The Silva Bolds-Whitfield monument plaza recognizes those who have contributed to the development and protection of Vancouver's urban forest.

The highly prestigious Silva Bolds-Whitfield Award is given by the Urban Forestry Commission on a meritorious basis honoring citizens who have gone to extraordinary lengths to inspire and enrich the quality of life in Vancouver through trees.

The names of award recipients are permanently etched in stone as part of the unique fountain, adjacent to the large Sweetgum tree planted by Silva Bolds-Whitfield in 1965.

Past Recipients:

Don Campbell The Columbian, 1995

Ed Kelly Civic Visionary, 1997

Jean Norwood Urban Forest Pioneer, 1997

Kelly Punteney Renaissance Man, 1999

Robert L. & Elizabeth B. Avery Community Leaders, 2002

Paul A. Wesseler Make the Best Better, 2003

Gordon & Sylvia MacWilliams Tree Heroes, 2010

The Plaza is a living gift to our community to honor those with a vision.

The monument honoring the recipients is located in the Urban Forestry Plaza at 13th and Main streets.