Scott Medal & Award Presentation
March 29 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Free
Join us to recognize Paul Redman, President & CEO of Longwood Gardens, the recipient of the 2026 Scott Garden and Horticulture Medal and Award.
Paul B. Redman – 2026 Award Recipient
Scott Arboretum & Gardens proudly announces Paul B. Redman as the recipient of the 2026 Scott Garden & Horticulture Award, recognizing a career that has profoundly shaped the art, science, and public experience of horticulture.
Since assuming the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Longwood Gardens during its centennial year in 2006, Redman has led one of the most ambitious transformations in the history of American public gardens. Guided by a visionary 40-year master plan, his leadership has positioned Longwood as a premier horticultural and educational institution of the 21st century—one dedicated to its enduring mission to bring joy to all people through the beauty of nature.
Under his tenure, Longwood has more than doubled its annual attendance to 1.8 million visitors, expanded membership nearly fivefold, and become the most visited paid public garden in North America.
Redman’s impact is evident across Longwood’s landscape including the East Conservatory Plaza and its landmark green wall, the expansive Meadow Garden, and the revitalized Main Fountain Garden. Most recently, he oversaw the breathtaking 2024 reimagination of seventeen acres featuring a floating all-glass conservatory, new garden spaces for bonsai and the Cascade Garden, and expanded facilities for dining, events, and education.
Plantsman Richard W. Lighty observed, “Behind the scenes at Longwood, Paul has led the revitalization and modernization of horticultural research and technology… It is his policy to share all these progressive techniques with the wider public garden world.”
Beyond physical transformation, Redman’s legacy is defined by education, collaboration, and stewardship. He has expanded horticultural conservation through Longwood at Granogue, championed workforce development through internships and professional programs, and helped found Seed Your Future, a national initiative advancing horticulture awareness and careers.
2014 Scott Medal & Award Winner Jane G. Pepper noted, “Paul’s leadership extends beyond Longwood’s grounds… fostering design, research, conservation, and the professional development of future horticulturists.”
Through more than three decades in public horticulture, Paul B. Redman has made an indelible mark—cultivating landscapes, institutions, and generations of leaders. Scott Arboretum & Gardens is honored to recognize his extraordinary contributions with the 2026 Scott Medal and Award.
THE SCOTT GARDEN AND HORTCULTURE AWARD was established in 1929 to recognize individuals who, in the opinion of the selection committee, have made outstanding national contributions to the science and art of gardening. The 2026 award of the medal, together with $20,000, is given as an acknowledgement of “. . . achievement of great merit, recognition of work in creating and developing a wider interest in gardening.”
THE SCOTT MEDAL, designed by American sculptor Walker Hancock, represents man cultivating the ground, lifting his arms high above him as if to call down inspiration to mingle with the water that pours from the vase. The water falls on two motifs, the tree peony and the iris. The reverse side shows the tree of life.
ARTHUR HOYT SCOTT (1873-1927), an 1895 graduate of Swarthmore College and a successful manufacturer, maintained an abiding love of beautiful gardens throughout his busy life. He was at one time treasurer of the American Peony Society, a founder and treasurer of the American Iris Society, and a breeder of irises and peonies. Scott Arboretum & Gardens, through its educational programs and displays of plants, continues Arthur Hoyt Scott’s vision.
Program Details
- All registrations include access to the virtual live stream.
- In-person registration is limited to 600. Due to limited seating, virtual registrants cannot attend in person.
- Registration is free for Scott Associates members, but required.
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