GardenComm Honorary Members
Honorary Member recognizes a non-member who is actively engaged in activities that, on a day-to-day basis, promote GardenComm’s mission and values on a national level. This individual’s efforts reflect the highest ideals of the organization.
2025 Honorary Member
Honoree Piet Oudolf is an internationally recognized Dutch garden designer, nurseryman, and author. His best-known North American garden projects include the Lurie Garden in Chicago and the High Line in New York City.
Past Honorary Members
| Honoree | Year Honored |
| MaryLynn Mack | 2021 |
| Ron Finley | 2020 |
| Will Raap | 2016 |
| Warren Roberts | 2010 |
| Frederick Roberts | 2006 |
| Jan Karon | 2004 |
| Peter Raven | 2002 |
| Bette Midler | 2001 |
| Marco Polo Stufano | 2000 |
| William Lanier Hunt | 1995 |
| Dr. Cynthia Wescott | 1993 |
| John R. "Dick" Dunmire | 1992 |
| Dr. August De Hertogh | 1991 |
| Jane Jung | 1991 |
| Charles J. Burr | 1990 |
| H. Marc Cathey | 1988 |
| Lewis C. Chadwick | 1987 |
| Roger F. Lederer | 1986 |
| Lady Bird Johnson | 1985 |
| Dr. Leon C. Snyder | 1983 |
| Joan Lee Faust | 1982 |
| Helen VanPelt Wilson | 1982 |
| Ellis Rawnsley | 1981 |
| Ernesta B. Ballard | 1981 |
| Nelson Coon | 1981 |
| William E. Hartnoll | 1981 |
| Edwin F. Steffek | 1981 |
| Lulu Brown Warkentin | 1980 |
| Fleeta Brownell Woodroffe | 1979 |
| Iva Newman | 1978 |
| Dinah Shore | 1978 |
| Marguerite Smith | 1977 |
| Lois Wilson | 1977 |
| Kate B. Clapp | 1976 |