The American Horticultural Society presented the Liberty Hyde Bailey Award to Paul Ecke Jr. for achievements in demonstrating a commitment to the highest standards of horticulture excellence.
Paul Ecke Jr. (back right) and Paul Ecke III (front, middle, holding kite) at a YMCA Adventure Guides kite flying contest. The small kite in the front was covered with poinsettia bracts. The large kite in the back won an award for its size.