Landscape”, by Harriet Heyman with input from the Grove's founders and designers. 1998 (December) At the fifth World AIDS Day, Irene Smith receives the first GROVE AWARD for her pioneering work in founding Service Through Touch. (December) First Lady Hillary Clinton visits the National AIDS Memorial Grove. 1999 The National AIDS Memorial Grove receives the Silver Medal Award from the Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence in the United States program. The Bruner Award — “seeks to illuminate the complex process of urban place-making, so that it may be strengthened to better reflect the balance between form and use; opportunity and cost; preservation and change.” Tom Hanks records Public Service Announcement for The National AIDS Memorial Grove. Hanks won Academy Award for Best Actor (Oscar) for his portrayal of a gay man in the film “Philadelphia," who was suing his employer for AIDS based discrimination. 'Moonwalk Way', a new element, approved to control erosion. It is funded by the Moonwalk Foundation honoring Vivien Schneider and Silva Watson. (December) World AIDS Day; Grove Award honors Celi Adams RN, the founder of Home Care Companions. 2000 (March) Garden Design magazine publishes the article “A Healing Garden”, by Zazel Loven, with emphasis on the healing function of the AIDS Memorial Grove. (April) The 'Woodland Stream' feature is extended westward to the edge of 'The Meadow'. (May) First annual fundraiser in the Grove — “An Fair to Remember” gala and bazaar. (September) State of California appropriates $500,000 to the Grove (the only public monies in Grove history). (October) World Landmarks.com lists National AIDS Memorial Grove. (December) World AIDS Day observed with “All Our Communities Can Make a Difference” theme. Grove Award for Community Service to Hosea Turner, Shanti's Transportation Manager. 2001 (May) Second Annual Fundraiser — “Oasis – a Shopping Safari”. (June) Grove commemorates 20 years of the AIDS pandemic. (December) World AIDS Day; Grove honors families at World AIDS Day Observance. Grove Award for Community Service to Jim Greenshields, Coming Home Hospice Chef. 2002 The 'Western Portal' constructed, a gift of the Donald O Collins Foundation. (May) Third Annual Grove Fundraiser — “Shangri La, A Shoppers Paradise”. (May) Construction of 'Crossroads Circle', the final hardscape feature in the original 1991 design, is completed. (August) 'The Meadow' is reseeded. 2002 The 'Belvedere Overlook' feature constructed, providing a view into the Grove, and a granite "Timeline of the Epidemic" sculpture. (October) Dedication Ceremony and picnic,