Lee-Anne Milburn, ASLA
Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, California

Lee-Anne Milburn, of Cal Poly Pomona, received her nomination, in Knowledge, from the Southern California Chapter. She is a scholar, communicator, teacher, mentor, and advocate for the profession of landscape architecture. Her scholarship has transformed the general appreciation among landscape architects and the general public alike that research-based design is vital. Her work with students and alumni has resulted in hundreds of informed, committed, actively engaged professionals. The diverse topics she addresses include low-impact development, stormwater management, community history and identity, economic and business development, climate change, design for healthy living, public attitudes toward water, and the relationship between non-farm rural landowners and farmers. Her BFA is from the University of Manitoba and Master's and PhD in Landscape Architecture from the University of Guelph.

Elizabeth Miller, ASLA
National Capital Planning Commission
Washington, D.C.

Elizabeth Miller, of the National Capital Planning Commission, received her nomination, in Leadership/Management, from the Potomac Chapter. A longtime advocate of innovative public policy, planning, and urban design initiatives, she works on the front line of emerging urbanism, smart growth, security design, and sustainability movements. Her collaboration and consensus building skills provide a platform to educate allied professionals, elected officials, the media, and the public about good development practices and how landscape architects improve holistic land use, public space, transportation, and appropriate infrastructure solutions. She continues to play a crucial role in shaping the public environment in the city of Washington, which includes stewardship of the L'Enfant and McMillan plans in monumental D.C. Her BLA is from the University of Florida and Master's of Design Studies from Harvard.

Richard Murphy Jr., ASLA
Murphy Logistics
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Richard Murphy Jr., of Murphy Logistics, received his nomination, in Leadership/Management, from the Minnesota Chapter. Throughout his career as a supply-chain logistics leader, he has been the ultimate ambassador for the profession. He puts his passion for the principles of landscape architecture into practice daily through stormwater and resource management in the properties he oversees. As an ASLA Minnesota leader and University of Minnesota adjunct professor, he has shaped a generation of landscape architects on best business practices for enterprise management. His commitment to education and service to the profession exemplify how nontraditional paths for landscape architects can change our collective thinking and positively impact everyone around us. His BLA, BED, and MBA are from the University of Minnesota and MLA from Harvard Graduate School of Design.

Shannon Nichol, ASLA
Gustafson Guthrie Nichol
Seattle, Washington

Shannon Nichol, of Gustafson Guthrie Nichol, received her nomination, in Works, from the Washington Chapter. Her mastery of the art, stewardship, and social responsibility of design practice has enriched and recharged communities, advanced understanding among municipalities and allied professionals, and consistently motivated design professionals to push boundaries. She has an exacting ability to discover and articulate robust, invigorating design concepts that bring complex groups and thinkers together to make powerful, beautiful, and practical places, including Boston's North End Parks, Chicago's Lurie Garden, and Seattle's Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Her strong presence in prominent collaborations and articulate public voice have shifted how peers, clients, and the public think about the landscape architect's role in complex urban projects. Her BLA is from the University of Washington.

Mario Nievera, ASLA
Nievera Williams Design
Palm Beach, Florida

Mario Nievera, of Nievera Williams Design, received his nomination, in Service, from the Florida Chapter. He consistently puts into action his belief that landscape architects have a responsibility to educate clients and the public on how landscape design excellence shapes healthy, memorable, and sustainable places to live, work, play, and congregate. In addition to his remarkable garden and product design practice, he is deeply involved in a wide array of philanthropic efforts in New York and Florida. His selfless willingness to share his time and expertise to highlight not himself but the profession as a whole—in regional and national events and awards programs—is prima facie evidence of his commitment to leadership both for himself and his colleagues everywhere. His BSLA is from Purdue.

Christopher Nolan, ASLA
Central Park Conservancy
New York, New York

Christopher Nolan, of the Central Park Conservancy, received his nomination, in Works, from the New York Chapter. As the chief landscape architect of the public space that represents the founding of landscape architecture in America, he has dedicated his career to upholding the unwavering commitment to design excellence established by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. His work in regenerating life in the park demonstrates that successful public spaces depend on the initial idea, the execution, and sustained involvement. From his early work on the Harlem Meer to restoration of Central Park's water bodies, playgrounds, building, bridges, and monuments, he has taken on the Herculean and ongoing task to return this legendary landscape back to the community it was intended to serve. His BSLA is from Cornell.

Richard Powell, ASLA
New York Department of Public Service
Albany, New York

Richard Powell, with the New York Department of Public Service, received his nomination, in Service, from the New York Upstate Chapter. His stewardship of ASLA finances for 30 years prepared him to guide the Society through the most challenging financial times in its history. As a practitioner, he was an early innovator in environmental-impact documentation. He combines the passion of a landscape architect with the cool thinking of an accountant, quality-assurance auditor, and archivist to benefit the ASLA. He is a brain trust and leader for the ASLA and continues to plan financial transition strategies for coming economic times. His BS in Environmental Studies and BLA are from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and MS in Urban and Environmental Studies from Rensselaer.

Terrance Reckord, ASLA
MacLeod Reckord
Seattle, Washington

Terrance Reckord, of MacLeod Reckord, received his nomination, in Works, from the Washington Chapter. He believes that design need not be stylistic, but should reflect client and community goals and core values as well as the intrinsic qualities of the site and context. His work from Northern California to Alaska has included park planning, urban design, and multi-modal transportation planning and design. His passion for the Northwest is reflected in the enthusiasm he expresses through his projects. He has expanded the role of landscape architects in the eyes of clients and colleagues as he continually strives to view the profession from different angles and expand his expertise as a landscape architect through his collaboration with allied professionals. His BLA is from the University of Washington.

Sam Rogers, ASLA
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee

Sam Rogers, with the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, received his nomination, in Service, from the Tennessee Chapter. During a career of four decades, he has served the profession through education, practice, and advocacy/volunteer initiatives. He has elevated the visibility, capacity, and stature of landscape architecture to the benefit of the profession at large and the various constituencies his service has touched. Through his 30 years at UT Knoxville, he has established an accredited professional landscape architecture program, a shared effort that resulted in full LAAB recognition in 2012. Throughout his career he has been a practitioner and educator who softened the lines between academia, practice, and pro bono service. His BS in Agronomy and Soil Science is from the University of Tennessee and MLA from University of Georgia , Athens .