The American Hosta Growers Association established the AHGA Hosta of the Year in 1996. It is selected by a vote of AHGA members. Award winners are hostas that are good garden plants in all regions of the country, are widely available and in good supply.
HOTY 1996 – 2018
1997 ‘Patriot’
1998 ‘Fragrant Bouquet’
1999 ‘Paul’s Glory’
2000 ‘Sagae’
2001 ‘June’
2002 ‘Guacamole’
2004 ‘Sum and Substance’
2005 ‘Striptease’
2006 ‘Stained Glass’
2007 ‘Paradigm’
2008 ‘Blue Mouse Ears’
2009 ‘Earth Angel’
2011 ‘Praying Hands’
2012 ‘Liberty’
2013 ‘Rainforest Sunrise’
2014 ‘A. Drinking Gourd’
2015 ‘Victory’
2016 ‘Curly Fries’