Phipps Conservatory Receives Great American Gardener Award from American Horticultural Society
For Immediate Release: Tues., March 10
Contact: Joe Reed | Director of Marketing and Communications
412-622-6915, ext. 3801 | jreed@phipps.conservatory.org
Phipps Conservatory Receives Great American Gardener Award from American Horticultural Society
Phipps Recognized for Commitment to Sustainability
Pittsburgh, PA – Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is honored to receive the Garden Sustainability Award from the American Horticultural Society (AHS) as part of its annual Great American Gardeners Awards. Established in 1953, the awards aim to recognize extraordinary contributions to horticulture across various areas and are among the most prestigious horticultural awards in the U.S.
Great American Gardeners Awards are bestowed upon eight individuals or institutions each year, each for a different category. The Garden Sustainability Award category celebrates a public garden that is setting the bar for sustainable design, maintenance, and programs.
“The American Horticultural Society’s esteemed recognition sends the message that showcasing beautiful horticulture, providing learning opportunities, tackling local ecological challenges, and aggressively addressing our changing climate are all essential roles of public gardens today and are proof that beauty and environmental responsibility can grow together,” said Phipps President and CEO Richard Piacentini. “Phipps is honored to be recognized among fellow changemakers in horticulture and further inspired to continue growing a greener future for all.”
Among the achievements recognized by this award are Phipps’ multiple leading-edge green buildings, including the Center for Sustainable Landscapes; more than 100 adult education courses offered each year; Sustainable Landcare training for landscape professionals; and The Climate Toolkit, its alliance of 256 institutions from 30 countries serving more than 128,750,000 annual visitors who work together to aggressively address climate change and inspire their guests to do the same.
For a complete list of the 2026 awards and recipients, visit the AHS website.
###
About Phipps: Founded in 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA is a globally recognized green leader with a mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse. Encompassing 15 acres including a historic 14-room glasshouse, 23 distinct indoor and outdoor gardens and industry-leading sustainable architecture and operations, Phipps attracts more than half a million visitors annually from around the world. Learn more at phipps.conservatory.org.
Watch TEDx: What We Can Learn From an Old Glasshouse: A look at the evolving way we connect people to nature at Phipps, demonstrate how human and environmental health are inextricably connected, and show that to age gracefully, we must continually reinvent ourselves to evolve with the rest of the world.
