AWARDS
With the Life Achievement Awards, the Canadian Peony Society recognizes the dedication of its members.
Mary Pratte was the recipient of the CPS 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. As a Past President of the Canadian Peony Society (2005 – 2007), Mary Pratte has been an influential figure within the organization through her leadership, educational work, and ongoing commitment to the preservation of historic peony collections in Canada.
Tom Harris is the 2024 recipient of the CPS Lifetime Achievement Award.
Tom Harris has been an outstanding Peony ambassador for many years. He has devoted countless hours to staffing CPS tables and speaking to the public about CPS and the intricacies of growing peonies. He served on the CPS board of directors as Vice President, then President during a challenging time for the society.
Brian Porter was the winner of the Canadian Peony Society’s 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award. Brian is a professional horticulturist, co-founder of the Regina Peony Society, which became the Prairie Peony Society, and past president of both the Prairie and Canadian Peony Societies.