RHS People Awards 2020
Wonderful news for SRGC as ex President Ian Young is awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal -also
AGS President Chris Bailes is awarded the Victoria Medal of Honour in today's announcement of RHS People
Awards! Something for us to cheer about! A very exciting honour for Ian - also for Keith Wiley who is made an Associate of Honour.
This is the full list of Awards :
RHS Awards 2020
The Victoria Medal of Honour
Established in 1897, with the assent of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, the Victoria Medal of Honour (VMH) may be awarded to British horticulturists deserving of special honour by the Society. Only 63 medals may be held at any one time, in recognition of the duration in years of Queen Victoria’s reign.
In 2020 the VMH was awarded to Christopher Bailes, Jim Gardiner and Jim (James) McColl MBE.
Associate of Honour
Established in 1930, the Associate of Honour is conferred on persons of British nationality who have rendered distinguished service to the practice of horticulture during the course of their working life. The number of Associates of Honour may not exceed 100 at any one time (excluding those Associates who also hold the Victoria Medal of Honour).
In 2020 the Associate of Honour was awarded to Christopher Brookes, Peter Sandwell and Keith Wiley.
The Veitch Memorial Medal
The Veitch Memorial Medal is awarded annually to persons of any nationality who have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the science and practice of horticulture.
In 2020 the Veitch Memorial Medal was awarded to John Anderson, Owen Johnson, Rosie Peddle, Derek Spicer and Ian Young.
The Harlow Carr Medal
The Harlow Carr Medal is awarded to those who have made a significant contribution to horticulture in the North of England, through the length of service, commitment to projects or capabilities, combined with reliability and professionalism.
In 2020 the Harlow Carr Medal was awarded to David Rose.
Roy Lancaster Award
The Roy Lancaster Award is awarded to individuals under 35 (on the date of nomination) who have achieved an exceptional contribution to the practice, science or promotion of horticulture.
In 2020 the Roy Lancaster Award was awarded to Harry Baldwin.
Congratulations to all those honoured ! Other awards made today - see here :
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J. Ian Young and Keith Wiley
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Chris Bailes
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Jim McColl with Carole Baxter - both of the Beechgrove Potting Shed - a pic from some years ago!
