DAHL MEDAL

Dahl medal is the highest award presented by Dahlia Society of Australia.

There can only be a maximum of 5 medals held by living recipients at any one time.

It is presented to an individual from any DSA affiliated dahlia society after an extensive selection process, the selection criteria listed below.

  • Has contributed greatly to dahlias in Australia
  • Promotes the dahlia
  • Contributes to the management of societies
  • Supports dahlia shows
  • Introduces dahlias of quality
  • Encourages new society members
  • Mentor to prospective new members/growers
  • Presentation for meetings
  • Writes publications and articles for news letters
  • Involved in judging
  • Is an ambassador for the dahlia

John Menzel OAM †

John Menzel was the Dahlia Society of Australia President from its inception in 2010 until his passing early 2021

John was voted to receive the DAHL Medal in 2018 

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Fran Grylls

Fran was voted to receive the DAHL Medal in 2018 

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Charlie Smith

Charlie was voted to receive the DAHL Medal in 2019

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Alf Hardingham †

Alf was voted to receive the DAHL Medal in 2021

A legend in the dahlia world and member of Portland Dahlia Society Victoria until his passing mid 2023

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Les Lawson

Les was voted to receive the DAHL Medal in 2021

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John Woodfield

John was voted to receive the DAHL Medal in 2022

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Steven Wedd

Steven (left) receiving his DAHL Medal in 2024

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