Established in 1928 on the tenth anniversary of The City Gardens Club and resurrected in 2005 on the club’s 88th anniversary, The Medal of Honor is awarded to an individual or individuals in recognition of distinguished work and dedication in enhancing gardens, parks and open space in New York City. Recipients include:
2024: To be announced soon
2021: Lynn B. Kelly, executive director, New Yorkers for Parks. Click here for more information.
2017: Susan Lacerte, executive director, Queens Botanical Garden
2014: Warrie Price, executive director, The Battery Conservancy
2011: Adrian Benepe, commissioner, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
2008: Gail O’Neill Caulkins, president of the Greenacre Foundation which provides financial support and design assistance to NYC parks and community gardens
2005: Margaret Ternes, executive director of The Fund for Park Avenue, the organization responsible for the planting and holiday lighting of the Park Avenue Malls