Bertrand Farr Silver Medal
Established in 1950 and named in honor of early daylily nurseryman Bertrand Farr, this medal recognizes individuals who have achieved outstanding success and made significant contributions in the field of daylily hybridizing. It is one of the American Hemerocallis Society’s most distinguished honors for hybridizers.
In most years, the award is presented to a single recipient, although multiple awards have occasionally been given. However, the award may only be bestowed upon an individual and cannot be shared.
Nominations may be submitted by any AHS member and should include a comprehensive review of the nominee’s accomplishments, including awards received, appearances in the Popularity Poll, and other notable achievements in daylily hybridizing.
Nominations must be received by the Awards and Honors Chair no later than September 1. Recipients are selected by secret ballot of the AHS Board of Directors at its annual Fall Board Meeting, and the award is presented at the following AHS National Convention.
To nominate an individual for this award, use the nomination form below.
Award Winners
- Rich HowardConnecticut2026
- Scott ElliottGeorgia2025
- Heidi DouglasSouth Carolina2024
- Tim BellGeorgia2023
- Vic Santa LuciaNorth Carolina2022
- Jamie GossardOhio2021
- Don HerrPennsylvania2020
- Karol EmmerichMinnesota2019
- Jim MurphyVirginia2018
- Dottie WarrellOhio2017
- John Kinnebrew, Jr.Florida2016
- Jack TempleFlorida2015
- Tim HerringtonGeorgia2014
- Margo ReedVirginia2013
- Grace StamileCaliformia2012
- Clayton BurkeyPennsylvania2011
- Dan TrimmerFlorida2010
- Jan JoinerGeorgia2009
- Mr. Jack CarpenterTexas2008
- Mr. Ned RobertsColorado2007
- Dr. Darrel AppsNew Jersey2006
- Dr. Charles E. BranchIllinois2005
- Edwin C. BrownFlorida2004
- Jeff SalterFlorida2003
- Curt HansonOhio2002
- David TalbottFlorida2002
- Elizabeth Hudson SalterFlorida2001
- Morton L. MorssFlorida2000
- Ra HansenFlorida1999
- Clarence J. CrochetLouisiana1998
- Patrick StamileFlorida1997
- Sarah SikesAlabama1996
- Lee E. GatesLouisiana1995
- Kate CarpenterNorth Carolina1994
- Enman R. JoinerGeorgia1993
- Steve MoldovanOhio1992
- Bryant MillikanIndiana1991
- Lucille GuidryLouisiana1990
- Charlie PierceAlabama1989
- Kenneth G. Durio, Jr.Louisiana1988
- Van SellersNorth Carolina1987
- David KirchhoffFlorida1986
- Pauline HenryArkansas1985
- Oscie B. Whatley, Jr.Missouri1984
- Ury G. WinnifordTexas1983
- Clarke M. YanceyGeorgia1982
- Edward F. GrovattNew Jersey1981
- Elsie SpaldingLouisiana1980
- R.M. Kennedy, IIISouth Carolina1979
- Lucille WilliamsonTexas1978
- Clara Mae PittardLouisiana1977
- John R. Lambert, Jr.North Carolina1976
- Allen J. WildMissouri1975
- James E. MarshIllinois1974
- Charles ReckampIllinois1973
- Virginia PeckTennessee1972
- Sally LakeAlabama1971
- George E. LeningtonMissouri1970
- Robert A. GriesbachIllinois1970
- Wilmer B. FloryIndiana1969
- Hubert A. FischerIllinois1968
- R. William Munson, Jr.Florida1967
- W.B. MacMillanLouisiana1966
- Edna SpaldingLouisiana1965
- Hamilton P. TraubCalifornia1964
- Frank W. ChildsGeorgia1963
- Orville W. FayIllinois1962
- Hooper J. ConnellLouisiana1961
- LeMoine J. BechtoldColorado1960
- Elmer A. ClaarIllinois1959
- Hugh M. RussellTexas1958
- Ralph W. WheelerFlorida1957
- David F. HallIllinois1956
- Ophelia TaylorFlorida1955
- Ezra J. KrausOregon1954
- Elizabeth NesmithMassachusetts1953
- Mary LesterGeorgia1952
- Carl MillikenCalifornia1951
- Arlow Burdette StoutNew York1950