Liff Spirit Award and Recipients

The Liff Spirit Award, named for Justine Mee Liff, Boston's Commissioner of Parks and Recreation from 1996 to 2002, honors the vision, wisdom, humanity and joy that Justine brought to her work as a champion of the open, green spaces that are so vital to our daily life. It is presented annually at the Emerald Necklace Conservancy's Party in the Park to an individual or individuals whose leadership, commitment to cities, passion for public places, dedication the democratic ideals fostered in urban parks, and ability to inspire public servants and private citizens to join together in common cause best reflects Justine's spirit and legacy.

Past Recipients

2008

Joan and Ted Cutler

2007

Agnes "Diddy" Cullinane

2006

Henry Lee

2005

Norman Leventhal and Eugenie Beal