Janis Ruksans is the first recipient of a new RHS Award - the Sir Daniel Hall Award in recognition of his significant personal achievement relating to bulbs.
Janis writes :
"I just got a mail from the Chair of the RHS Bulb Committee, Teresa Clements. She wrote me: “I wonder if we could meet in the virtual world as I have good news for you, the committee has chosen you as the first recipient of the Sir Daniel Hall Award in recognition of your significant personal achievement relating to bulbs. Your commitment to cultivation, exploration and education has produced an impressive collection of work that earned the RHS Bulb Committee’s commendation. Thank you and congratulations!
The Sir Daniel Hall Award was named in memory of Sir A. D. Hall (1864 - 1942), who was a prominent figure in his time, he was a government advisor and worked in education and science. He had a specialist interest in tulips and in later life was a member of the RHS Daffodil and Tulip Committee.
Two of his books, 'The Book of the Tulip' and 'The Genus Tulipa' are still regarded as reference works today.
You are the first person to receive this accolade which is to be ‘Awarded annually by the RHS Bulb Committee in recognition of significant personal achievement relating to bulbs and other plants within the committee’s remit.’ Your mixture of interests in bulbs and politics makes you a very worthy recipient of an award named in honour of Daniel Hall, you have a lot in common."
Tremendous news of this exciting new honour for Janis! Congratulations !!
