The London Spade Award
Learn about this award, presented annually to an outstanding individual or organisation
What is the Spade Award?
Each year at our AGM we present our prestigious Spade Award to an individual or organisation who has made an outstanding contribution to London's parks and green spaces. It was first given in 1970 to the Church of St John the Evangelist, East Dulwich, for their excellent garden.
50 YEARS ON
In 2020, celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the Spade was presented to two recipients:
Deptford Folk, led by Trina Lynsky, for improvement, preservation and protection of Deptford Parks &
Tony Leach for his support of the MPGA and London's green spaces
Trina's video (link below)
Meet some of our Recipients
The award has been given to an impressive list of diverse recipients over the years, including
2017: Taylors Bulbs for their generosity and support for Bulbs for London
2014: Anne Holman, London in Bloom
2008: University of London for the improvement of Gordon & Woburn Squares
Some earlier winners
2001: Transport for London tree planting on Red Routes
1997: Peabody Trust garden at Gateway Rehabilitation Centre
1993: Geffrye Museum walled herb garden
1987: Siddeley Landscapes restoration of Wesley's Chapel burial ground
1984: Royal Parks for restoration of St James's Park
