Award of Merit - Given to those cultivars that are not only distinctive and beautiful but have proven themselves good performers over a wide geographic area.

Don C. Stevens Award - Given annually to an outstanding eyed or banded daylily.

Donn Fischer Memorial Award - Given annually for the most outstanding miniature cultivar.

Eugene S. Foster Award - Given annually for the outstanding late-blooming cultivar.

Harris Olson Spider Award - Given annually to the best spider or spider variant.

Ida Munson Award - Given annually to the most outstanding double cultivar.

L. Ernest Plouf Award - Given annually to the most consistently fragrant, dormant daylily.

Lambert/Webster Award - Given annually to recognize the daylily with the best unusual form.

Lenington All-American Award - Given to that cultivar known for its outstanding performance in the different American Hemerocallis Society's regions. The only varietal award made by the AHS Board of Directors.

RW Munson Award - Given annually to the best patterned cultivar.

Stout Silver Medal - This is the American Hemerocallis Society's highest honor.