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

 
   
 
 
 

2024

Warrie Price

Historic Preservation Medal

For her monumental work restoring and revitalizing New York’s Battery...

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2023

Staci Catron

Historic Preservation Medal

For her significant contributions as a garden preservationist and scholar.

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2022

Susan M. Rademacher

Historic Preservation Medal

Presented to Susan M. Rademacher for her work in protecting and preserving...

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2021

The Preservation Society of Newport County

Historic Preservation Medal

For outstanding achievements in preserving historic homes, gardens, and...

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2020

Charles Birnbaum

Historic Preservation Medal

For his work as founder of The Cultural Landscape Foundation and his...

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2019

USS CONSTITUTION and USS Constitution Museum

Historic Preservation Medal

In recognition of their dual roles, preserving an American symbol and...

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2018

Stephen F. Byrns

Historic Preservation Medal

For his extraordinary vision and inspiring efforts to rescue Untermyer...

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2017

Richard Hampton Jenrette

Historic Preservation Medal

In recognition of unequaled contributions to historic preservation through...

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2016

William D. Rieley

Historic Preservation Medal

For his steadfast dedication to the restoration and preservation of...

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2015

George Eastman House

Historic Preservation Medal

Historic Preservation encompasses not only the grand home and gardens of...

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2014

Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation

Historic Preservation Medal

For providing educational and inspirational resources for the study and...

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2012

The Garden Conservancy

Historic Preservation Medal

For its outstanding achievement in preserving exceptional American gardens...

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2011

Peter J. Hatch

Historic Preservation Medal

Awarded to Peter J. Hatch for his commitment to horticultural excellence,...

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2010

Mount Vernon Ladies' Association

Historic Preservation Medal

Presented to Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, for 150 years of...

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2008

Mr. Michael C. Quinn

Historic Preservation Medal

Presented to Michael C. Quinn, a lifelong preservationist who is curently...

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2006

Mr. J. Reid Williamson

Historic Preservation Medal

Presented to J. Reid Williamson a legend in the field of...

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