AVSA Society Awards

Society Awards are presented at the annual AVSA Conventions. The awards are not given away lightly. Award winners change the African violet world in some way. AVSA is forever grateful for the tremendous dedication and untold hours of service to those who receive any of the awards listed below.

  • Bronze Medal for Horticultural Achievement
    Awarded for both scientific and horticultural contributions. The recipient need not be an AVSA member.
  • Certificate of Appreciation
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  • Citation for Outstanding Service
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  • Continuing Service
    Nominees will have already received an Honorary One-Year Membership Award and have continued to give outstanding service to AVSA.
  • Distingquished Service
    Given to those members who have continued to give outstanding service to the Society. The member must have first received an Honorary One-Year Membership and an Honorary Life Membership.
  • Hall of Fame
    Most prestigious award to recognize those individuals who have made unique and long-standing impact on the history of the Society. Nominee should be one who has served the Society in one or more capacities for at least fifteen (15) years and not held elected office in the previous five (5) years.
  • Honorary Life Membership
    Only one Honorary Life Membership may be awarded in any one year for outstanding services to the Society. Each President upon retiring their office receives an Honorary Life Membership.
  • Honorary One Year Membership
    Awarded in recognition for outstanding contributions to AVSA. Up to 10 awarded per year. (Website says 10, P&P says five)
  • Hudson Memorial
    Awarded for outstanding leadership activities within an affiliated chapter.
  • Meritorious Service
    Awarded to thank individuals for special service to AVSA.