Bertrand Farr Silver Medal

Established in 1950 and named for an early daylily nurseryman, this medal is a distinguished honor for members who have attained outstanding results in the field of daylily hybridizing. In general this award should honor only one person annually, but two awards have been given on occasion. The award can only be given to a single individual. Nominations may be submitted by any AHS member to the AHS Awards & Honors Chairman using the Award Nomination Form. A complete review of accomplishments should be made, including all awards, appearances on the Popularity Poll, and unusual accomplishments. Nominations are due by September 1st for the upcoming year. The AHS Board votes by secret ballot at the annual fall board meeting, and the award is presented at the following AHS National Convention.

Award Winners

  • Rich Howard
    Connecticut
    2026
  • Scott Elliott
    Georgia
    2025
  • Heidi Douglas
    South Carolina
    2024
  • Tim Bell
    Georgia
    2023
  • Vic Santa Lucia
    North Carolina
    2022
  • Jamie Gossard
    Ohio
    2021
  • Don Herr
    Pennsylvania
    2020
  • Karol Emmerich
    Minnesota
    2019
  • Jim Murphy
    Virginia
    2018
  • Dottie Warrell
    Ohio
    2017
  • John Kinnebrew, Jr.
    Florida
    2016
  • Jack Temple
    Florida
    2015
  • Tim Herrington
    Georgia
    2014
  • Margo Reed
    Virginia
    2013
  • Grace Stamile
    Califormia
    2012
  • Clayton Burkey
    Pennsylvania
    2011
  • Dan Trimmer
    Florida
    2010
  • Jan Joiner
    Georgia
    2009
  • Mr. Jack Carpenter
    Texas
    2008
  • Mr. Ned Roberts
    Colorado
    2007
  • Dr. Darrel Apps
    New Jersey
    2006
  • Dr. Charles E. Branch
    Illinois
    2005
  • Edwin C. Brown
    Florida
    2004
  • Jeff Salter
    Florida
    2003
  • Curt Hanson
    Ohio
    2002
  • David Talbott
    Florida
    2002
  • Elizabeth Hudson Salter
    Florida
    2001
  • Morton L. Morss
    Florida
    2000
  • Ra Hansen
    Florida
    1999
  • Clarence J. Crochet
    Louisiana
    1998
  • Patrick Stamile
    Florida
    1997
  • Sarah Sikes
    Alabama
    1996
  • Lee E. Gates
    Louisiana
    1995
  • Kate Carpenter
    North Carolina
    1994
  • Enman R. Joiner
    Georgia
    1993
  • Steve Moldovan
    Ohio
    1992
  • Bryant Millikan
    Indiana
    1991
  • Lucille Guidry
    Louisiana
    1990
  • Charlie Pierce
    Alabama
    1989
  • Kenneth G. Durio, Jr.
    Louisiana
    1988
  • Van Sellers
    North Carolina
    1987
  • David Kirchhoff
    Florida
    1986
  • Pauline Henry
    Arkansas
    1985
  • Oscie B. Whatley, Jr.
    Missouri
    1984
  • Ury G. Winniford
    Texas
    1983
  • Clarke M. Yancey
    Georgia
    1982
  • Edward F. Grovatt
    New Jersey
    1981
  • Elsie Spalding
    Louisiana
    1980
  • R.M. Kennedy, III
    South Carolina
    1979
  • Lucille Williamson
    Texas
    1978
  • Clara Mae Pittard
    Louisiana
    1977
  • John R. Lambert, Jr.
    North Carolina
    1976
  • Allen J. Wild
    Missouri
    1975
  • James E. Marsh
    Illinois
    1974
  • Charles Reckamp
    Illinois
    1973
  • Virginia Peck
    Tennessee
    1972
  • Sally Lake
    Alabama
    1971
  • George E. Lenington
    Missouri
    1970
  • Robert A. Griesbach
    Illinois
    1970
  • Wilmer B. Flory
    Indiana
    1969
  • Hubert A. Fischer
    Illinois
    1968
  • R. William Munson, Jr.
    Florida
    1967
  • W.B. MacMillan
    Louisiana
    1966
  • Edna Spalding
    Louisiana
    1965
  • Hamilton P. Traub
    California
    1964
  • Frank W. Childs
    Georgia
    1963
  • Orville W. Fay
    Illinois
    1962
  • Hooper J. Connell
    Louisiana
    1961
  • LeMoine J. Bechtold
    Colorado
    1960
  • Elmer A. Claar
    Illinois
    1959
  • Hugh M. Russell
    Texas
    1958
  • Ralph W. Wheeler
    Florida
    1957
  • David F. Hall
    Illinois
    1956
  • Ophelia Taylor
    Florida
    1955
  • Ezra J. Kraus
    Oregon
    1954
  • Elizabeth Nesmith
    Massachusetts
    1953
  • Mary Lester
    Georgia
    1952
  • Carl Milliken
    California
    1951
  • Arlow Burdette Stout
    New York
    1950