GCA Medal Recipients: Mrs. Oakleigh Thorne Medal

For his ecological restoration, sustainable design work and teaching.

Presented to Leland Bryan Miyano, whose knowledge of botany and his remarkable talent as a garden designer all began at a very tender age with a curiosity that grew and emerged as an intellectual force, ultimately involving assembling plants.  His knowledge of botany is further illustrated in recently published books, and as a consultant with Fred Rauch.  Leland's garden commissions have included the Contemporary Museum in Honolulu, a residence in Arizona, consultation work in Taiwan, and private gardens throughout Hawaii.

Presented to John W. Trexler, who in only fifteen years, designed, relocated and built Massachesetts' Tower Hill Botanic Garden into New England's most comprehensive botanic garden and a major center for horticultural education.

For her extensive and diverse garden reflecting her evolving interests as a gardener and as a professional landscape designer.

In recognition of its many talented members who had the vision to bring together design, art, architecture and plant material in producing, in partnership with the city of Pittsburgh, the restoration of the Outdoor Garden at Phipps Conservatory.

Her garden, incorporating unusual plant material into a design of harmony, beauty and distinction, is used as a learning facility for students of both horticulture and landscape architecture.

Each of her landscape projects is unique, but all set a high standard for their definition of space, the selection of plants and construction materials.

Awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Turner.

In recognition of outstanding garden design in which they have created a magnificent harmony of house to garden.

Allyn's Creek Garden Club, Zone III

Awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Turner.

In recognition of outstanding garden design in which they have created a magnificent harmony of house to garden.

Restorer of ancient gardens, designer of new ones, her scholarly work and her practical application of design principles secure her present and lasting eminence.

Founder and Dean of the University of Georgia School of Environmental Design; in recognition of is notable achievement in landscape architecture.

Talented landscape architect; faithful adherence to absolute purity of authenticated historial data, inclusive of color, form, fragrance; exemplification of excellence in traditional and contemporary designs and executions.

In recognition of her outstanding achievement in garden design and for the creative ability and originality she has displayed.

Articulate, persuasive and persistent exponent of the art of landscape design as a way of improving our environment.

For his distinguished career in landscape architecture, as creator of exceptional beauty in his designs for private gardens as well as large federal and municipal projects.

In recognition of his influence on contemporary landscape architecture and his imaginative approach to garden design in his book Gardens Are For People.

Distinguished landscape architect, whose many works reflect his fine discrimination, artistry, insight and creative skill.

Her achievement in garden design and original ideas qualify her as a landscape architect of the highest rank.

Sculptor and gardener - skillful and deeply artistic, her works have been widely exhibited and acclaimed.

Notable landscape architect.  Creator of one of the great gardens of our time on the Island of Kauai, Hawaii, featuring exotic plants and trees.

For her outstanding creation of garden sculpture.

For her originality and execution of garden design.