Steve Moldovan Mentoring

Honoring Excellence in Mentorship

Established in 2007, the Steve Moldovan Mentoring Award honors the memory of hybridizer Steve Moldovan and his lifelong commitment to mentoring others within the daylily community. The award recognizes individuals who exemplify the spirit of guidance, encouragement, and education that Steve demonstrated throughout his life.

Nominations may be submitted by any AHS member. Serving members of the AHS Board of Directors are not eligible for consideration. Nominees may be recognized for mentoring new hybridizers, supporting youth involvement in daylilies, assisting local daylily clubs, or making other significant contributions through mentorship.

Nominations must be received by the Awards and Honors Chair no later than September 1. The AHS Board of Directors reviews all nominations at its annual Fall Board Meeting and may present the award to an individual whose mentoring efforts reflect the values and example established by Steve Moldovan.

The award consists of an engraved medallion presented by a representative of Region 2 at the following AHS National Convention.

To nominate an individual for this award, use the nomination form below.

Award Nomination Form

Award Winners

  • Larry Grace
    Alabama
    2026
  • Karol Emmerich
    Minnesota
    2025
  • Sandy Holmes
    Ohio
    2024
  • Bob and Eric Tankesley-Clarke
    Missouri
    2023
  • Robert Selman
    North Carolina
    2022
  • Nan Ripley
    Iowa
    2021
  • Paul Botting
    Maryland
    2020
  • Kathy D’Alessandro
    Pennsylvania
    2019
  • Don Herr
    Pennsylvania
    2018
  • Ken Cobb
    North Carolina
    2017
  • Clayton Burkey
    Pennsylvania
    2016
  • Tim Herrington
    Georgia
    2015
  • Peggy and Jim Jeffcoat
    South Carolina
    2014
  • Shirley Farmer
    Ohio
    2013
  • Van Sellers
    North Carolina
    2012
  • Clarence Crochet
    Louisiana
    2011
  • David Kirchhoff
    Kentucky
    2010
  • Enman R. Joiner
    Georgia
    2009