The Volunteer Luncheon on December 5th, 2013, launched a yearlong celebration of the Garden’s 50th year in the Magic City. A number of our Master Gardeners received awards at the luncheon.

Mike Rushing, Natalie Lee and Alicia and Ken Hall are pictured after receiving their awards. Mike Rushing was awarded the Ida C. Burns Volunteer of the Year award. Natalie Lee was awarded the A. Brand Walton, Jr, Unsung Hero Volunteer of the Year award and Alicia and Ken Hall recieved the Plantspeople of the Year awards. Carol Hagood, who is the editor of Roots and Shoots, recieved the Educator of the Year award.