In 2022, our founder and president, Madeline Mellinger, was selected as the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Woman of the Year. Here is the video from the Woman of the Year luncheon:
2022 Florida Agriculture Woman of the Year
In 2024, Madeline was honored once again as she was elected to the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame. Here is her induction video:
2024 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame
In the last 10 years, GCC has received the following recognition:
- Integrated Pest Management’s (IPM) Achievement Award for Outstanding Contributions in the field
- External Advisory Council Dedicated Service Award from the University of Florida’s School of Natural Resources & Environment
- Florida’s Most Influential Business Leaders by Florida Trend magazine
- Consultant of the Year as designated by the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants (NAICC)
- Awarded Official Friend of the University of Florida, Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences
Additional Honors & Recognition
2008 – “Friends of IPM Implementation Award” presented to Madeline Mellinger and H. Charles Mellinger, Ph.D. by the Southern IPM Region at the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Annual Meeting.
2008 – Florida Entomological Society Pioneer Lecture Honorees awarded to Madeline Mellinger and H. Charles Mellinger, Ph.D.
2006 – National IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Achievement Award presented to Madeline Mellinger and H. Charles Mellinger, Ph.D. at the 5th National IPM Symposium.
2001-2005 – EPA PESP (Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program) Champions Award winner 4 years in a row
1997 – Florida State Horticultural Society President’s Industry Award presented to H. Charles Mellinger, Ph.D.
1991 – NAICC Extraordinary Service Award presented to H. Charles Mellinger, Ph.D.