The following awards were announced at the AGM:
Golden Jubilee Salver: Ms Julia Corden.
AGS Salver - Plantsman of the Year:
The AGS Salver for the highest aggregate of First Prize Points in Section I of Club Shows in 2013 was awarded to Dr Stan da Prato with 3810 points.
Rutland Salver:
The Rutland Salver for the highest aggregate of First Prize Points in Section II of Club Shows in 2013 was awarded to Ms Susan Simpson with 587 points.
AGS 75th Anniversary Picture
For service to a local group : this was awarded to Darrell Desbrow who was secretary to the Edinburgh group for many years during which time he worked to stir up, by questionnaire and other means, the natives in the Borders (who were at that time notional members of the Edinburgh Group) to break
away and reform their own Group and gave practical support for some time to that project. When he moved to Dalbeattie he was the prime mover in establishing the South West Scotland group based at Threave.
Merit Medals
Merit Medals have been awarded in 2013 as follows:
Gold: Mr & Mrs C & D Shaw (1st), Dr P Semple (1st), Mr& Mrs B & R Wallace (1st), Mr G Young (2nd), Dr S da Prato (5th & 6th), Mr I Kidman (6th), Mrs J Wyllie (8th).
Silver: Mr & Mrs F Bundy, Mr N Boss., Mr C Lafong (9th)
David Lane Award
The David Lane Award for the best photograph in “The Rock Garden” was awarded to Liam & Joan McCaughey for their photograph of Nassauvia pinnihera on page 90 of the July issue.
The Alf Evans Award
The Alf Evans Award for the best alpine stand at Gardening Scotland was awarded to Kevock Plants.
Best Exhibit in Art Group:
The Williamson Trophy was awarded to Gill Lee for her embroidery