WE CELEBRATE OUR AIH HEROES
Like all well-established organisations, guilds and Institutes, AIH has its own ‘Horticulture Heroes’ who have earned their coveted position in the AIH Hall of Fame.
These are professionals who have been involved in Institute management, development and operations and have made significant contributions to the profession.
AIH HERO AWARDS
Every year the Australian Institute of Horticulture hold its Annual National Awards and Dinner where a variety of awards are presented. There are 2 significant Hero awards, the Golden Wattle Award and the Silver Gum Award.
View the AIH 2017 Annual Award Winners
GOLDEN WATTLE AWARD
The Award is presented to an horticulture professional whose practice in the opinion of the National Executive has advanced the objectives as set down by AIH and the profession of horticulture.
Acacia pycnantha – or the Golden Wattle – was commissioned by AIMS Pty Ltd who continues to be the sponsor since inception of the award.
All received this penultimate award for their unfaltering contributions to the profession.
The awardees hold a unique presence in the horticulture profession. Their hard work, innovative approach and dedication to horticulture have made their efforts successful in advancing the profession, increasing recognition of gardening to the public and enhancing horticultural events in various forums.
Nominations for an outstanding horticulturist for the Golden Wattle Award are called each March for consideration by the National Executive for awarding at the Annual Awards Night usually in November.
GOLDEN WATTLE AWARD WINNERS
PETER CUNDALL
2015
GRAHAM ROSS
2014
WES FLEMING of Fleming Nurseries
2013
JUDY HORTON, MAIH RH
2012
the late COLIN CAMPBELL
2011
DON BURKE OAM, FAIH RH
2010
SILVER GUM AWARD
Fashioned after the flowers and buds of the Eucalyptus crenulata (Silver Gum), the award was commissioned by Horticultural Training in recognition of a Past President’s dedicated and committed representation on behalf of AIH.
In 2015 the award was redefined with a new criteria for outstanding industry commitment.
SILVER GUM AWARD WINNERS
NEVILLE PASSMORE, MAIH RH
2015
ANNETTE IRISH, FAIH RH, CPH
2014
President 2012 – 2014
KIM MORRIS, FAIH RH
2012
President 2008 – 2012
