Mrs. John Evans

Mrs. John Evans

1956 Amy Angell Collier Montague Medal

For her limitless contributions to the city of Denver and the entire state of Colorado in the promotion of horticulture.

Proposed by: Garden Club of Denver, Zone XII

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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