Publications of the Sierra Club
Publications of the Sierra Club
1968 Sarah Chapman Francis Medal
For the tremendous impetus to the cause of national conservation provided by these magnificent books.
The Sarah Chapman Francis Medal is awarded for outstanding literary achievement related to any aspect of The Garden Club of America's interests.
The Sarah Chapman Francis Medal was endowed in 1964 by Priscilla Beacham Stanton (Mrs. Otis Cook Stanton), The Garden Club of Buzzards Bay, Zone I, in memory of her mother, Sarah “Sallie” Dimon Chapman Francis (1874-1962), GCA member-at-large. The medal was created by Allison Macomber based on a design by Susanne S. Underwood, Garden Club of Buzzards Bay.
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Grant Emerson Mitsch
Medal of Honor
For a lifetime devoted to the development of the genus narcissus.
Mrs. Lyndon Baines Johnson
Frances K. Hutchinson Medal
For her widespread influence and inspiration in awakening others to a...
Elizabeth Donnell Kay
Margaret Douglas Medal
For their devotion to the cause of conservation education, most...
Melvin E. Wyant
Jane Righter Rose Medal
For his leadership, generosity and high achievement in an outstanding...
Mrs. John T. Wainright
Amy Angell Collier Montague Medal
For her outstanding career as City Commissioner of Miami, and later...
Miss Sylvia Saunders
Distinguished Service Medal
For her horticultural accomplishments as a grower, author and lecturer.