The Garden Club of America mourns the loss of Brian Vogt, GCA Honorary Member, and National Medalist
March 31, 2025
The Garden Club of America mourns the loss of Brian Vogt, CEO of Denver Botanic Gardens (DBG), GCA Honorary Member, and National Medalist.
Brian Vogt, 2019 recipient of the GCA’s Cynthia Pratt Laughlin Medal and honorary member since 2024, died on March 25 from cancer at age 66.
During his nearly two decades as CEO at Denver Botanic Gardens, he transformed the organization through a targeted strategic-planning process, a $116 million multi-year strategic master development plan, and an unwavering focus on DBG’s core values—transformation, relevance, and sustainability.
His guidance in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion helped the GCA launch the Common Ground Committee. Vogt also brought his natural leadership skills and keen eye for the big picture to the American Public Gardens Association as board president. Vogt was a friend, mentor, and dedicated public servant.
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