Awards
The Boston Committee presents two awards to groups and organizations working for the improvement of the Boston area
The Boston Bowl for Civic Improvement
This award recognizes the contributions of individuals and organizations who contribute to the improvement of Boston natural spaces:
1994
Lynn Brickly, (BHGC) and Gale Minot, (CHGC)
1995
Mrs. Brooks Brown, Jr., (PGC)
1996
Mrs. G. Kennard Wakefield, (NGC)
1999
Mayor Menino, City of Boston
2000
Justine Liff, Commissioner of Parks, Boston
2001
Stella Trafford, one of the founders of the Friends of the Public Garden
2002
Leo Levy, founder of Newton Pride
2005
Laurence Coolidge, for clearing the Banks of the Charles River
2006
Renata von Tscharner, founder of the Charles River Conservancy
2007
Carol Stocker, Garden writer, Boston Globe
2009
Margaret Pokorny, Back Bay Horticultural activist
2010
Corliss Engle (posthumously), Master Horticulturalist and former Massachusetts Horticultural Association Trustee; and Betsy Shure-Gross, founder, National Association for Olmsted Parks and the Charles River Watershed
2011
Arabella Dane
2013
Eugenia Beal (posthumously), affectionately known as “the mother of parks and green space in Boston”
2015
Antonia Pollack, Parks Commissioner, Boston
2003
Henry Lee, Chairman of the Friends of the Boston Public Garden
2017
Governor and Kitty Dukakis, for their unending support of the horticultural and conservation efforts
2019
Marion Pressley, for her leadership and ongoing contributions to numerous park projects in Boston and beyond
2020
Betsy Madsen, for her knowledge and guidance assisting with projects in the Boston area
Beautification Awards
This award recognizes the contributions of individuals and organizations who contribute to the improvement of Boston natural spaces:
1994
Lynn Brickly, (BHGC) and Gale Minot, (CHGC)
1995
Mrs. Brooks Brown, Jr., (PGC)
2007
Carol Stocker, Garden writer, Boston Globe
An Area Committee of The Garden Club of America
Our Mission
Provide support for the design and beautification of parks and green spaces Encourage civic achievement in horticulture and conservation Educate the public on horticultural practices and the natural environment Meet with representatives and educate the public on issues of regional concern.
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The Blossom Fund
In 1997 we formed The Blossom Fund that provides “seed” monies to assist in launching projects of horticultural impact within Boston. Our belief is that a healthy urban population and vibrant economic hub will benefit all.