Iris Vail

1976 Amy Angell Collier Montague Medal

For her extraordinary vision and dedication resulting in outstanding civic accomplishments.

Iris helped launch the beautification of Cleveland Public Square in 1975 and was devoted to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. She was also a trustee of the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Her contributions to the GCC led to her receiving the Medal of Merit in 1971. Iris was the recipient of the Amy Angell Collier Montague in 1976 for her extraordinary vision, dedication, and her outstanding civic accomplishments.

The Amy Angell Collier Montague Medal is awarded for outstanding civic achievement.

The Amy Angell Collier Montague Medal was endowed by Gilbert Holland Montague in memory of his wife (1872–1941), a member of Garden Club of Mount Desert, Zone I. Amy derived great happiness from horticulture, music, and involvement in civic improvement. The medal, designed by Gertrude K. Lathrop, was first awarded in 1950.

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