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contributions to the perennial industry. Also in 2000, he was the first recipient of the Medal of Excellence from Greenhouse Grower Magazine, awarded to the individual most responsible for leadership in the new crop development. A special award, Te Allan Armitage Leadership Award, was established by the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers to be awarded to the individual who exemplifies outstanding leadership in the specialty cut flower industry. In January, 2001, Dr. Armitage was the only living person chosen among the top 10 “Spheres of Influence” in the floriculture business by his colleagues. In 2001, he was presented with the University of Georgia Alumni Award, a prestigious award based on excellence in teaching, research and extension. Dr. Armitage was honored with the celebrated Scott Medal


and Award for contributions to American horticulture by the Scott Foundation in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, arguably the most prestigious honor in ornamental horticulture. He received the Garden Writers Association Award for Magazine


Writing in 2007. In 2008, the Newport, Rhode Island Flower Show presented him with the International Horticulture Award for lifetime contributions in the field. In 2009, he was presented with the George Robert White Medal of Honor from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. In 2012, he was honored with the highest award from the American Horticulture Society – the Liberty Hyde Bailey Award – for lifelong achievements in horticulture. He also served as an advisor for the Garden Book Club of America and has consulted for Scholastic Books, publisher of the Magic School Bus series of science books for children.


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