Herrick Smith Honored with J Siegel Award

Members of the Florida Chapter met in Gainesville on January 28, 2014 to honor the 2013 recipient of the FLASLA Past President's Jeffrey Siegel Leadership Award, Herrick Smith, FLASLA.

Due to medical reasons, Herrick was unable to accept the Award in July at our annual conference. This special luncheon, organized by the Florida Chapter, was an opportunity to present the award to Herrick. Nearly 20 people gathered, including Herrick’s grandson, a current UF student, and our current FLASLA President, Jeff Brophy. Attendees shared stories and spoke of the positive impact that Herrick had in their lives and in their careers. Steve Trudnak braved the winter storms and came the furthest to attend and share a few words.

In 2011, the Past Presidents’ Leadership Award was named in honor of Mr. Jeffrey Siegel, FASLA, a two time past president (1993 and 1994) and frequent leader in the Chapter, the profession, and in his community. Jeffrey Siegel was a leading role model, and had many followers, friends, and admirers. Naming the award for Jeffrey Siegel helps everyone remember his caring nature and infectious smile; it demonstrates the high standard and high honor intended for the selection of any FLASLA Leadership Award recipients.

The Jeffrey Siegel Leadership Award can be awarded at the will of the Florida Chapter ASLA past presidents. The award can be presented as often or as seldom, as determined by the past presidents. Exceptional leadership is the only eligibility requirement or criteria for selection.

Herrick was selected as the 2nd recipient of the award. Herrick spent nearly 30 years as a professor and chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Florida until his retirement in 1995. He was elected as a Fellow to ASLA in 1983 and was awarded the ASLA Jot D. Carpenter Teaching Medal Award in 2012.

If you were unable to attend the luncheon, but would like to congratulate Herrick, please send cards or notes to:

Herrick Smith, FLASLA
c/o Buford Davis + Associates
2406 NW 43rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32606

You can also share your thoughts via email tomemberatlargepm@flasla.org, and we will make sure Herrick knows how much he is appreciated!

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