Guidelines
Coffin Grant Recipients
Jackson Prize Recipients
Place Maker Award Recipients
Place Keeper Award Recipients
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
2020 Place Keeper Award
Elizabeth W. Smith
Elizabeth “Betsy” Smith was appointed president and CEO of the Central Park Conservancy in 2018. In this capacity she oversees the protection and enhancement of the park through dedicated daily maintenance, well-regulated public events, successful fundraising, astute marketing, and frequent constituency communications. As the current place keeper-in-chief, she is also spearheading a strategic plan that addresses usage of the park, which was increasing back in normal times and will again. Her goal is to foster its continued stewardship through a commitment to financial sustainability, operational excellence, and engaged governance.