GIE Media Horticulture Group wins eight regional 2026 Azbee Awards of Excellence

The GIE Media Horticulture Group won eight regional awards in the 2026 Azbee Awards of Excellence competition.

The Azbees, presented by the American Society of Business Publication Editors, honor the best in B2B media, recognizing outstanding work by business, trade, association and professional publications across 59 categories. One of the most competitive awards programs for B2B media, the Azbees highlight editorial, online and design excellence within print media, email newsletters and digital publishing.

Awards are given on both the regional and national levels in the All Content, Design, Online and Print divisions.

More than 740 entries were received this year. They were judged by 83 experienced B2B editors, freelancers, designers and journalism professors.

Greenhouse Management and Nursery Management received regional Azbee awards for editorial, design and podcasts at an event in the Cleveland area April 16. On April 22, ASBPE announced national finalists, and three regional award winners from GIE Media are also up for national honors. 

National winners will be announced during the National Azbee Awards of Excellence event May 14.

Winners of regional Azbees from the GIE Media Horticulture Group, announced April 16, include:

Feature Article, Industry, Regional Gold Award
'Magic & Mystique: The story behind Firefly, a bioluminescent petunia', Greenhouse Management
Kelli Rodda, Editorial Director

Individual Profile, Regional Bronze Award
'A dream manifested', Greenhouse Management
Kelli Rodda, Editorial Director

Best Design for a Single Issue, Regional Silver Award, NATIONAL FINALIST
Greenhouse Management's October 2025 issue
Allison Krieg, Art Director

Design Data Visualization Award, Regional Bronze Award
Greenhouse Management Research Reports
Allison Krieg, Art Director

Design Data Visualization Award, Regional Gold Award, NATIONAL FINALIST
Nursery Management Market Reports
Katelyn Mullen, Art Director

Print Article Design Award, Regional Gold Award, NATIONAL FINALIST
'Maverick', Nursery Management
Katelyn Mullen, Art Director; Addison Geary, Photographer

Podcast Award, Regional Gold Award
The Growth Industry Episode 7: Impact Washington, government shutdown and more with Matt Mika
Matt McClellan, Editor

Video Award, Regional Bronze Award
Get to know Shelby Jackson of Carolina Native Nursery, Nursery Management
Katie McDaniel, Associate Editor