Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the past, present, and future of horticulture in Southern California!
The SCHS Annual Awards Banquet is our most important fundraiser, bringing together plant lovers, professionals, and friends to honor the remarkable individuals shaping our region’s horticultural legacy. Enjoy a gourmet meal in a beautiful setting, bid in our lively Silent Auction, and share in a celebration of community, inspiration, and the people moving horticulture forward.
This year, SCHS is proud to honor two individuals whose work has made a lasting impact on Southern California horticulture. The 2026 Horticulturist of the Year Award, SCHS’s most prestigious honor and a tradition dating to the 1950s, will be presented to James Henrich, curator of living collections at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. The 2026 SCHS Pathmaker Award, which recognizes excellence, innovation, and progress in the field, will be presented to Dr. Chaz Perea, landscape manager at Dodger Stadium and professor of horticulture at Mt. San Antonio College.
For full event details, visit the Annual Awards Banquet page.
Annual Awards Banquet
Saturday, September 12 | 5-9 PM
La Cañada Flintridge Country Club, 5500 Godbey Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Reserve Early and Save
Purchase your tickets by August 16 to receive early bird pricing:
Members: $75, Nonmembers: $90
Hort Support Table for eight guests for $700
August 17 through September 4:
Members: $85, Nonmembers: $100
Hort Support Table for eight guests for $700
All ticket sales close September 4.
If you prefer to register by mail with a check, you may download and mail in your registration with this flyer: 2026 Awards Banquet_Mail-In Registration.pdf. Registrations sent by mail need to be received by September 4. Please contact Laura Bauer at lbauer.schs@gmail.com or 626-437-9459 if you have any questions.
Silent Auction
As always, our horticulture-themed silent auction of unique, hand-picked horticultural treasures will precede the dinner! We welcome donations from SCHS members and community supporters. Please use this Silent Auction Donation Form or contact Steven Gerischer at sgerischer.schs@gmail.com or 323-397-4407 by Sunday, September 6. Please note, we cannot allow last-minute donations this year; you may bring the item with you, but please let us know about it by September 6. We are also happy to arrange pickup if necessary!
Come celebrate the people shaping Southern California horticulture while supporting the programs that keep SCHS growing year-round!
