Awards and Promotions - 2005

William T. Miles, M.D. Memorial Award
for Community Service

(Pictured at Left: Buddy Mitchell, Susan Hamilton, Dr. Albrecht)

Award Description

This award, named for William T. Miles, a respected medical doctor, was established by his son, the late Curtis W. Miles, a long-time devotee of the Field Trials at the Ames Plantation in Grand Junction, Tennessee. In accordance with the younger Miles’ life philosophy, “Treat people like you want to be treated,” the award is intended to recognize significant contributions and service to the Knoxville community.

Citation

Today we honor one of our favorite “Garden Girls,” Sue Hamiton. Among many projects our honoree is involved in these days – she’s the co-host – along with Beth Babbit – of a call-in gardening show on Newstalk 100 radio. Together Sue and Beth are known as the “Garden Girls.”

While she’s fast becoming a media star, her biggest claim to fame is visible from Neyland Drive. Through her hard work, dedication, and expertise – Dr. Hamilton has made the UT gardens a gem that draws thousands of visitors a year from east Tennessee, the southeast and the nation.

Dr. Hamilton has a national reputation as a leader in public horticulture education and research.
She has also worked to make the gardens a living laboratory for her students, who greatly appreciate and respect her knowledge, patience and good cheer. We honor her commitment to the community.
Her efforts at the gardens impact UT, school children, families, gardeners and the green industry – which is so vital to Tennessee’s Ag economy.