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
Warrie Price
Historic Preservation Medal
For her monumental work restoring and revitalizing New York’s Battery...
Staci Catron
Historic Preservation Medal
For her significant contributions as a garden preservationist and scholar.
Susan M. Rademacher
Historic Preservation Medal
Presented to Susan M. Rademacher for her work in protecting and preserving...
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Historic Preservation Medal
For outstanding achievements in preserving historic homes, gardens, and...
Charles Birnbaum
Historic Preservation Medal
For his work as founder of The Cultural Landscape Foundation and his...
USS CONSTITUTION and USS Constitution Museum
Historic Preservation Medal
In recognition of their dual roles, preserving an American symbol and...
Stephen F. Byrns
Historic Preservation Medal
For his extraordinary vision and inspiring efforts to rescue Untermyer...
Richard Hampton Jenrette
Historic Preservation Medal
In recognition of unequaled contributions to historic preservation through...
William D. Rieley
Historic Preservation Medal
For his steadfast dedication to the restoration and preservation of...
George Eastman House
Historic Preservation Medal
Historic Preservation encompasses not only the grand home and gardens of...
Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation
Historic Preservation Medal
For providing educational and inspirational resources for the study and...
The Garden Conservancy
Historic Preservation Medal
For its outstanding achievement in preserving exceptional American gardens...
Peter J. Hatch
Historic Preservation Medal
Awarded to Peter J. Hatch for his commitment to horticultural excellence,...
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
Historic Preservation Medal
Presented to Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, for 150 years of...
Mr. Michael C. Quinn
Historic Preservation Medal
Presented to Michael C. Quinn, a lifelong preservationist who is curently...
Mr. J. Reid Williamson
Historic Preservation Medal
Presented to J. Reid Williamson a legend in the field of...