The Betty Crocker Landscape Awards are held annually to recognize and acknowledge some of the thousands of people who work every day to make Hawai’i a more beautiful place. Many people contribute to promoting and preserving the beauty of Hawai’i from a diverse array of backgrounds. While many professionally designed and installed landscapes are celebrated, many other wonderful public and private landscapes are the result of passionate individuals who simply have an avid gardening interest and concern for their environment. All of them have a love of the land and an appreciation of the natural beauty of our island. We salute each and every one of them.
The Betty Crocker Landscape Awards event is named in honor of Betty Crocker, one of the founders of the organization who worked tirelessly and enthusiastically for over 30 years. Her dedication to protect and to preserve the state’s beauty and scenic views has encouraged many new beautification efforts. It is with fond memories that we will always remember Betty Crocker, who passed away in the year 2000.
Photos: Dana Anne Yee, FASLA
ANNOUNCING the 12th ANNUAL BETTY CROCKER AWARDS
LEGACY AWARD
Central Union Church
Pink Shower Tree at Central Union Church
Central Union Church, commonly referred to as the “Church in a Garden,” resides on an 8.4 acre campus. Most of the grounds and buildings are on the State Register of Historic Places. Large lawns featuring mature Monkeypod, Kiawe, Plumeria, Shower Trees with Royal and Coconut Palms beautify the spacious grounds in urban Honolulu.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Jacque Law
PRIVATE GARDENS
Award of Excellence
Vuvu’s Garden
The Forever’s Place
Award of Honor
Jensen Residence
Lily Chow Garden
Award of Appreciation
Pualani Garden
Cupper Residence
PROFESSIONAL GARDENS
Award of Excellence
Leeward Community College—Education and Innovation Instructional Facility
The Queen’s Medical CenterAward of Honor
The Gardens at The Whaler on Ka’anapali Beach
Diamond Head Residence
Palm Terrace Garden
at Hilton Waikoloa Village
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY GARDENS
Award of Honor
Holy Nativity School Class of 2016
Rain Garden
XERISCAPE GARDENS
Award of Excellence
Koko Head District Park Rain Garden
Kahe Farrington Roadside Landscaping (Mauka)
Bornhorst Garden, One’ele, Makiki