AWARDS
GEORGE J. VACLAVEK GOLD MEDAL AWARD
This gold medal is awarded to outstanding Oklahoma Horticultural Society (OHS) members. It is named after George J. Vaclavek, the first recipient this award on February 6, 1999.
Awardees are nominated and approved by the OHS Board of Directors.
AWARD RECIPIENTS
2024
- Haldor Howard
2019
- Julia Laughlin
- Laura Payne
2018
- Mark Bays
- Marianna Sikkar
2017
- Kevin Gragg
- James Precure
- Wanda White
2015
- Sharon Beasley
- Sandra Casteel
- Jeannie and Dan Coley
- William Hawk
- Linda Horn
- Jerry and JoAnn Logan
- Mike Lindsey
- Dee Nash
2014
- Dave Edwards
- Kim Toscano
2008
- Steve Dobbs
- Shirley Kennedy
- Rodd Moesel
- Brenda Sanders
- Hugh Stout
2007
- James Precure
2006
- Steve Owens
2005
- Allan Storjohann
2004
- Shirley McFarland
- Russell Studebaker
- JoAnne Vervinck
2003
- Dr. Carl Whitcomb
2002
- Steve Bieberich
- Dr. Warren Filley
- Pearl Pearson
- Johnny Satterlee
- Charles Shackelford
2000
- Loretta F. Aaron
- H. Marc Cathey
- John Fluitt
- Mary Ann Haliburton
- Dick Moesel
- Wm. C. Welch
1999
- Hugh Hedger
- John E. Kirkpatrick
- Dr. Richard Payne
- Preston Warren
1999 (First Medal Awards)
- Marjorie Moesel
- Wolfgang Oehme
- George J. Vaclavek
George J. Vaclavek was an OHS founding member of the Oklahoma Horticultural Society. He was the Groundskeeper for Oklahoma City University for 19 years, and taught Horticulture for many years. He also served on the Society's Board of Directors for many years.