The American Iris Society Region 4

CIS Awards (photos by Owner: Charisse Miller)
In 2020, Katharine Steele was awarded the first Carrie Winter Mentoring Award for her outstanding Leadership and Service in fostering and promoting iris.

Carrie Winter was presented the 2015 E. Roy Epperson Service Award for Region 4 of the AIS.  Carrie was a Master Gardener and served in numerous positions in Region 4 as well as President of the CIS for many years.

American Iris Society Awards
Petite Monet, Miniature Tall Bearded Iris, won the Williamson-White Medal in 1996. The Williamson-White Medal is the highest award given by the AIS solely for Miniature Tall Bearded Iris. Katharine Steele is the hybridizer.

CIS Best Specimen In Show

2014 Ruth Holbrook with
Tall Bearded Daughter Of Stars

2015 Greg Schaffer with
Standard Dwarf Bearded Forever Blue

2016  Ingrid Bray With
Louisiana Iris Black Gamecock

2018 Ingrid Bray With
Tall Bearded Lezghinka

2019 Betty O'Linger With
Tall Bearded Afternoon Delight

2022 Tamara Hinson With
Tall Bearded Twist of Sheree

2023 Sarah Sue Miller With
Tall Bearded Nestucca Rapids

2024 Pat Johnson With
Tall Bearded Magic Ring