: 2001
Hybridizer: David Kirchhoff
Elegant Candy
Award Year: 2000
Hybridizer: Patrick Stamile
Ben Lee
Award Year: 1999
Hybridizer: Ra Hansen
Tigerling
Award Year: 1998
Hybridizer: Patrick Stamile
Dragons Eye
Award Year: 1997
Hybridizer: Salter-E.H.
Custard Candy
Award Year: 1996
Hybridizer: Patrick Stamile
Siloam David Kirchhoff
Award Year: 1995
Hybridizer: Pauline Henry
Strawberry Candy
Award Year: 1994
Hybridizer: Stamile
Exotic Echo
Award Year: 1993
Hybridizer: Sellers
Siloam Merle Kent
Award Year: 1992
Hybridizer: Pauline Henry
Enchanter’s Spell
Award Year: 1991
Hybridizer: Elizabeth M. Hudson
Janice Brown
Award Year: 1990
Hybridizer: Edwin C. Brown
Sugar Cookie
Award Year: 1989
Hybridizer: Darrel A. Apps
Siloam Jim Cooper
Award Year: 1988
Hybridizer: Pauline Henry
Pandora’s Box
Award Year: 1987
Hybridizer: Talbott
Chorus Line
Award Year: 1986
Hybridizer: David Kirchhoff
Siloam Virginia Henson
Award Year: 1985
Hybridizer: Pauline Henry
Wynnson
Award Year: 1984
Hybridizer: Olin W. Criswell
Siloam Bo Peep
Award Year: 1983
Hybridizer: Pauline Henry
Lullaby Baby
Award Year: 1982
Hybridizer: Spalding-W.
Lord Camden
Award Year: 1981
Hybridizer: Robert M. Kennedy III
Siloam Purple Plum
Award Year: 1980
Hybridizer: Pauline Henry
Red Rum
Award Year: 1979
Hybridizer: Pittard-R
Little Greenie
Award Year: 1978
Hybridizer: Winniford
Little Infant
Award Year: 1977
Hybridizer: Monette
Ed Murray
Award Year: 1976
Hybridizer: Edward F. Grovatt
Little Business
Award Year: 1975
Hybridizer: Maxwell-T.
Buffys Doll
Award Year: 1974
Hybridizer: Williamson
Bambi Doll
Award Year: 1973
Hybridizer: Wild
Guardian Angel
Award Year: 1972
Hybridizer: Gore-Murphy
Suzie Wong
Award Year: 1971
Hybridizer: Robert M. Kennedy III
Green Flutter
Award Year: 1970
Hybridizer: Williamson
Little Wart
Award Year: 1969
Hybridizer: Spalding
Renee
Award Year: 1968
Hybridizer: William J. Dill
Little Rainbow
Award Year: 1967
Hybridizer: Reckamp
Melon Balls
Award Year: 1966
Hybridizer: Wild
Luxury Lace
Award Year: 1965
Hybridizer: Spalding
McPick
Award Year: 1964
Hybridizer: Lenington-G.