ASLA bestows 2019 Landscape Architecture Honors

The ASLA's yearly Landscape Architecture Honors bring recognition to the well-deserved landscape architects who ceaselessly work hard to help create a better built environment. This year, the ASLA honored seven individuals and two organizations for their outstanding contributions and commitment to the landscape architecture profession — from preserving past and present works, to ensuring a more resilient future.

The 2019 recipients are: 

• Carol Franklin, FASLA - Winner, ASLA Medal
• Douglas Reed, FASLA - Winner, ASLA Design Medal
• Kimberlee Douglas - Winner, ASLA Community Service Award
• Dr. Lee-Anne Milburn, FASLA - Winner, The Jot D. Carpenter Teaching Medal
• Julie Hensley, ASLA - Winner, The LaGasse Medal, Landscape Architect Professional
• Sally Jewell - Winner, The LaGasse Medal, Non-Landscape Architect Professional
• Heritage Landscapes, LLC - Winner, The Landscape Architecture Firm Award
• The Landscape Architecture Foundation - Winner, Landscape Architecture Medal of Excellence
• Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) - Winner, The Olmsted Medal

The ASLA also recently inducted six honorary members for 2019. Established in 1899 and regarded as one of the ASLA's highest distinctions to non-architects, honorary membership is bestowed to individuals in recognition of notable service to the profession. This year's honorary members are:

• Thomas Bradshaw
• Candice Damon
• Daniel Martin
• Kitty Stoner
• Tom Stoner
• Marc Treib