MARGARET
HENDRY WINS
AUSTRALIAN AWARD IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
In
recognition of her special contribution to landscape architecture
in Australia, Margaret Hendry OAM FILA FAILA was presented with an
award from the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, at the
78th meeting of the National Council, on 16 September 1998.
Margaret
Hendry is one of Australia's most eminent landscape architects.
Her professional experience in landscape architecture commenced in
1958, working with Dame Sylvia Crowe on projects associated
with
the UK New
Town Development Scheme.
Margaret
returned to Australia in 1963 and worked with the National Development
Commission during a major
period in the
development of Canberra. In 1974, she joined the Canberra College of
Advanced Education as a senior lecturer, where she remained until 1985.
From 1989 to 1994, Margaret participated in project development, particularly
in relation to the Parliamentary Zone.
Margaret has contributed greatly to the profession, through her teaching
and mentorship of the younger members, and is recognised for her
championship of the Australian environment. She has also published
widely on the
profession.
Margaret is a founding member of the Institute and was the inaugural
Honorary Secretary. She has been the driving force throughout its
development and continues to contribute, particularly in the collection
and recording
of the history of the profession and the Institute.
Margaret received the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1992 for
her many years of service to the community, for her efforts in
seeking equality for women, and for her significance as a role
model for
women
in landscape
architecture.
Margaret Hendry's contribution to landscape architecture throughout
her career as a practitioner, in education, and in her commitment
to the
Institute, has been and continues to be outstanding.
