Awards

Awards:

ARS Bronze Medals

The American Rhododendron Society’s  Bronze medal is the highest ARS award presented by individual chapters in recognition of significant contributions by its members towards the betterment of the chapter.

To read the ARS Bronze Medal citation for each NIRS recipient, click on either their photograph or name.  To return to this page, click on the “Awards” menu item (or tab).

Judi Murakami
May 9, 2023
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Judi Murakami for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Judith Walker
May 10, 2022
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Judith Walker for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Carolyn Chester
December 14, 2021
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Carolyn Chester for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Maureen Denny
September 14, 2021
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Maureen Denny for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Ruth Fowler
September 19, 2020
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Ruth Fowler for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Garth Wedemire
December 10, 2019
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Garth Wedemire for his many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Jill Gould
September 10, 2019
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Jill Gould for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Antje Guertler
December 11, 2018
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Antje Guertler for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Frances Thornton
September 11, 2018
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Frances Thornton for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Robert Argall
June 16, 2018
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Robert Argall for his many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Helena Stewart Zukowski
December 12, 2017
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Helena Stewart Zukowski for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Wolfgang Hoefgen
June 17, 2017
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Wolfgang Hoefgen for his many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Jake and Claudia Ellis
June 11, 2016
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Jake and Claudia Ellis for their many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Ann Chevrier
May 12, 2015
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Ann Chevrier for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Nadine Boudreau
December 10, 2013
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Nadine Boudreau for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Pauline Thompson
June 15, 2013
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Pauline Thompson for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Brian Staton
June 16, 2012
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Brian Staton for his many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Christine Aldred
June 16, 2012
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Christine Aldred for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Lois Clyde
June 18, 2011
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Lois Clyde for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Evelyn Wright
September 9, 2008
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Evelyn Wright for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Dave and Noni Godfrey
December 11, 2007
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Dave and Noni Godfrey for their many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Diana Scott
June 16, 2007
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Diana Scott for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Paul Wurz
June 12, 2004
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Paul Wurz for his many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Don Law
June 12, 2004
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Don Law for his many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Marleen and Dave Crucq
June 14, 2003
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Marleen and Dave Crucq for their many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Bernie Guyader
May 12, 2000
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Bernie Guyader for his many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Barbara and Bill Rozel
December 14, 1999
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Barbara and Bill Rozel for their many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Pauline and Richard Bonney
June 12, 1999
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Pauline and Richard Bonney for their many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Len and Madeleine Simmons
December 8, 1998
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Len and Madeleine Simmons for their many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Gwen Wright
June 21, 1997
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Gwen Wright for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Mary Palmer
June 15, 1996
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Mary Palmer for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Harry Wright
June 17, 1995
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Harry Wright for his many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.

Jo Ann Foster
June 17, 1995
NIRS awarded the ARS Bronze Medal to Jo Ann Foster for her many years of service and continued dedication to the Society.