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
David A. Rubin
Elvira Broome Doolan Medal
For his holistic and innovative approach to urban design and development.
Laurie Olin
Elvira Broome Doolan Medal
In celebration of his innovative and joyous public garden spaces which...
Robert Hammond
Elvira Broome Doolan Medal
With profound gratitude for his passionate commitment to transform a...
Thomas L. Woltz
Elvira Broome Doolan Medal
For representing community constituents, revealing cultural legacies, and...
City of Chattanooga & 21st Century Waterfront Project
Elvira Broome Doolan Medal
For immensely enriching the lives of Chattanooga’s citizens and...
Margaret & Trammell Crow
Elvira Broome Doolan Medal
Presented to Margaret and Trammell Crow, who have spent their entire lives...
Lynden Miller
Elvira Broome Doolan Medal
Presented for her diligence and belief in the refreshing quality of plants,...