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Year Hutchinson Medal awarded:

2019

Chairman and CEO of Ball Horticultural Company; Trustee, The Morton Arboretum; Head, G. Carl Ball Family Foundation; Chairman, Career Vision

Anna Caroline Ball is an influential voice in breeding innovation, sustainability, and industry stewardship. She oversees a privately held, 120‑year‑old family company now in its fourth generation of management. She leads a company responsible for major global ornamental brands, including Wave^® Petunias, Burpee^® plants, and Beacon^® Impatiens, known for strong genetics and consumer appeal. And she promotes mentorship and talent development within the horticulture industry.

Other Major Honors:

• Recipient of the ASHS Industry Distinguished Achievement Award (2022) for lifetime contributions to horticulture, science, and education.
• Recognized for “advancing the science of horticulture” and helping “color the world” through innovative floriculture genetics.