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HSA Awards
HSA Awards
Starting around 1950, HSA has recognized outstanding members for “…promoting the knowledge, use and delight of herbs through educational programs, research, and sharing the experience of its members with the community.” To date, over 300 members have been celebrated by their peers for their contribution to our herbal community. Awards include Certificate of Appreciation, Certificate of Achievement, Excellence in Horticulture. Excellence in Herbal Education, Medal of Honor, Artistic Use of Herbs, Excellence in Herbal Literature, and an award that recognizes work in a public garden. Many of these are named for inspirational HSA members who exemplify the awards who carry their name.
A complete history of HSA awards can be downloaded HERE.
Award Nomination Guidelines
Each nomination must be accompanied by three letters of support. Non-members may submit letters of support.
Please send letters of support to:
The Herb Society of America
9019 Kirtland Chardon Road
Kirtland, OH 44094
Award Nominations are due September 1
History of Award Recipients
*The award nomination form is also available in the Members Only section of this site under Operating Manual Section 13 Forms.
2023 Award Recipients
Ginny Miller, Member at Large, Great Lakes District
Helen De Conway Little Medal of Honor
Christine (Chrissy) Moore, Potomac Unit, MidAtlantic District
Nancy Putnam Howard Award for Excellence in Horticulture
Judy Semroc, Member at Large, Great Lakes District
Madeline Hill Award for Excellence in Herbal Education
Penni St. Hilaire, Potomac Unit, MidAtlantic District
The Elizabeth Crisp Rea Award
Rena Barnett, Philadelphia Unit, MidAtlantic District
Certificate of Achievement
Holly B. Cusumano, Philadelphia Unit, MidAtlantic District
Certificate of Achievement
Gloria Hunter, Texas Thyme Unit, South Central District
Certificate of Achievement
Joanne Montowski, Philadelphia Unit, MidAtlantic District
Certificate of Appreciation
Andrea Sparano, South Jersey Unit, MidAtlantic District
Certificate of Appreciation
2022 Award Winners
Jean Bohn, Northern New Jersey Unit, Northeast District
Elizabeth Crisp Rea Award
Rosemary (Rose) Loveall, Northern California Unit and Business Member, West District
Madalene Hill Award for Excellence in Herbal Education
Pat Hansbury, Pennsylvania Heartland Unit, Mid Atlantic District
Certificate of Achievement
Nola Gildin, Pennsylvania Heartland Unit, Mid Atlantic District
Certificate of Appreciation
2021 Award Winners
Helen de Conway Little Medal of Honor
Sara Holland, Hill Country Unit, South Central District
Joanna McQuail Reed Award for Artistic Use of Herbs
Pat Kenny, Potomac Unit, Mid Atlantic District
Elizabeth Crisp Rea Award
Laura Anthony, Potomac Unit, Mid-Atlantic District
Madalene Hill Award for Excellence in Herbal Education
Kathleen Gips, Western Reserve Herb Society Unit, Great Lakes District
Certificate of Achievement
Audrey Driscoll, New Orleans Unit, Southeast District
Certificate of Appreciation
Nino Ridgeway, PhD, Wisconsin Unit, Central District
