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
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
2024 - Karen Schneider
Robbie Harris
2023 - Bob Peck
2022 - Nancy Dawson
Susan Snyder
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