Richard W. Lawrence, Jr.

Richard W. Lawrence, Jr.

1982 Cynthia Pratt Laughlin Medal

In appreciation of his nationally significant service to conservation, and for his continued effort to conserve for future generations the fragile heritage of natural beauty.


The Cynthia Pratt Laughlin Medal is awarded for outstanding achievement in environmental protection and the maintenance of the quality of life.

Cynthia Ann Pratt Laughlin (Mrs. William McKennan Laughlin: 1910–85) was a member of The Southampton Garden Club, Zone III. A former Awards Committee zone representative, known for club and community leadership and horticultural skill, she endowed the medal in 1979, which was first awarded in 1980. The medal was designed by sculptor Charles Parks.

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Timmy Gallagher

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Medal of Honor

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The Honorable Tom Lawson McCall

Frances K. Hutchinson Medal

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Margaret Douglas Medal

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Mrs. Goethe Link

Florens DeBevoise Medal

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1982

Mr. Richard L. Turner

Mrs. Oakleigh Thorne Medal

Awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Turner. In recognition of outstanding...

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1982

Nancy Turner

Mrs. Oakleigh Thorne Medal

Awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Turner. In recognition of outstanding...

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1982

Dr. Katherine Kinsel Muller

Eloise Payne Luquer Medal

For her contributions to botanical education; through her knowledge and...

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1982

Mrs. Wesley w. Kyle, Jr.

Amy Angell Collier Montague Medal

For her lifelong concern with civic, cultural and community interests,...

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1982

Mrs. W. Beaumont Whitney

Distinguished Service Medal

For generously sharing her vast knowledge of horticulture and for her...

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1982

Bonnylin Woods Martin

Natalie Peters Webster Medal

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1982

Mr. Henry Lee

Historic Preservation Medal

For his valuable role in promoting the restoration and preservation of...

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1982

Lucy Jones

Katharine Thomas Cary Medal

Miss Lucy Carrington Jones, in recognition of her outstanding success in...

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