The American Horticultural Society has received a 2013 Award of Excellence from National Garden Clubs Inc. American Horticultural Society Executive Director Tom Underwood accepted the award at the National Garden Clubs’ annual convention. The Award of Excellence, National Garden Clubs’ highest honor, is awarded to an individual, organization, or institution that has made a significant contribution toward the advancement of goals and purposes of National Garden Clubs Inc. The American Horticultural Society was selected to receive the award because of its long-running national outreach and education programs.