Proposed by: Marin Garden Club, Zone XII

Martha has tirelessly dedicated her professional and volunteer life to preserving the health of our planet with her highly articulate written words and her generous gift of time and energy. For the past 10 years, she has brilliantly provided distinguished service to conservation education as editor of the National Affairs and Legislation (NAL) Legislative Update and associated Current Status Chart. Every year, 300 delegates from GCA clubs across the country gather in Washington, D.C. for the annual NAL meeting. Martha’s extensive knowledge of the American legislative process has allowed her to clearly, correctly and in an unbiased manner present the delegates with issues of importance that are covered by GCA’s Position Papers. Her depth of knowledge from professional work on “the Hill” and her commitment to the environment serving on many environmental and civic organizations have gained Martha great respect from her peers and enabled her to beautifully connect the delegates to the federal legislation process and motivate them to be involved as a citizen. Who would have imagined that Martha became president of the Litchfield Garden Club and earned 2 Marion Thompson Fuller Brown awards for conservation exhibits at the same time she was so engaged in NAL! Her passion to protect the natural world is paramount in her life; her ability to communicate this passion, and the means to make a difference, is unparalleled. Far beyond GCA, our planet is indebted to Martha for her insight and never ending dedication to the environment for our grandchildren and for future generations.