Nominations are now open for the Department of Horticultural Science Distinguished Alumnus Award. This award will honor an alumnus/alumna who has attained professional distinction in horticultural science as evidenced by outstanding professional achievement on a state, national, or international level. Nominees will be chosen based on demonstrated distinction in their professional lives, recognition as an authority within the field of horticultural science, and exceptional service to or volunteer activities in her/his field. The recipient will receive the award at the spring of 2019 HortSci Grows event. Nominations will be held for 2 years after the year they are submitted.
Criteria for the award and more information about the selection process can be found at z.umn.edu/hortscialumnusaward.