Celebrating the People Who Built the Clivia Community

Hall of Fame

The Clivia Society’s Hall of Fame honours the pioneers, founders, and honorary members whose passion and dedication have shaped the global Clivia community. From early collectors and growers to lifelong contributors, these names represent the roots and growth of our Society.

Founders

The founder members of the Clivia Society established the foundation for today’s global network of growers and enthusiasts. Their vision and collaboration helped unite Clivia lovers across continents, setting the groundwork for a Society that continues to thrive decades later.

Mrs. W.E. Allison (Valhalla, South Africa)


Miss M. de Bruyn (Brummeria, South Africa)


Dr. R.L. Doutt (Santa Barbara, California, USA)


Milton Edwards (Victoria, Australia)


E. Ellis (Johannesburg, South Africa)


Mr. A. Gibello (Little Brak River, South Africa)


Penny Lennox (Milnerton, South Africa)


Keith MacMullen (Cramerview, South Africa)


Mr. M. D. Mey (Parkdene, South Africa)


W. Morris (Medowie, NSW, Australia)


Yoshikazu Nakamura (Kurodo Mobara-city 297, Chiba Prefecture, Japan)


Mr. Nick Primich (Roodepoort, South Africa)


Mrs. V. M. Rodel (Coinda Park, South Africa)


Mrs. L. Robertson (Nahoon, South Africa)


Mr. A.V.V.R. Schweizer (Irene, South Africa)


Dennis Tsang (Wo Lok Est, Kwuntong, Hong Kong)


Mr. J. H. Uys (Stellenbosch, South Africa)


Laila van Heerden (Lynn East, South Africa)


Mrs. C. van Vuuren (Homestead, South Africa)


David West (Montebello, California, USA)

Honorary Life Members

Honorary membership is awarded to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the Society and the broader Clivia community. Each name represents years of dedication — advancing research, mentoring growers, promoting the genus, and strengthening the Society’s bonds worldwide.

Honorary Members
Name Date Honoured Club/Society
Yoshikazu Nakamura19 April 1994Japan Club
Bill Morris6 September 2002Toowoomba Clivia Society
Connie & James Abel21 May 2005Northern Clivia Club
Meg Hart21 May 2005Joburg Clivia Club
Chris Vlok16 May 2009Northern Clivia Club
Claude Felbert21 May 2011Cape Clivia Club
John van der Linde18 May 2012Cape Clivia Club
Val & Roy Thurston17 May 2014Kwa-Zulu Clivia Club
Lena van der Merwe17 May 2014Northern Clivia Club
Joy Woodward16 May 2015Cape Clivia Club
Sean Chubb14 May 2016Kwa-Zulu Clivia Club
Felicity Weeden14 May 2016Cape Clivia Club
Willie & Cynthia le Roux14 May 2016Eastern Province Clivia Club
Peter Lambert11 May 2019Northern Clivia Club
Christo Topham11 May 2019Northern Clivia Club
Brian Tarr11 May 2019Kwa-Zulu Clivia Club
Ken Smith11 May 2019New South Wales, Australia
Jean-Luc Bestel23 May 2020Kwa-Zulu Clivia Club
Glynn Middlewick20 May 2023Joburg Clivia Club

Honorary Life Members (Deceased)

We also remember and honour those who are no longer with us, yet whose influence and generosity continue to shape the Clivia world. Their pioneering work, leadership, and friendship have left an enduring legacy that will never fade.

Honorary Members (Deceased)
Name Date Honoured Club/Society
Nick Primich19 April 1995Northern Clivia Club
Fred Gibello6 September 2002Eastern Province Clivia Club
Bill Morris6 September 2002Toowoomba Clivia Club
Wessel Lötter6 September 2002Northern Clivia Club
John Winter15 June 2004Cape Clivia Club
Mick Dower12 May 2007Cape Clivia Club
Tino Ferero12 May 2007Northern Clivia Club
Bossie de Kock16 May 2009Northern Clivia Club
Kevin Walters15 May 2010Toowoomba Clivia Club
Val Thurston17 May 2014Kwa-Zulu Clivia Club & Northern Clivia Club
Cynthia le Roux14 May 2016Eastern Province Clivia Club
Neil Nathan11 May 2019Free State Clivia Club
Izak Hendrik Johannes Nel11 May 2019Northern Clivia Club
James AbleFeb 2023Northern Clivia Club

A Living Legacy

The Hall of Fame ensures that the contributions of these dedicated individuals are remembered and celebrated. Their work laid the foundation for today’s thriving community of Clivia enthusiasts, and their passion continues to inspire new generations of growers to cultivate excellence, share knowledge, and preserve the beauty of the Clivia genus.