Nan Ripley wins AHS Moldovan Mentoring Award!

Nan Ripley from Nevada, Iowa, was awarded the AHS Moldovan Mentoring Award at the AHS National Convention in Hattiesburg, MS last qeekend. This award is for for lifetime achievement in mentoring others through daylilies and is one of the top three personal awards given by AHS. 

Nan was not able to be there with us in person, but was watching the live-streamed show. "I am so blessed", she told me when I called her. "Personal relationships are so important."

Nan has given freely of herself and her garden to many groups, including youth groups, Master Gardeners, garden clubs, etc., for many years. She is a gem in our region.

Kris Henning, AHS Region 1 Director

Val Hoefer wins Regional Service Award!

Regional President Val Hoefer was announced as the winner of the Region 1 Service Award this weekend at the AHS National Convention in Hattiesburg, MS. She was in attendance and was very surprised and excited when her name was announced. "I did not expect this!", she said. I told her she deserved it with all the hard work that she has done, especially this past year. 

Congratulations to you, Val!!

Kris Henning, Region 1 Director