NATIONAL MEDALISTSHighest Honors for Distinguished Achievements
Get to know the recipients of the GCA's national medals, the highest honors bestowed upon individuals for distinguished achievements in areas related to its purpose.
Annually, the GCA honors up to ten individuals or organizations with our highest honor – a national medal. These individuals and organizations have left a profound and lasting impact on the issues that are most important to The Garden Club of America. From floral design to garden restoration, from rose culture to conservation education, these awards are as varied and prestigious as their recipients.
Medalist Directory
Olivia Parker
J. Sherwood Chalmers Medal
For a distinguished career capturing the beauty and wonder of nature and...
Carlton Ward
J. Sherwood Chalmers Medal
For his inspiring images which effectively advocate for the protection of...
Robert Glenn Ketchum
J. Sherwood Chalmers Medal
In recognition of his enduring effort to capture and save endangered lands...
Michael Forsberg
J. Sherwood Chalmers Medal
Recognizing his awe-inspiring photography that depicts the beauty and...