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The Garden Club of America (GCA) announced the recipients of the 2021 national medals, the highest honors bestowed upon individuals or institutions by the GCA for distinguished achievements in areas related to its purpose.
Sylvia Abbott, a member of the Litchfield Garden Club (LGC) since 1973, is awarded The Katharine Thomas Cary Medal in recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of floral design education and instilling a love of floral design throughout the GCA.
For over 40 years, Sylvia has been the heart and soul of floral design education for the LGC and all Zone II garden clubs. Her remarkable influence is characterized by an extensive knowledge of the discipline, hard work and effective leadership skills, all tempered with sensitivity, humility and kindness.