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
Julie Spear
Katharine Thomas Cary Medal
For her dedication to educating, mentoring, and inspiring others in...
Carole Bailey
Katharine Thomas Cary Medal
For her ability to combine her floral artistic talent with a passion for...
Sylvia Abbott
Katharine Thomas Cary Medal
With deep appreciation for her inspirational talent and her devotion to...
Laura Haley
Katharine Thomas Cary Medal
For exceptional leadership in floral design as an educator, speaker, mentor...
Mary Jo Strawbridge
Katharine Thomas Cary Medal
With gratitude to an inspiring teacher who generously shares her expertise...
Jane Godshalk
Katharine Thomas Cary Medal
For an enthusiastic, passionate, and generous teacher who continuously...
MaryEllen OBrien
Katharine Thomas Cary Medal
With profound gratitude for her passionate commitment to every component of...
Martha McClellan
Katharine Thomas Cary Medal
For delightfully spreading the love of flower arranging through mentoring...
Bliss Clark
Katharine Thomas Cary Medal
Presented to Bliss Caulkins Clark, a dedicated mentor, inspiring teacher...
Bonny Martin
Katharine Thomas Cary Medal
For heightening awareness of artistic and horticultural excellence through...
Lucinda Seale
Katharine Thomas Cary Medal
Presented to Lucinda Smith Seale. The recent growth and sophistication in...
Marty Van Allen
Katharine Thomas Cary Medal
Presented to Marty Van Allen, in recognition of enthusiastic dedication to...
Ruth Crocker
Katharine Thomas Cary Medal
Presented to Ruth Cox Crocker, exhibitor, editor and teacher...
Arabella Dane
Katharine Thomas Cary Medal
Presented to Arabella Dane, a woman of vision who formed the Flower...
Jane Morgan
Katharine Thomas Cary Medal
Presented to: Jane Morgan an Ikebana specialist and designer of...
Julie Lapham
Katharine Thomas Cary Medal
Presented to Julie Lapham for her talent in the fine art of flower...