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.
| Name | Date Honoured | Club/Society |
|---|---|---|
| Yoshikazu Nakamura | 19 April 1994 | Japan Club |
| Bill Morris | 6 September 2002 | Toowoomba Clivia Society |
| Connie & James Abel | 21 May 2005 | Northern Clivia Club |
| Meg Hart | 21 May 2005 | Joburg Clivia Club |
| Chris Vlok | 16 May 2009 | Northern Clivia Club |
| Claude Felbert | 21 May 2011 | Cape Clivia Club |
| John van der Linde | 18 May 2012 | Cape Clivia Club |
| Val & Roy Thurston | 17 May 2014 | Kwa-Zulu Clivia Club |
| Lena van der Merwe | 17 May 2014 | Northern Clivia Club |
| Joy Woodward | 16 May 2015 | Cape Clivia Club |
| Sean Chubb | 14 May 2016 | Kwa-Zulu Clivia Club |
| Felicity Weeden | 14 May 2016 | Cape Clivia Club |
| Willie & Cynthia le Roux | 14 May 2016 | Eastern Province Clivia Club |
| Peter Lambert | 11 May 2019 | Northern Clivia Club |
| Christo Topham | 11 May 2019 | Northern Clivia Club |
| Brian Tarr | 11 May 2019 | Kwa-Zulu Clivia Club |
| Ken Smith | 11 May 2019 | New South Wales, Australia |
| Jean-Luc Bestel | 23 May 2020 | Kwa-Zulu Clivia Club |
| Glynn Middlewick | 20 May 2023 | Joburg 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.
| Name | Date Honoured | Club/Society |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Primich | 19 April 1995 | Northern Clivia Club |
| Fred Gibello | 6 September 2002 | Eastern Province Clivia Club |
| Bill Morris | 6 September 2002 | Toowoomba Clivia Club |
| Wessel Lötter | 6 September 2002 | Northern Clivia Club |
| John Winter | 15 June 2004 | Cape Clivia Club |
| Mick Dower | 12 May 2007 | Cape Clivia Club |
| Tino Ferero | 12 May 2007 | Northern Clivia Club |
| Bossie de Kock | 16 May 2009 | Northern Clivia Club |
| Kevin Walters | 15 May 2010 | Toowoomba Clivia Club |
| Val Thurston | 17 May 2014 | Kwa-Zulu Clivia Club & Northern Clivia Club |
| Cynthia le Roux | 14 May 2016 | Eastern Province Clivia Club |
| Neil Nathan | 11 May 2019 | Free State Clivia Club |
| Izak Hendrik Johannes Nel | 11 May 2019 | Northern Clivia Club |
| James Able | Feb 2023 | Northern 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.