GardenComm Hall of Fame Honorees
Membership in the Hall of Fame is the highest honor GardenComm can bestow on a member whose life and career has materially reflected and advanced the objectives of GardenComm. Hall of Fame candidates are nominated by the membership, recommended by the Honors Committee and elected by the Board of Directors. Members of the Hall of Fame are excused from dues. Self-nominations are welcome.
2025 Honoree - Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp
Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp has served in every GardenComm executive position over the course of 10 years, as well as editing the GardenComm quarterly newsletter and helping plan the 2011 annual conference in Indianapolis. After a career as an award-winning newspaper reporter, she started Write For You LLC, showcasing her work as a writer, editor, and photographer.
| Member | Year Honored | Additional Honors |
|---|---|---|
| David Ellis | 2024 | |
| Bill Johnson | 2023 | |
| Cathy Wilkinson Barash | 2022 | |
| Kirk Ryan Brown | 2021 | |
| Stephanie Cohen | 2020 | Fellow, 2014 |
| Bill Thomas | 2019 | |
| James Baggett | 2018 | |
| Melinda Myers | 2017 | |
| Debra Prinzing | 2016 | |
| Rob Cardillo | 2015 | Fellow, 2002 |
| Brian Minter | 2014 | Fellow, 2002 |
| Irene Virag | 2012 | Fellow, 2005 |
| Judy Lowe | 2011 | |
| Alan & Linda Detrick | 2010 | Fellow, 2005 |
| Rosalind Creasy | 2009 | Fellow, 1999 |
| Barbara Lawton | 2008 | Fellow, 2001 |
| Walter Chandoha | 2006 | Fellow, 1997 |
| Ed Hume | 2005 | Fellow, 1995 |
| Jeff Lowenfels | 2004 | Fellow, 1998 |
| Frances Tanenbaum | 2004 | Fellow, 1997 |
| Theodore Marston | 2003 | Fellow, 1989 |
| Brent & Becky Heath | 2002 | |
| Ralph Snodsmith | 2001 | |
| G. "Doc" & Katy Abraham | 1999 | Fellow, 1979 |
| Elvin McDonald | 1998 | Fellow, 1983 |
| James W. Wilson | 1995 | Fellow, 1988 |
| Walter Doty | 1993 | |
| Donald Wyman | 1992 | |
| Rachel Synder | 1990 | Fellow, 1981 |
| Art Kozelka | 1988 | Fellow, 1977 |
| Carlson B. Lees | 1986 | Fellow, 1981 |
| Dr. Cynthia Westcott | 1982 | Honorary Member, 1993 |
| James Underwood Crockett | 1981 | Fellow, 1977 |
| Isabell Zucker | 1981 | Fellow, 1977 |
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