The Florence Hoard Community Beautification Award is named in honor of a revered member of the Ithaca Garden Club who was a symbol of, and voice for, beautification in her community. Noted for her efforts during the City’s centennial celebration, Florence Hoard organized to get plants from area gardens into the yards of downtown residents and was a founder of the popular Mother’s Day Plant Exchange. Each Spring, a member of the INHS service area (Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties) is recognized through this award for their notable contributions to community beautification.