Permelia Pryor Reed

1991 Achievement Medal

A visionary and indefatigable fighter in the finest sense of the word who has led a group of volunteers and professionals in the protection and enhancement of the natural beauty of Jupiter Island. In the process she has given generously not only of her talents, but of land, to make her dream a reality.

The Achievement Medal is awarded in recognition of outstanding achievement and in tribute to creative vision and ability in the interpretation and furtherance of the aims of The Garden Club of America.

The original iteration of the Achievement Medal was named for Emily D. Renwick, president of The Short Hills Garden Club, Zone IV, and GCA founder. It was designed by Henrietta Schroeder Stout, but discontinued after 1931. The present award was given by Julia Isham Taylor (Mrs. Henry Osborn Taylor), Middletown Garden Club, Zone II, designed by Paul Manship in 1932, and first awarded the same year. In 1963 the award was endowed by a member of the Garden Club of Somerset Hills.

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