GardenComm Emergent Communicators Honorees
The Emergent Communicator Award recognizes a member under the age of 40 who has demonstrated exceptionally high degrees of skill, professional ethics, and dedication to GardenComm's mission and values.
2025 Honoree - Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago
Perla Sofia Curbelo-Santiago, a member since 2016, leads interactive Garden Break experiences, helping teams and organizations embrace nature as a tool for wellness. Her first book, ¡Verdura! Living a Garden Life, was published in Spanish and English in 2024.
Past Winners
| Award Recipient | Year Honored |
| Gretchen McNaughton | 2024 |
| Acadia Tucker | 2023 |
| Danae Wolfe | 2022 |
| Ryan McEnaney | 2021 |
| Emma Biggs | 2020 |
| Kelly Reilly | 2019 |
| Kelly Norris | 2018 |
| Katie Elzer-Peters | 2017 |
| Katherine Dubow | 2016 |