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

 
   
 
 
 

2025

Peggy Moore

Bonnylin Woods Martin Medal

For her creativity, dedication to the development of the art of floral...

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2020

Kathy Powell

Bonnylin Woods Martin Medal

With deep appreciation for her extraordinary creativity and her ability to...

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2018

Ginnie Tietjens

Bonnylin Woods Martin Medal

In recognition of her creativity and astonishing artistry in the fine art...

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2014

Susan Detjens

Bonnylin Woods Martin Medal

For her unlimited generosity of time, her astute leadership, talented...

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2008

Jane Godshalk

Bonnylin Woods Martin Medal

Flower arranger extraordinaire, Jane has studied both in the United States...

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2005

Penny Horne

Bonnylin Woods Martin Medal

Presented to Penny Horne in recognition of her original quality of designs...

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2004

Helen Goddard

Bonnylin Woods Martin Medal

To Helen Kingsley Goddard in recogntion of her special talent and her...

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2003

Nancy D'Oench

Bonnylin Woods Martin Medal

For her superb accomplishments as a gifted flower arranger, lecturer,...

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2002

Gail Emmons

Bonnylin Woods Martin Medal

Presented to:  Gail Emmons, a flower arranger who studied Sogetsu...

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2001

Carol Swift

Bonnylin Woods Martin Medal

Presented to Carol Swift of Lake Forest, Illinois, who through her great...

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1999

Gay Estes

Bonnylin Woods Martin Medal

To Gay Gooch Estes for her commitment to the art of flower arranging in...

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1998

Ann Hamilton Bucknall

Bonnylin Woods Martin Medal

For her passion for flower arrangement and particular talent in creative...

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