GCA Medal Recipients: Cynthia Pratt Laughlin Medal

For outstanding achievement in environmental protection and the maintenance of the quality of life

For his outstanding conservation advocacy and helping to form the US Green Building Council and its LEED rating system.

Presented to The Parklands of Floyds Fork, a model for 21st century public parks dedicated to sustainability for future generations.   

In recognition of a visionary, educator, and steward of the earth whose unparalleled dedication and leadership is an inspiration to generations of voyagers worldwide. 

In appreciation for the dedication, creativity and leadership demonstrated through land preservation and environmental stewardship in the Southern Appalachian Mountains for present and future generations.

For extraordinary leadership in transforming the Denver Botanic Gardens into a world-class institution.

For decades of dedication to the protection of San Francisco Bay from industrialization, pollution, and shoreline development.

For unparalleled work in protecting and restoring millions of acres of Patagonian wildness and creating parklands where nature, scientific research, and human enterprise exist in harmony. 

For his inspirational leadership in protecting scenic beauty, dedication to controlling the proliferation of billboards and consistent policy of unreservedly sharing his vast knowledge about complex sign legislation with municipalities and organizations around the country.

For extraordinary efforts to preserve East Tennessee's unique landscape and for enabling all the enjoy it in every regard.

Presented to Frederick S. Middleton III for 25 years of using the power of the law to protect the environment, through the founding and leadership of the Southern Environmental Law center.

James River Garden Club, Zone VII

Presented to Rossie and Sandy Fisher

In recognition of their lifelong dedication to environmental stewardship as pioneers in the field of organic and sustainable farming through their work at Brookview Farm.

Awarded to Pollinator Partnership for effectively championing pollinators by building awareness of their importance and promoting pollinator-friendly legislation, scientific research and horticultural practices.

Presented to Deen Day Sanders, For a lifetime of benevolent support for institutions and causes that nurture and protect our planet and its people.

Presented to U.S. Green Building Council, S. Fedrizzi, President and CEO

In recognition of outstanding leadership in creating the LEED system that radically transforms our building standards and provides a powerful framework to protect our environment.

Presented to Wendell E. Berry, internationally celebrated writer and thinker, farmer and an active prophet in our time, on behalf of this earth.  His writing is grounded in the specifics of his life as a Kentucky farmer.

Presented to Sydney Shafroth Macy, Regional Vice President and State Director of the Conservation Fund in Colorado.  She has a remarkable career in preserving over 70 parcels of land encompassing over 70,000 acres.  She spearheaded the initiative for use of lottery proceeds for land conservation.

Presented to Jean Wallace Douglas in recognition of a lifetime devoted to the vision and practiice of sustainable agriculture, environmental education, and conservation of the earth's natural resources.

For preserving, in this era of unchecked consumption, rampant development, and needless waste, Osabaw Island Georgia's 26,000 acres of ecological importance and pristine beauty.

The Tuckahoe Garden Club of Westhampton, Zone VII

Presented to Hylah Haile Boyd, who has tirelessly served the Commonwealth of Virginia in her efforts to protect and preserve scenic treasures.  Billboard removal, preserving open space, implementing Treasured Trees Distinction Awards, the designation of Scenic Byways regionally and nationally are other projects undertaken by Mrs. Boyd.

Presented to Audrey Rust, Presdient of the Peninsula Open Space Trust, whose inspired leadership in the field of land preservation has permanently protected over 36,000 acres in the fast growing Silicon Valley.

For "setting the standard" for beautiful landscaping for all areas of development.

Presented to Helen C. Fenske for her superior leadership and tireless efforts to make New Jersey's Great Swamp a National Wildlife Refuge and her deep involvement in environmental issues for thirty-five years.

Presented to Janet MacDonald Bates, citizen-advocate, whose tireless leadership and dedication to environmental protection, restored the health and beauty of Lake Waramaug, Connecticut.

Presented for his ongoing commitment to researching and fostering the growth of native plants and wildlife in California, and encouraging long-term national efforts in the areas of conservation and the preservation of natural habitats.

Presented for his leadership in the development of a computerized plant conservation data system.  He combines a strong botanical and horticultural knowledge with innovative computer skills to allow major botanical gardens to play a key role in saving many of the most threatened plant species.

In recognition of her tireless and effective environmental advocacy, and her sponsorship of innovative legislation to protect the natural resources and beauty of the State of New Jersey.

For his exceptional contribution to environmental conservation both in this country and abroad.

For playing a dominant role in protecting Hawaii's environment, conserving its natural resources and beautifying Honolulu for over 70 years.

For insuring America's enjoyment of its magnificient natural heritage, especially through his outstanding service as President of the Nature Conservancy from 1972 to 1980.

In recognition of her unflagging efforts and expertise in bringing about, after a 17-year struggle, the "Storm King Mountain Settlement", and her continuing concern for the Hudson River Valley.

In appreciation of his nationally significant service to conservation, and for his continued effort to conserve for future generations the fragile heritage of natural beauty.

For pioneering in new approaches to the study of ecology and through public education using his knowledge to help create environmental changes that improve the quality of life.

In recognition of his concern for the quality of fresh water and for establishing the Freshwater Biological Research Foundation.