Proposed by: Middletown Garden Club, Zone II

Nancy's achievements fall into four categories--writing, flower arranging, leadership, and teaching,

She is the author of three large-format books published by Harry N. Abrams---The Fine Art of Flower Arranging and Gardens Private and Personal for The Garden Club of America; and Flower Arranging the American Way for the World Association of Flower Arrangers USA.

Nancy joined the Middletown (CT) Garden Club in the 70s. There she discovered flower arranging, a compelling mix of art, nature and narrative—with the added motivation of competition. In 1979 she entered the International Design Symposium in Bermuda and came home with the Best in Show, garnering the same trophy a few years later at the international show in Massachusetts.  She has received the coveted Bonnylin Woods Martin Medal for consistently innovative floral designs. Nancy has served as a Director and on many GCA committees, chairing Awards and Nominating. Her zone has honored her with the Zone Creative Leadership Award and the Zone Judging Award.  In addition, she received the Puckett Creativity Award, the Fenwick Medal, and the Spaulding Cramer Floral Design Award among others. For two decades Nancy kept the other side of her brain engaged in the day-to-day workings of health care, serving on the Board of the Middlesex Health System, named one of The Top 100 Hospitals in the nation. Nancy's most recent challenges have been as a speaker and teacher—demonstrating the fine art of flower arranging; introducing clubs to her three books through PowerPoint presentations; and emphasizing to floral design judges the importance of clear concise comments based on the elements and principles of design.