Our 2016 Scholarship Winners

Proven Winners^® Innovations in Plant Breeding Scholarship Winners
(Two scholarships for $5,000 each)

New flowers and plants are the lifeblood of our industry. We are proud to support students who are committed to developing new and exciting plants in this competitive market. We congratulate the two winners of our Innovations in Plant Breeding scholarships and wish them a bright future.

Proven Winners^® Grower Excellence Scholarship Winners
(Two scholarships for $5,000 each)

High quality plant material produced by talented and hard working growers is absolutely essential for any plant brand to be successful. We are proud to support the next generation of great plantsmen and women pursuing careers in plant production and congratulate the two winners of our Grower Excellence scholarships.

Proven Winners^® Innovations in Horticultural Marketing Scholarship Winners
(One scholarship for $5,000)

The importance of marketing is often overlooked in our industry, so we need to support students with not only a passion for plants but also for knowing how to market and sell them. We congratulate the winner of our Innovations in Horticultural Marketing scholarship and wish him a bright future ahead.

Proven Winners^® Technical or 2-Year Post-Secondary Institution Scholarships
(Five scholarships for $2,000 each)

Many horticulture students begin their post-secondary schooling at 2-year or vocational technology schools as a way to enter the work force sooner. Since horticulture tends to be a very hands-on career with much knowledge gained through work experience, this is an excellent way to break into the industry. We are proud to support five exemplary students who have chosen this route for their schooling and wish them the best of success for the future.

Krystal Bartholomew Gateway Technical College	Anna Detoro Kent State University	Brianna Hanson University of New Hampshire
Bernard Kondenar College of Lake County	Brett Zylstra Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture