2025 CPS Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Reiner receiving his award from then CPS president Anthony McFayden
25TH ANNIVERSARY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT
Congratulations to Reiner Jakubowski, the winner of the Canadian Peony Society’s 25th Anniversary Distinguished Service Award. This award recognizes Reiner as a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the peony world in many different roles. Reiner served in many capacities on the CPS board, serving as president as early as 2000, and later as secretary and membership coordinator. He has put in countless hours on behalf of the Society. In 2000 Reiner registered the beautiful “Castlegar” Itoh peony. Reiner has also been very active with the American Peony Society and he served as the peony cultivar Registrar for ICRA for 18 years. During that time he instituted a more detailed registration format and processed approximately 800 new peonies. Thank you, Reiner, for your contribution to the growth and development of all things Peony!
One of her notable contributions was coordinating the Society’s 25th anniversary project at the Shakespearean Garden in Stratford, Ontario. Working with the Friends of the Shakespearean Garden, the City of Stratford and peony suppliers, she helped develop a public peony display that included the planned donation of 75 peony roots. Joan has also contributed to the Society’s seed program alongside John Moons, helping share peonies with growers and enthusiasts.
Through her leadership, project coordination and volunteer work, Joan has helped strengthen the Society and promote the enjoyment of peonies.
The award recognizes Joan’s sustained commitment to the Society and her contributions to the community of people who grow, study and share their love of peonies.