2025 Hosta Leaf Show Results
We held our first Hosta Show in six years on Saturday, June 7th at the Carmel Clay Public Library.
We had judges from five states participate in the judging and over 50 people from the public view the show. Judges this yere were: Carol Youngblood (Chair), Tony Benner, Curtis Boyd, Randy Goodwin, Libby Greanya, Howard Lange, Paula Lehtola, Alisa Lenhardt, and Mary Ann Metz. Clerks were: Gayle Sanders (Chair), Amy Grotland, Glen Jable, Janet Klein, and Robin Murray.
We consider it a great success and will be planning to do another show in May of 2026.
| Division | Hosta | Exhibitor |
|---|---|---|
| Division I | ||
| Best of Show | H. ‘Smash Hit’ | Tony Benner |
| Best Seedling or Sport | H. ’Leap Frog’ | Randy Goodwin |
| Sweepstakes | 18 Blue Ribbons | Randy Goodwin |
| Section I | H. ’His Honor’ | Alisa Lenhardt |
| Section II | H. ‘The King’ | Janet Stultz |
| Section III | H. ‘Smash Hit’ | Tony Benner |
| Section IV | H. ‘Praying Hands’ | Randy Goodwin |
| Section V | H. ‘Briar Patch’ | Randy Goodwin |
| Section VIII | RYS | Randy Goodwin |
| Section IX | LFS | Randy Goodwin |
| Division II Grand Award Container Grown Hostas | H. ‘Ruffled Mouse Ears’ | Libby Greanya |
| Division VII | H. ‘Praying Hands’ | Randy Goodwin |
Congratulations to our own IHS champion — Randy Goodwin!
Just a few of the 2025 American Hosta Society Convention Leaf Show Awards that Randy brought back home to Indiana!
Another Indianapolis resident wins honors
Andrea De Mint from Indianapolis wins Best of Section, Section I: Giant leaves.
Congratulations, Andrea!