Annual Awards Nominations

Now Open!

The Canadian Peony Society Lifetime Achievement Award

This prestigious award recognizes members who have contributed to the Canadian Peony Society and peony world in a variety of ways – as a volunteer, grower, leader, ambassador, author, writer or innovator. The nominee must be a current member of the Canadian Peony Society to be considered for this award.

NEW - The John Simkins Memorial Hybridizer Award

The CPS is delighted to announce the introduction of this new award

It is our hope that this award encourages and draws attention to hybridizing activity in Canada and shines a spotlight on uniquely Canadian plants, their creators, and the process of creation. Eligibility for this award is not limited to those carrying out willful hand pollinated crosses in the strictest sense, but also open to those growing peonies from seed, be it from their plants or other sources. Also eligible are those promoting hybridizing activities and sharing educational content. This distinction can be awarded posthumously.

This award is named in honour of John Simkins, the founder of the CPS and its first president, who sold seedlings in small plastic seedlings for $1 to connect others with the magical experience of growing never before seen plants; many of these seedlings were shared far and wide and sent overseas. 

Nominate Today!

Do you have the perfect candidate in mind for one or both of these annual awards?

Send nominations to Darlene Kalawsky, Awards Chair, by Thursday April 4, 2024.

Prosperity Maud announcement photo credit Kate Lynn Clark
Photo by Kate Lynn Clark

Peony of the Year 2024

Prosperity Maud

For the first time in the history of the Canadian Peony Society's Peony of the Year, we invited our valued members to cast their votes. We are delighted to share that, even though this is an ongoing effort, the response has been truly heartening. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part in the selection of the 2024 Peony of the Year. 
 


It brings us immense joy to unveil the winner, Prosperity Maud—a captivating peachy herbaceous hybrid bred by the late Maurice Ménard, and notably, chosen for the first time through the collective voice of our members.

Upcoming ZOOM SEMINARS

The Canadian Peony Society / Société canadienne de la pivoine is delighted to announce the return of our Zoom Speaker Series for 2024. Save the dates for the CPS 2024 winter webinar series. All webinars will be on Sundays so grab your warm beverage, cozy blanket, and cuddle up for some fascinating and informative sessions!

Sunday, March 17, 2024, 2 p.m. EST

“Blossoms of Entrepreneurship in Peony Farming” with panelists Kate-Lynn Clark, Caroline Vouligny, and Lizianne Fortier

Join us for an inspiring journey into peony farming as we feature three remarkable young entrepreneurs cultivating peony farms in Quebec. These trailblazers will share their unique experiences, visions, challenges, and specialties in an engaging presentation that promises to bloom with insights. Each presenter will share their experiences followed by an interactive Q&A session with the panelists.

Sunday, May 5th, 2024, Time TBD (In conjunction with the Annual General Meeting)

"Legends and Legacies: A Visual Recap of the APS 2023 Convention", presented by Nick Maycher

Travel virtually to the 2023 American Peony Society convention in Syracuse, New York with Nick Maycher, CPS Prairies Director, as he takes us on a visual journey full of awe-inspiring imagery. Nick will highlight the splendor of the garden tours which brought members to outstanding gardens with a focus on the contributions of Nassos Daphnis and Professor A. P. Saunders, as well as the flower exhibition which had the show tables blanketed with a symphony of showy flowers. Along the way we'll be introduced to colourful characters in the community and the staple activities of an APS convention.


Watch your Inbox for more detailed information on each webinar including details of how to join the Winter Webinar Series 2024 sessions. Attendance of the live sessions, which will not be recorded, is open to CPS members only. For those wishing to attend who are not currently members, please consider CPS membership.

Who We Are

We are a Society dedicated to the growth and development of Peonies. We are always looking for new members and enthusiasts to join the Society, so join us and come and share your passion!

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Canadian Peony Society
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