Awards Jurors Shirley Sherwood, D. Phil, Caroline A. Wamsler, Ph.D., and Jean Emmons , met on April 16 to select recipients of The New York Botanical Garden Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals which were awarded by Gregory Long, CEO of The New York Botanical Garden at the opening reception that evening.
Gold Medal Award Recipient:
Asuka Hishiki for Wasabi,
Eutrema japonica, Watercolor on paper
Silver Medal Award Recipient:
Beverly Allen for White batflower,
Tacca integrifolia, Watercolor on paper
Bronze Medal Award Recipient:
Julia Trickey for Shield fern,
Polystichium sp., Watercolor on paper
Dr. Sherwood acknowledged the following artists:
Honorable Mention for Artistic Merit -
Dick Rauh for Witch Hazel Capsules
Honorable Mention for Drawing -
Joan McGann for Crested Saguaro
Honorable Mention for Vellum -
Carol Woodin for Muir Listens (Banksia)