History

Each fall, the Snohomish County Master Gardeners honor one of their members for demonstrated commitment to the program throughout the year. This commitment can take the form of project and/or program leadership, number of volunteer hours, and  participation in a variety of activities. Among the activities considered are demonstration gardens, office and community clinics, fund raisers, the Foundation and/or involvement in outreach initiatives such as Grow Your Own Groceries and the Rain Garden programs.

The following individuals have been honored as Master Gardener of the Year in past years.

Master Gardener of the Year

2024 - Karen Schneider
Robbie Harris

2023 - Bob Peck

​2022 - Nancy Dawson
Susan Snyder
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2020/2021       Carol 'Gus' Blake
Sheryl Kelly
Kathryn Ladines

2019      Pete Mackay
Laura Cooper

​2018       Virginia Blain
Kim Olafson

2017      Dave Hofeditz
​Teri Gaul
 
2016      Carlene Boxman
​Bernie Wojcik

2015    Jean Savory

2014    Carolyn "Dode" Carlson
​Karen Tift

2013    Patty Kerston
              Dianne Elledge

2012    Jackie Trimble

2011     Sheila McKinnon

2010    Rob and Richelle Taylor
              Michele Duncan

2009    Diane Decker-Ihle
               Monica Novini

2008    Janice Tallman

2007     Jeff Thompson
 
2006     Cauleen Eshleman

2005     Al Dralle
  
2004     Gordon Nettles

2003     Sandy DeLisle 
 
2002     Eldine Gomez

2001     Clayton Haberman

2000    Cyd Bishop 
 
1999     Don Bloom
               Gert LeVan

1998     Bert Hagen 

1997     Ann  Tanner
              Tommy Watson