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Conservation Award:
Given to an individual or a group for outstanding achievement in furthering
the conservation of temperate North American plants and their habitats
throughout the New England region; the impact of the work may also extend
beyond that region.
Education Award:
Given to an individual or a group for original and significant work that
promotes public understanding and appreciation of temperate North American
plants; examples of appropriate work would include publications, course
development, or works of art. Any such work must be made available to
the public: i.e., published for widespread distribution or for use in
schools or colleges, or displayed in a public place more or less permanently.
State Awards (one may be given for each of the six New England
states):
Given to an individual, group, or organization within a New England state
for significant contribution to the preservation of native plants and/or
their habitat within that state. Preference is given to work that has
impact throughout a state.
Kathryn S. Taylor Award for Private Gardens:
Given to a privately-owned garden of any size displaying significant use
of wildflowers and other temperate North American native plants. The garden
must be at least three years old and must exhibit excellence of design
and maintenance in all seasons. A panel of judges will visit finalist
gardens, selected from descriptive materials and photographs, during the
12-month period preceding presentation of the award.
Homer Lucas Landscape Award:
Given to an individual, organization, or agency responsible for designing
and/or maintaining a landscape for public enjoyment (such as parks, public
gardens, roadside areas, or nature centers) which displays wildflowers
or other temperate North American Native plants for aesthetic and educational
benefit. The area must be at least three years old prior to evaluation
and exhibit excellence of design and maintenance in all seasons. Judges’
visits will be scheduled as for the Taylor Award.
Landscape Design Award:
To be presented for the first time in 2007, this award is given to a New England-based individual or firm specializing in landscape architecture or design, in recognition of a long-term commitment to the use of native plants in exceptional or distinctive landscape compositions.
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