Palm Beach Honors Landscape Architects Wong and Johnson

The Citizens' Association of Palm Beach will recognize the designers' civic leadership and community service.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:57pm

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A boldly colored, abstract grid of tropical foliage and water features, conceptually representing the innovative landscape design that has earned Fernando Wong and Tim Johnson acclaim in Palm Beach.The vibrant landscape design work of Fernando Wong and Tim Johnson has earned them recognition as civic leaders in the Palm Beach community.Palm Beach Today

The Citizens' Association of Palm Beach will honor landscape designers Fernando Wong and Tim Johnson as its Citizens of the Year during a celebration on April 15 at Palm Beach's Glazer Hall. The inaugural award recognizes people whose leadership, creativity, and service reflect the 'civic stewardship' that defines the community.

Why it matters

Wong and Johnson are renowned for their innovative landscape design work, but this award highlights their commitment to the local Palm Beach community through various civic initiatives and volunteer efforts that have positively impacted the area.

The details

The Citizens' Association of Palm Beach is presenting the first-ever Citizen of the Year Award to recognize Fernando Wong and Tim Johnson for their leadership, creativity, and service that exemplify the 'civic stewardship' that defines the community. The award ceremony and celebration will take place on April 15 at Glazer Hall in Palm Beach.

  • The Citizens' Association of Palm Beach will honor Wong and Johnson on April 15, 2026.
  • The Citizen of the Year Award is being presented for the first time this year.

The players

Fernando Wong

A renowned landscape designer known for his innovative work in the Palm Beach area.

Tim Johnson

A landscape designer who has collaborated with Fernando Wong on various community projects in Palm Beach.

Citizens' Association of Palm Beach

A local organization that is presenting the inaugural Citizen of the Year Award to recognize civic leadership and community service in Palm Beach.

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What they’re saying

“We are deeply honored to accept the Citizen of the Year Award from the Citizens' Association of Palm Beach.”

— Fernando Wong and Tim Johnson, Landscape Designers

What’s next

The award ceremony and celebration will take place on April 15, 2026 at Glazer Hall in Palm Beach.

The takeaway

This award recognizes the significant civic contributions and community leadership of two renowned landscape designers, Fernando Wong and Tim Johnson, whose work has positively impacted the Palm Beach area.