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2018 Mehlquist Award – Last Call For Nominations!

April 2, 2018

Gustav Mehlquist (left) and Pierre Bennerup, CEO Sunny Border Nurseries, Kensington, CT; 2001 recipient

Do you know a Connecticut resident who deserves to be honored and recognized for their significant and extraordinary contributions in horticulture or the art of gardening? If you do, please submit a nomination letter describing the background and qualifications of your nominee for the Connecticut Horticultural Society Mehlquist Award.

In 1987, on its 100th anniversary, CT Hort established the Gustav Mehlquist Award to honor Dr. Mehlquist for his extraordinary contribution to horticulture in our state. Dr. Mehlquist, who had been long recognized as one of the leading horticulturists in the United States, was a longstanding member. Every year since 1987, nominations are sought for this prestigious award named in his honor.

Send your nomination to Mary Anna Martell:

Email: [email protected], Subject line: Mehlquist Award

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Rocky Hill, CT 06067

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Connecticut Horticultural Society
P.O. Box 330966
West Hartford, CT 06133-0966

Phone: 860-529-8713
E-mail: [email protected]

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