Dr. Bridget Behe Awarded 2024 USDA-ARS Morrison Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions to Ornamental Horticulture

Professor Bridget Behe, Ph.D. has been honored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 B.Y. Morrison Memorial Lecturer award.

The award, established by ARS in 1968, aims to recognize scientists who have made remarkable contributions to the field of ornamental horticulture and other environmental sciences, emphasizing the importance of preserving and enhancing natural beauty.

Dr. Behe will present virtually to ARS staff on May 14, 2024, at 2:00 EST, providing insights into her research and its impact on ornamental horticultural science and environmental aesthetics.

As the Morrison Memorial Lecturer, Dr. Behe will share her expertise with ARS scientists, adding to a distinguished list of past recipients that includes names like James Luby, Bernadine C. Strik, and Penelope Perkins-Veazie.

The award includes a financial honorarium, a medallion, and a plaque in recognition of Dr. Behe’s significant contributions to the field of horticulture and environmental preservation.

Dr. Behe’s selection as the 2024 B.Y. Morrison Memorial Lecturer further solidifies her standing as a leader in the realm of ornamental horticulture and environmental science.

She joins an esteemed group of ARS Memorial lecturers, including John M. Dole, Mary Meyer, Sir Peter Crane, and Frank G. Zalom, who have all left lasting impacts on their respective fields.