The Women’s Committee and Board of Trustees of the Central Park Conservancy hosted the Thirty-Sixth Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. 

Women’s Committee President Suzie Aijala was joined by Central Park Conservancy President and CEO Elizabeth W. Smith, as well as Luncheon Chairmen Amandine Freidheim, Elyse Newhouse, Jenny Price and Marie Unanue, as they greeted over 1,200 supporters. Most of the guests wore glamorous and whimsical hats, lending itself to the events nickname, the “Hat Luncheon.” The event began with a reception under the wisteria pergola and tours of Conservatory Garden where the cherry tree allées and tulip filled gardens were in full bloom. This was followed by the luncheon and awards presentation under a beautiful pink and green garden themed tent designed by Andrew Pascoe Florals.

The Benefit Committee and guests included Conservancy Board of Trustees Chairman Tom Kempner, Women’s Committee Founder Norma Dana, Commissioner, NYC Parks Mitchell J. Silver, Liz Atwood, Jackie Bezos, Michael Bloomberg, Katie Couric, Beth Dozoretz, Lise Evans, Sharon Jacob, Eleanora Kennedy, Karen LeFrak, Alexia Leuschen, Carol Sutton Lewis, Stephanie March, Gillian Miniter, Marcia Mishaan, Amelia Ogunlesi, Jenny Paulson, Yesim Philip, Amanda Thompson Riegel, Lela Rose, Fiona Rudin, Christine Schwarzman, Margaret Smith and Martha Stewart.