COLUMBUS- The Franklin Park Conservatory has honored a devoted supporter with a prestigious award.
Karen Fiorile received the Ann Isaly Wolfe Award, during Hat Day, the Conservatory’s signature annual fundraiser.
The award is given to an individual who has demonstrated leadership and enduring service to the botanical garden and conservatory.
In 2001, Fiorile started volunteering with the Franklin Park Conservatory and served as board president in 2010 and 2011.
When the organization began its second major capital campaign in 2014, she stepped up to lead the effort which is close to achieving its $22 million goal.
The many capital improvements resulting from the campaign include the slated opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children's Garden.
Past Ann Isaly Wolfe Award winners include:
- 2017 Barbara Brandt
- 2016 Alexis Jacobs
- 2015 I. Lorraine Thomas
- 2014 Beth Fisher
- 2013 Beth Henry
- 2012 Liz Fox
- 2011 Paige Crane
- 2010 Barbara Trueman
- 2009 Beth and Doug Morgan
- 2008 Pamela Farber Thomas
- 2007 Mo Meuse
- 2006 William H. Davis, Dorothy M. Davis and William C. Davis Foundation, and Bill and Jackie Wells
- 2005 Cherie Lucks
- 2004 Ann Isaly Wolfe
