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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, for use in schools or colleges, or displayed in a public place more or less permanently.

State Awards

Given to an individual, group, or organization within a New England state for a significant contribution to the preservation of native plants and/or their habitats within that state. Preference is given to work that has impact throughout a state. One State Award may be given for each of the six New England states.

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 Public 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) that 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 must exhibit excellence of design and maintenance in all seasons.  Judges’ visits will be scheduled as for the Taylor Award.

Landscape Design Award

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.This award requires a separate application. Landscape architects and designers may apply for this award. Contact Karen Pierce for more information.