Volunteer Milestones - Hours

Our gratitude goes to each and every UC Master Gardener volunteer for the time, energy, and enthusiasm they display as they improve the sustainability of California landscapes and communities. Here we offer special appreciation to those volunteers whose commitment, in terms of longevity and time, inspires us all to continue working toward our program’s mission. This list is updated annually in January. The list below represents milestones reached as of January 1, 2026. Honorees are displayed in alphabetical order by last name.

15,000+ Hours

• Michael Kent

10,000 - 14,999 Hours

7,500 - 9,999 Hours

• Leta Bender
• Bonnie Bradt
• Jane Cohen
• Hope Henninger
• Bette Lloyd
• Janet Miller
• Marie Narlock
• Gail Pothour
• Ginni Renfrew
• Candace Simpson
• Beth Teviotdale
• Cheryl Turner
• Deb Turpin
• Jan Youngquist

5,000 - 7,499 Hours

2,500 - 4,999 Hours