GCA Medal Recipients: Margaret Douglas Medal

For opening hundreds of thousands of acres to the public and educating young people on how to interact with and enjoy nature.

For its outstanding clean water research and educational leadership.

Presented to Julie Packard in recognition of her ocean stewardship and for elevating public awareness about the ocean environment. 

Bedford Garden Club, Zone III

With appreciation for founding The Great Healthy Yard Project which has educated many on the importance of pesticide-free yard maintenance and planting native plants.

For outstanding dedication to conservation education and for reminding us that a connection to nature will ensure the survival of our species and our planet.

Awarded to Diana Barrow and Craig Barrow. For their creative vision establishing Wormsloe Institute for Environmental History. True stewards of the land, their dedication to conservation and education will inspire future generations.

Trustees' Garden Club, Zone VIII

Awarded to Diana Barrow and Craig Barrow. For their creative vision establishing Wormsloe Institute for Environmental History. True stewards of the land, their dedication to conservation and education will inspire future generations.  

In grateful recognition of a lifetime of service to conservation through education and preservation projects that celebrate our fragile and beautiful natural world. 

For his perseverance in leading courageous expeditions to drill and analyze ice cores from the highest mountain glaciers and ice caps in tropical and subtropical regions, transforming scientific knowledge of Earth’s changing climate.

For her pioneering and courageous spirit in leading research expeditions to drill and analyze ice cores from Antarctica and Greenland, transforming scientific knowledge of Earth’s changing climate.

Litchfield Garden Club, Zone II

For her tireless efforts and her extraordinary ability to turn complex conservation policy issues into easily understood, unbiased and timely communications.

He opens the hearts and minds of listeners with the environmental messages that affect our planet.

Presented to Douglas W. Tallamy, entomologist, author, dedicated teacher and charismatic speaker, who proved through research the synergy between life-sustaining native plants, insects, birds and other wildlife in our local environments.

Presented to Mark Buscaino for outstanding dedication to conservation education and for his role as a practical visionary in the field of urban forestry.

Awarded to the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park for your creative approach to conservation education which has transformed and enriched the environmental experience for thousands and stimulated an increase awareness of the importance of conservation.

Presented to:  Anita B. Gorman, For her remarkable vision and tireless effort to bring a conservation campus to the urban core, providing an interactive education and wildlife facility to urban residents.

Presented to:  R. King Milling, For notable and tireless leadership and service to the cause of coastal restoration and conservation education.

Presented to Betsy Lowe, whose idea was to build a combination zoo, aquarium and science and nature center.  She wanted to tell the story of science and nature and help people understand the forces that shape the Adirondacks.  In 1999, the Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks gained legal status and voters of Tupper Lake donated a 31 acre site along the Raquette River and in 2006, the wild Center opened.

Presented to SCA, Fred Prescott, accepting, a national force of conservation volunteers from all over the country helping to protect our parks, restore our environment and serve our communities.  It's 50 years go back to the mid 1950's when Elizabeth Cushman pursued her senior thesis and took two years to convince Grand Teton and Olympic National Parks to give her idea a try.

Presented to:  Bernard W. Sweeney research scientist at the Stroud Water Research Center in PA.  His career in research and public education coupled with his visionary leadership of the Stroud Center has impacted our understanidng and appreciation for the important role streams, ponds, lakes and watersheds play in the health of our planet.

Presented to Paula Cook Sculley for her vision and dedication as seen in the program Botany in Action which opened the eyes of thousands to the importance of biodiversity in the environment.

Presented to Dr. Merlin Tuttle, founder of Bat Conservation International, who has awakened millions to the ecological and economic value of these denizens of the night.

Presented to Margaret & J. David Bamberger, "true stewards of the land, whose dedication to conservation and education has created a gift and an inspirtation for future generations."

Presented to Katy Moss Warner, a horticultural consultant lecturing frequently throughout America on the importance of gardens and gardening to the quality of life.  She is particularly interested in children and the critical role gardening can play in their lives.

Presented to PPG Industries, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a leading global manufacturer supplying products world-wide for manufacturing, construction, automotive, chemical processing and other international industries.  PPG's reclamation project of its barren Lime Lakes in Ohio has won national acclaim, and serves as a model for other major corporations throughout the world.

Presented to Dr. and Mrs. David T. Hellyer, founders of the Northwest Trek, 500 acres of prime forest they deeded to their community of Tacoma, Washington, for the display, propagation and conservation of native northwest animals and plants.

For her research work in canopy biology while always addressing the problems of environmental protection and conserving biodiversity.

For his profound influence in instilling a strong conservation ethic in young people through the Student Conservation Association programs.

Presented to Bill Kurtis, whose work as a documentary film maker has reached a world-wide audience, with entertaining messages about the environmental issues that affect our planet.

Presented to Dr. William A. Niering whose commitment to research, writing and teaching has led him to become an internationally recognized expert on wetlands and wetland plants.

Presented to Rudolph E. Mancke, for his dedication and innovation in teaching people of all ages, especially young students, the wonders of nature and the need to conserve all ecosystems.

Presented to Dr. Robert A. Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, Society for Environmental Education, whose effors to promote communication between environmentalists and industry have advanced goals of preservation and protection.

For her constant vigilance and wise stewardship of the unique national treasure that is the Mianus River Gorge.

Presented to Arthur W. Sherwood, who - as founder and first director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation - rallied public interest to prevent the total demise of Chesapeake Bay, in the process creating a national model of cooperative effort.

Presented to Lorrie Otto, a longtime leader in the fight against the use of D.D.T.  She is an effective proponent of natural landscaping, leader and participant in prairie conferences, teacher and writer.

For her service to the cause of environmental protection with particular reference to the Florida Everglades  Her lifelong devotion to conservation as evidenced in part by her classic volume, The Everglades:  River of Grass, has contributed significantly and uniquely to the general awareness of the importance of this great ecosystem.

Georgetown Garden Club, Zone VI

For her inspired leadership, through study, sound thought, and judgment in educating the members of The Garden Club of America in the issues of vital concern to the environment; and encouraging them to use this knowledge in taking a more active role in support of good conservation legislation.

For her notable service to the State of Rhode Island in educating the public to the sources of environmental pollution through her publication, How to Handle Hazardous Wastes.

For her outstanding dedication in working to have the Columbia River Gorge designated a National Scenic area, saving this unique treasure of the northwest for posterity.

A brilliant teacher, her insight and understanding of environmental issues make her a leader in conservation education.