ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN: Judy Bond
jmbond1@suddenlink.net

1.  THE MASLIN AWARD

Given in memory of the first President of The Garden Club of North Carolina, Inc., Miss Edna Maslin, may be awarded to a qualified, living member of The Garden Club of North Carolina, Inc., who has contributed the most over a period of years to further its aims and projects.  Emphasis will be based on outstanding, active participation on the state level.

Applications shall include garden club related activities only. Entries, signed by nominee’s current club president, must come from nominee’s club, council, or district.  It must be typed, single spaced and not exceed 500 words. All requirements must be met.

Applications must be sent to the State Awards Chairman by February 25.  The Awards Chairman shall mail completed, unabridged copies of all qualified entries to each member of the Executive Committee by March 15.  Ballots shall be returned by mail to the Awards Chairman by March 25. The Awards Chairman will not vote except in the event of a tie. Decision shall be by majority vote. NO BALLOTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MARCH 25.

The Awards Chairman shall open and tally all ballots. Immediately, The State Awards Chairman will immediately report decision only to the State President, who will approve selection and purchase of recipient’s award.  Names of nominees, including the winner, must be kept secret.  Book of Evidence Required.

2.  MEMBER AWARD OF HONOR – A GCNC, SAR, and NGC Award

Honors one garden club member in each District and one GCNC recipient chosen from the District winners whose volunteer efforts, during a period of five years or more, have made outstanding contributions to club and community in one or more of the following areas:  Civic Development, Horticulture Therapy, Youth Activities, Conservation, Horticulture, Design, Landscape Design, and/or All Around Excellence.

Eligibility:  Any member of a State Garden Club who has never served as a member of the National Garden Club

Board of Directors, including as State President.

Deadline Date:  Each District Director shall send their District winner’s Book of Evidence to the State Awards Chairman by January 2.

After being judged by a State Awards Committee, the State Awards Chairman shall forward the State winner’s Book of Evidence to the Regional Awards Chairman by February 1.

Rules: Book of Evidence to be submitted to the District Director.  The District Director judges the applicants and sends the winning Book of Evidence to the State Awards Chairman.  Book of Evidence is not to exceed 6 pages (total), must be typed and secured in a green folder.  No loose pages.  Include the following:

1.  A short, typed description of the nominee’s accomplishments.
2.  Title Page includes: the name of the State Federation (GCNC) and the Region (SAR).
3.  The area/s (listed above) of nominee’s outstanding contributions.
4.  Name, complete mailing address and phone number of nominee, sponsoring club, including club president’s  name, address and signature.

Supporting Information to include:
Maximum 2 page outline listing accomplishments of nominee (including offices and chairmanships held), a
photograph of nominee (name of nominee/complete mailing address must be on back of picture).  Please secure
photo by stapling so it does not get lost.

NOTIFICATIONS:

State Winners:  Each state winner will receive a certificate from their State Awards Chairman.

Regional Winners: State Awards Chairman will forward the state winner and Book of Evidence to the Regional Awards Chairman by February 1 to be judged by a panel on the Regional Level.

REGIONAL WINNERS AUTOMATICALLY BECOME THE NATIONAL WINNER FROM THAT REGION.

The Regional Chairman will notify the winner and send the winning Book of Evidence to the National Member Award of Honor Chairman.

Awards Presentation:
Regional/National Winners will be presented with a certificate and pin at the National Convention and will be listed in the Awards Booklet and The National Gardener. The Books of Evidence will be returned at this time.

3.  AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Donor:  Starmount Garden Club
$25.00 awarded to the club with the highest score on their ANNUAL CLUB REPORTS. The District Director will submit name of club and total points of highest score to the State Awards Chairman to determine winner.

4.  CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Donor:  The Garden Club of North Carolina, Inc.
Awarded to clubs that best meet the objectives of the Garden Club of North Carolina, Inc., as listed in Article II, items 3, 4 and 5 of the Bylaws.  The Book of Evidence should be a complete report of club’s activities with supportive evidence such as pictures, plans, letters, cancelled checks, receipts, newspaper coverage, etc.  General rules for state awards apply.  Book of Evidence Required.

1. Club with membership of 18 or less: First Place:  $300.00, Second Place:  $150.00, Third Place:  $50.00
2. Club with membership of 19 through 40:  First Place:  $300.00, Second Place:  $150.00, Third Place:  $50.00
3. Club with membership of 41 or more:  First Place:  $300.00, Second Place:  $150.00, Third Place:  $50.00

5.  SCROLL:  DISTRICT WITH THE LARGEST NUMBER OF AWARD APPLICATIONS

Awarded to the District with the largest percentage of GCNC, SAR, and NGC award applications based on the size of the district.  Winner determined from the reports of the State Awards Chairman.

6.  SCROLL:  SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT

Awarded for outstanding work by a garden club member, club or council that best meets the objectives of The Garden Club of North Carolina, Inc.  Written report not to exceed 2 pages typed required.

7.  AWARD OF EXCELLENCE “THE CHARLES ‘ERIC’ MCLENDON AWARD”

Donor:  Linda McLendon, in memory of Eric McLendon, son of Charles and Linda, for his love of beauty and flowers   $100.00 awarded a single club, group of clubs or a council for an outstanding “Wildflower of the Year” landscape project promoting educational interest in that wildflower.  The “Wildflower of the Year” is designated by NC Botanical Gardens, Chapel Hill and the Garden Club of North Carolina, Inc.  This is for a one year project.  Book of Evidence is required.

BEAUTIFICATION/CIVIC DEVELOPMENT
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Nancy Shugart
samelot@aol.com

 

11. LONGLEAF GARDEN CLUB AWARD FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Donor:  Sue Scull
$25.00 awarded to a club or council completing the most outstanding beautification project working with Habitat for Humanity.  Book of Evidence required.

12. VIOLA KIKER AWARD FOR CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION

Donor:  Mrs. Frances Hunley
$25.00 awarded to a club with 25 or more members, completing the most outstanding beautification project of two year duration.  Book of Evidence required.

13. LUCILLE HIPP AWARD

Donor:  Lucille Hipp
$25.00 awarded to a single club with 24 or less members completing the most outstanding beautification project of a two year duration.  Book of Evidence required.

14. PAT OLEJAR HOLIDAY DECORATION AWARD

Donor:  Raleigh Garden Club
$100.00 given in memory of Pat Olejar for the best holiday decoration of a public or historic building by a garden club or clubs.  The decoration should use plant materials and include both the interior and exterior of the building.  It may be any holiday season.  Book of Evidence required.

 15. MACGREGOR DOWNS GARDEN CLUB AWARD

Donor: MacGregor Downs Garden Club
$25.00 awarded for the best decoration of a garden club’s meeting place celebrating any holiday or special event. Book of Evidence required.

16. LINDA ELLEDGE WILLIS AWARD

Donor:  Emerald Isle Garden Club
$25.00 awarded to a garden club or individual member for an outstanding entrance decoration (private home or public building).  It may be any holiday season.  Book of Evidence required.

17. PUBLIC SCHOOL BEAUTIFICATION

Donor:  Pine Valley Garden Club, Wilmington
$25.00 awarded to a single club completing the most outstanding beautification project at a public school.  The project may be of one year duration or a continuing project.  Book of Evidence required.

18. ELLEN M. PAYNE DANIEL BOONE GARDEN AWARD

Donor:   Vandy Bradow
$25.00 award donated to the Daniel Boone Gardens in honor of the club with the largest contribution to the Daniel Boone Gardens.  All contributions must be channeled through State Headquarters and the winner will be determined by the State Treasurer’s records.

19.  THE GERTRUDE THOMAS AWARD FOR CIVIC DEVELOPMENT

Donor:  Bud N’ Shrub Garden Club
$25.00 awarded to any single club of 24 or less members completing the most outstanding civic beautification project in a city park or recreation area in one year.  Book of Evidence required.

20. MARTHA FRANCK FRAGRANCE GARDEN AWARD
Donor:  Sara Brooks
$25.00 donated to the Martha Franck Fragrance Garden in honor of the club with the largest contribution to the Martha Franck Fragrance Garden.  All contributions must be channeled through State Headquarters and determined by the State Treasurer’s records.

21.   FRIENDS OF ELIZABETHAN GARDENS
Donor:  Friends of Elizabethan Gardens.
$25.00 awarded to the club reporting the highest percentage of members that join or renew membership in the
Elizabethan Gardens as verified by State Headquarters.  To qualify, state the total number of members and list the members who have joined or renewed in the calendar year, January through December.  Written report not to exceed one page, double spaced, required.  Winner determined by the State Awards Chairman from verified report.

22.  THE SYLVIA GATZY AWARD
Donor:  Chapel Hill Garden Club
$25.00 awarded to a club member or a senior club reporting the most outstanding mentoring project.  This may include, but is not limited to, mentoring youth garden groups, school groups, floral designers or those interested in horticulture.  A written report, not to exceed one page required.

23.  “Plant it Pink” Award
Donor: Darene Fann Honeycutt in loving memory of Shirley Fann and all N.C. breast cancer victims
$ 50.00 awarded to the club that plants a new pink garden in any public placenthat best promotes awareness of the fight against breast cancer. Book of Evidence required.

BIRDS/BUTTERFLIES
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Betty Gorrie
bettys_garden@hotmail.com

30. THE MARTHA GARRICK BIRD AWARD

Donor:  Martha Garrick
$25.00 awarded to a club reporting the most outstanding one year project on birds and bird conservation, i.e., feeding station, bird houses, and available water.  Book of Evidence required.

31. JENENE CURTIS SMITH BIRD AWARD

Donor:  Jenene Curtis Smith
$25.00 awarded to the club reporting the highest percentage of members with bird baths, bird feeders and bird houses.  To qualify, the club must have at least one in each of the categories.  Book of Evidence required.

32. FRANCES BOYD BLUE BIRD AWARD

Donor:  Frances Boyd
$25.00 awarded to the club establishing the most outstanding blue bird trail. A minimum of six bird houses are required.  Report should show the number of baby birds fledged from these houses, if possible.  Book of Evidence including pictures required.

33. THE HUMMINGBIRD AWARD

Donor:  Bettie Woodard
$25.00 awarded to a club reporting the most outstanding project promoting observation of the hummingbird for the purpose of preserving/protecting the species.  Give percent of members maintaining at least one hummingbird feeder for the season.  Club programs/projects should educate members on habits and plants to lure them.  Book of Evidence required.

34. CONSERVATION OF BUTTERFLIES AWARD

Donor: Mary Lou Goodman
$25.00 awarded to a club reporting the most outstanding project and/or program to promote the conservation of butterflies especially endangered ones.  Use programs and projects to educate members and the public on the need for butterfly habitats.  Book of Evidence required.

35. KAREN SUZANNE BRENZA BUTTERFLY GARDEN AWARD

Donor:  Rowena Sewell
$100.00, given in memory of Karen Susanne Brenza, is awarded to the club that plants a new butterfly garden or refurbishes an existing butterfly garden.  Book of Evidence required.

BLUE STAR MEMORIAL – ROADSIDE DEVELOPMENT
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Jackie Dale
Jackie_dale@yahoo.com

45. ROWENA P. SEWELL BLUE STAR MEMORAL HIGHWAY AWARD

Donor:  Rowena Sewell
$25.00 awarded to a club, council or district submitting the most outstanding report on the dedication of a new marker or further beautification of present markers, including copies of programs, dedication, pictures and plantings. Consult the Blue Star Memorial Chairman for suggestions. Book of Evidence required.

ENGAGEMENT CALENDARS
CATEGORY CHAIRMAN: Ann Payne
annpayne2@windstream.net

50. SCROLL: ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR AWARD (SALES)

Awarded to the club selling the largest number of calendars based on percentage of club members, as determined by State Headquarters.

51. SCROLL: ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR PHOTO AWARD

1. Awarded for the best color photo of a floral design used in the calendar determined by Category Chairman.
2. Awarded for the best non-arrangement color photo used in the calendar determined by Category Chairman.

 

CLUB/COUNCIL HISTORY
(Refer to “Club History Book of Evidence” following award listing)
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Phebe Kirkman,
pmk1and2@aol.com

 

55. AWARD FOR BEST ONE YEAR CLUB HISTORY

Donor:  Robin Weisner
$25.00 awarded to a club for the best one year history.  Book of Evidence required.

 56. AWARD FOR BEST ONE YEAR COUNCIL HISTORY

Donor:  Robin Weisner
$25.00 awarded to a Council for the best one year Council history.  Book of Evidence required.

 57. RUTH MERTZ AWARD FOR BEST FIVE YEAR HISTORY

Donor:  Nancy Wilson
$25.00 awarded to a club for the best five year history.  Book of Evidence required.

58. AWARD FOR THE BEST TWENTY-FIVE YEAR HISTORY

Donor:  Garden Club of Hendersonville
$25.00 awarded to a club for the best twenty-five year history.  Book of Evidence required.

59. JERRY MONCRIEF AWARD FOR BEST FIFTY YEAR HISTORY

Donor:  Cindy Findley
$25.00 awarded to a club for the best fifty year history.  Book of Evidence required.

 60. LEAKSVILLE GARDEN CLUB AWARD FOR BEST SEVENTY-FIVE YEAR HISTORY

Donor:   Mrs. Burton W. Younts
$25.00 awarded to a club for the best seventy-five year history.  Book of Evidence required.

Club History Book of Evidence

A club history is the combination of a narrative account and a collection of pictures, newspaper clippings, etc.
A one year history shall cover the most recently completed club year.  A five, ten or twenty-five year history shall cover the most recently completed years.  Club histories must meet state specifications and follow the rules for GCNC awards. (Exception:  No limitation to a specific number of pages.)
Contents:

1.  On the cover, list the club name, town, district (Arabic numerals, 1, 2, etc.) and period covered.

2.  On the Title page, list the club name, town, district, period covered, names and addresses of the president,

and person compiling the information.  State number of members.

3.  On subsequent pages, in order, list:

a. Purpose of club
b. Brief narrative of founding, including date, place, names of charter members (if available), officers
and other information of interest.
c. List names of presidents for period covered.
d. List programs, speakers, and any other pertinent information for each year covered.
e. List projects, giving descriptions, member participation and photographs, if available.  Projects listed
should have benefited the community.
f. List awards or recognitions.
g. List members who are, or have been, officers and/or chairmen of GCNC, SAR, or NGC.
h. List GCNC, SAR, and NGC life members.
i.   List members who are NGC Accredited Flower Show Judges or Landscape Design Consultants.
j. Give a summary of each year’s activities.  All items should be listed in chronological order.

4.  Send Book of Evidence, with completed Application for State Award, to the State Historian by December 1.

EDUCATION
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Brenda Hailey,
brendafaye43@gmail.com

65. YOUTH EDUCATION AWARD

Donor:  Woodland Garden Club
$25.00 awarded to a club providing education for a youth garden club/s in any setting, i.e., classroom, daycare, 4-H or Scouts.  Book of Evidence required.

66. CHARLOTTE COUNCIL EDUCATION AWARD

Donor:  Charlotte Council of Garden Clubs
$50.00 awarded for the best horticulture or environmental project/s that provides education to the public.  This could include, but is not limited to, seminar/s, workshop/s, program/s, establishment of educational programs for a group, etc.  Book of Evidence required.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Sally Lowe,
sallylowe@embarqmail.com

71. CONSERVATION AWARD

Donor: Sarah Johns
$25.00 awarded to a club for the most comprehensive work and/or studies in conservation and promotion of conservation.  This award may also be given for Energy Awareness Programs. Book of Evidence required.

72. ELEANOR YATES NATURE CONSERVANCY AWARD

Donor:  Faye Canupp
$25.00 awarded to the club reporting the largest contribution by the club or an individual member to the Nature Conservancy. All contributions must be channeled through the Nature Conservancy Chairman, Bootsie Seabrook, and State Headquarters.  Winner determined by Nature Conservancy Chairman and state records.

73. MARGARET HOLTON ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD

Donor:  Mary Lou Goodman
$25.00 awarded to the club submitting the most outstanding program and/or project promoting protection of North Carolina water, land or air quality.  Book of Evidence required.

74. THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY AWARD

Donor:  Old Salem Garden Club
$25.00 awarded to the club presenting or having a program relating to the Blue Ridge Parkway.  These programs may be about wildflowers; invasive species; the history, butterflies, and/or preservation of the Parkway; or any other topic that relates to the Blue Ridge Parkway and/or plants that are found in the area.  Example: a program such as wildflowers may not deal directly with the Parkway but must be relevant to it. Book of Evidence required.

FLOWER SHOWS
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Ann Simpson,
simpsondon@suddenlink.net

80. GREENSBORO COUNCIL FLOWER SHOW AWARD

Donor:  Greensboro Council of Garden Clubs
$25.00 awarded to a club reporting the best Standard Flower Show and/or House and Garden Tour. Book of Evidence required.

81. LAWNDALE GARDEN CLUB FLOWER SHOW AWARD

Donors:  Lawndale Garden Club
$25.00 awarded for the best Standard Flower Show sponsored by two or more garden clubs located geographically near each other or a council composed of five or less clubs. All requirements for a Standard Flower Show as set forth in the Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 Edition, the award description and rules must have been met by both schedule and application.  Book of Evidence required.

82. SHIRLEY VALENTINE CREATIVE HOLIDAY FLOWER SHOW AWARD

Donor:  Waynesville Garden Club
$50.00 awarded to a club or council for the best Standard Holiday Flower Show with creative staging and a creative schedule.  Any holiday may be represented.  Book of Evidence required.

83.  COUNCIL STANDARD FLOWER SHOW AWARD

Donor: The Charlotte/West Piedmont Judges Club
$25.00 awarded to a council for the best Standard Flower Show sponsored by a Garden Club Council. The Show shall have five or more classes of design and horticulture and one or more of the recommended division exhibits.  Quality in all divisions must be indicated.  Book of Evidence required.

84.   SCROLL:  BEST STANDARD FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE WITHOUT FINANCIAL AID

Schedule required.

85.   SCROLL:  BEST STANDARD FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE WITH FINANCIAL AID

Schedule required.

86.   SCROLL:  FLOWER SHOW AWARD

Scroll awarded to a club or council with the best entry for a NGC Flower Show award not submitted to NGC after judging by the State Awards Committee.  Scroll awarded only if merited.  Awards Committee makes decision from Flower Show entries. No additional Book of Evidence or application required.

87.   ANN NOE HORTICULTURE DIVISION AWARD

Donor:  Dr. Rusty Van Pelt
$25.00 awarded to a club for a schedule with correct scientific nomenclature of horticulture classes, number of horticulture entries and the number of correctly labeled entries.  The award shall be based on percentage of entries and correct nomenclature.  Horticulture schedule required.

88.   SMALL STANDARD FLOWER SHOW AWARD

Donor:  The Judges Council of The Garden Club of North Carolina, Inc.
$25.00 awarded to a member club for the best Small Standard Flower Show that meets all requirements of NGC. (A Small-Standard Flower Show is defined in the Handbook of Flower Shows, 2007 Edition). Book of Evidence required.

GARDEN /COUNCIL CENTERS
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Margaret Barnes,
lmbarnesiii@suddenlink.net

91. ETHEL DAUGHTRIDGE GARDEN CENTER AWARD

Donor:   Rocky Mount Garden Club
$25.00 awarded to the Council/Garden Center with the most educational value to the public.  This may be an exhibit space in a public area that disseminates information of benefit to the community on flower arranging, horticulture, etc.  Suggested exhibit areas may be in libraries, businesses, educational centers, etc.  Book of Evidence required.

92. JACKIE RODGERS COUNCIL AWARD (6 CLUBS OR LESS)

Donor : Cindy Weisner
$25.00 awarded to the council composed of six or less clubs, with 100% membership in The Garden Club of North Carolina, Inc., reporting the most complete and well rounded program in garden club work.  Book of Evidence required.

93. COUNCIL AWARD (7-20 CLUBS)

Donor:  Mrs. Fred Conner
$25.00 awarded to the council composed of 7-20 clubs, with 100% membership in The Garden Club of North Carolina, Inc., reporting the most complete and well rounded program in garden club work.  Book of Evidence required.

94. COUNCIL AWARD (21 OR MORE CLUBS)

Donor:  Anne Brown
$25.00 awarded to the council composed of 21 or more clubs with 100% membership in The Garden Club of North Carolina, Inc., reporting the most complete and well-rounded program in garden club work.  Book of Evidence required.

GARDEN THERAPY
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Bonnie Mirmak,
bmirmak@nc.rr.com

100.  MARY PARDUE BOST GARDEN THERAPY AWARD

Donor:  Mary Bost
$25.00 awarded to a club reporting the most outstanding project among a group of children who have received therapeutic values in gardening or horticulture.  Book of Evidence required.

101. HERITAGE OF DURHAM AWARD FOR GARDEN THERAPY

Donor:  Pat Cashwell
$25.00 awarded to a club reporting the best garden club activity with the handicapped. Evidence must show that the handicapped have actually participated in the work.  Book of Evidence required.

102.    THE ASHEVILLE GARDEN CLUB AWARD FOR GARDEN THERAPY

Donor:  Asheville Garden Club
$25.00 awarded to the garden club reporting the best project of service for an activity with handicapped, shut-ins, lonely and/or sick people of all ages. Book of Evidence required.

103.     GARDEN THERAPY AWARD

Donor:
$25.00 awarded to a club who has helped restore a public or private garden, a city entrance or park that has been destroyed by a disaster such as fire, tornado, hurricane or flood.  Book of Evidence required.

104.  ALTA KORNEGAY AWARD FOR GARDEN THERAPY

Donor:  Brenda Crocker
$25.00 awarded to a club reporting the best garden club related program involving senior adults.  The senior adults must not be members of the applying club and must participate in the program. Book of Evidence required.

105. DR. JAMES ATKINS “PLANT IT PINK” AWARD
Donor:  Darene Fann Honeycutt in honor of oncologist Dr. James Atkins
$ 50.00 awarded to the club that plants a new pink garden at an oncology center or hospital that best promotes awareness of the fight against breast cancer. Book of Evidence required.

GARDENS OF AMERICA – HISTORIC PRESERVATION
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Sandra Snapp,
bissds61@suddenlink.net

110. CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION AWARD

Donor:  Mrs. George Fox
$25.00 awarded to a club, council or group of clubs for completion of a unit of an historic preservation project such as the restoration of a park, trail, cemetery, and/or grounds around an historic building. Book of Evidence required.

111. HANNAH MCMILLAN MEMORIAL GARDENS AWARD

Donor: Bobbie Britt
$25.00 awarded to the club submitting the best report on a memorial garden or planting.  This may be a new project or development and maintenance of an established garden or planting.  Book of Evidence required.

112. CAPE FEAR GARDEN CLUB 60TH ANNIVERSARY AWARD

Donor:  Cape Fear Garden Club
$25.00 awarded to a garden club, group of clubs or Council for organizing and administering the most outstanding garden tour with at least five gardens.  The proceeds from the tour must be used for community beautification projects.  Application should include number and percentage of club members participating. Book of Evidence required.

HORTICULTURE
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Polly Kopka
See Members Only, Chairman list, Horticulture for contact information.

116. DOT HARMON HORTICULTURE AWARD

Donor:  Shorts ‘N’ Jeans Garden Club
$25.00 awarded for the best year round project in growing new plants, excluding dogwood and crape myrtle, with accompanying horticulture studies.  Report must show how information gained was used for club and community education and/or civic beautification. Book of Evidence required.

117. WESTRIDGE GARDENERS HERB AWARD

Donor: Westridge Gardeners Garden Club
$25.00 awarded to the garden club reporting the most originality in fulfilling the following requirements:
A.  Club programs that include study of uses for herbs, history of herbs, and a visit to an herb garden and
B.  The majority of membership participating and growing at least three different herbs. Book of Evidence required.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN
(All Landscape Design awards require landscape plans.)
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Sylvia Bray,
sbraytax@bellsouth.net

121. PAT RODGERS LANDSCAPE DESIGN AWARD

Donor: Charlotte Council of Garden Clubs
$25.00 awarded to a club for the best landscape design project. Before and after photographs, a landscape design plan and accomplishments should be included in the Book of Evidence. This award may be given for a continuing project or completed project. Book of Evidence required.

122. ANNIE HORNE LITTLE AWARD FOR CHURCH GARDEN

Donor: Robin Weisner
$50.00 awarded to an individual member, a club or a group of garden clubs that has promoted the planning and/or planting of a church or a synagogue garden. The appropriateness of the garden will be the major consideration; however, plantings, paved terraces, outdoor altar, barbecue facilities, etc. will be taken into consideration.  A sketch or architect’s plan, indicating proportion and materials used, together with at least one photograph of the garden must accompany application.  Book of Evidence required.

123. LANDSCAPE CONSULTANTS AWARD

Donor: Landscape Design Consultants
$25.00 awarded to a council or group of clubs for the best designed landscape project. Before and after photographs, a landscape design plan, and all accomplishments should be included in the Book of Evidence. This award may be for a continuing or completed project. Book of Evidence required.

124. LANDSCAPE DESIGN AWARD

Donor: Mildred H. Johnson
$25.00 awarded to a single club for the best completed, designed landscape project of one or two year duration. Before and after photographs, a landscape design plan, and all accomplishments should be included in the Book of Evidence. Book of Evidence required.

125. JUST A MERE GARDEN CLUB LANDSCAPE AWARD

Donor: Just-A-Mere Garden Club
$25.00 awarded to the club, 24 members or less, completing the most outstanding beautification project at a public school or public building in a one year project. Book of Evidence required.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Ellen Gregory,
elleg@charter.net

131. SCROLL: BEST LIFE MEMBERSHIP REPORT

Awarded for the best report from a club or council outlining gardening activities only of the recipient over a period of years. Maximum two pages, typed, double space. Written Report required.

132. SCROLL: BEST LIFE MEMBERSHIP PROJECT

Awarded for the best report from a club or council, covering a project/s designed and executed for the purpose of obtaining life membership/s in the current year. Maximum 2 pages, typed, double spaced. Written Report required.

133. SCROLL: DISTRICT PRESENTING LARGEST NUMBER OF NGC LIFE MEMBERSHIPS

Determined from the report of the Life Membership Chairman.

134. SCROLL: DISTRICT PRESENTING LARGEST NUMBER OF GCNC LIFE MEMBERSHIPS

Determined from the report of the Life Membership Chairman.

135.  SCROLL: DISTRICT PRESENTING LARGEST NUMBER OF SAR LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Determined from the report of the Life Membership Chairman.

LITTER CONTROL/RECYCLING
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Robin Crawford
See Members Only, Chairman list, Litter Control for contact information

141. RECYCLING AND RECLAMATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Donor: Eastover Garden Club of Charlotte
$25.00 awarded for the most comprehensive recycling/reclamation activity/project. Report should include type of organization used to collect recyclable materials, public involvement, member participation percentage, costs, profits, and amount of materials collected for recycling with publicity photos. Book of Evidence required.

142.   MARJORIE FARMER O’KEEFFE AWARD

Donor: Nancy McLean and Jane Owen Barbot
$25.00 awarded to a club or council presenting the most outstanding educational activity/project on litter control.
Book of Evidence required.

143.  MARGIE O’KEEFFE AWARD FOR LITTER CONTROL

Donor: Margie O’Keeffe
$25.00 awarded to a club reporting the most outstanding litter control project. Book of Evidence required.

MEMBERSHIP
CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Jenene Smith,
jenenesmith@msn.com

150. SCROLL:  DISTRICT WITH THE LARGEST NUMBER OF NEW CLUBS

Awarded to the district reporting the largest number of new clubs.  Determined from the report of the State Membership Chairman.

NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Rita Mercer,
nonarita@bellsouth.net

155. NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK AWARD

Donor: Bess Holloman
$25.00 awarded to a club or council for the most outstanding program, display or gardening activity promoting National Garden Week. Emphasis should be on community awareness throughout the week. Pictures, programs and/or other publicity should be included.  Book of Evidence required.

PROGRAMS
(Refer to Rules under Programs Available and Rules for State Awards)
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Paula Hartman,
lilsra@suddenlink.net

160. MARY ELLEN PENN DESIGN PROGRAM AWARD

Donor: Blue Ridge Garden Club
$25.00 awarded for the most outstanding program given to a garden club, using the elements and principles of design and how they relate to art. Program required.

161. GEORGIA MIXON PROGRAM AWARD

Donor: Georgia B. Mixon
$25.00 awarded to the individual member or members of a club submitting the most outstanding program to be placed in the Program Lending File. Program required.

162.  SLIDE, POWER POINT, VIDEO PROGRAM AWARD

Donor: Wildwood Garden Club
$25.00 awarded to the individual or club submitting the most outstanding program with slides, power point, or video to be placed in the Program Lending File. Program required.

163. YOUTH GARDENERS PROGRAM AWARD

Donor: Mrs. Louise Williams
$25.00, in honor of Barbara Boyce, former leader of Butterflies Youth Gardeners of Greensboro, awarded for the best program for a youth garden club, prepared and submitted by a senior garden club or by a member of a senior garden club. Program required.

PUBLIC RELATIONS
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN: Ann Payne,
annpayne2@windstream.net

170. PUBLICITY PRESS BOOK AWARD

Donor: Mrs. John O’Keeffe
$25.00 awarded for the best publicity press book entered into competition for NGC # 44 Publicity Press Book Award.
State winner receives a State Commendation Certificate and a $25.00 award.  NGC Certificates of Commendation may be awarded to winning books of evidence exhibiting quality, quantity and diversity of coverage in the print media promoting garden clubs and NGC goals and objectives.  In addition to GCNC Award Application forms, the NGC Application Form with required information is attached to inside front cover; second form clipped to outside.  These books of evidence should be returned to states at Regional meetings.  Press Book required.

CATEGORIES:
A. Single member garden clubs

1. Small club: 29 members and over
2. Medium club:  30-99 members
3. Large club: 100 members and over

B. Group of member clubs, councils, or districts
C. Affiliated Garden Center

DUE DATES:

• To State Awards Public Relations Category Chairman by January 13th (see contact information above)
• Category Chairman to State Awards Chairman by January 27th
• State Awards Chairman sends first place winners in each category to SAR Awards Chairman by February 10
• SAR Awards Chairman sends names only of first place winners in each category to NGC Awards Committee.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARING PUBLICITY PRESS BOOK:

1. Label on outside cover: number and name of NGC award, category, name of club/s, city and state.
2. Submit in green report cover or folder; 8 ½ x 11’ or 9 x 12”. No heavy scrapbooks or oversized portfolios.  There is no limit on the number of pages. Plastic page protectors may be used.
3. Material must consist of any of the following:  Newspaper, magazine, newsletter, notices or flyers for one-time event, or any printed publication clippings (Example:  Your state or regional official publication, The National Gardener, etc.), with the name and date of publication over each article.  Clear photocopies are permitted; reduced photocopies of large or lengthy articles are permitted. Downloading of published newspaper articles from the Internet is permitted.  Judges take into consideration the difficulty in securing newspaper publicity.
4. No page numbering or Table of Contents needed. Affix contents in chronological order: January 1 through December 31.
5. Clippings evenly cut. No loose clippings permitted.
6. Each published item must contain the name of organization and/or individual/s identified as a member of the organization. Underline first use of name of organization and/or member in each article.
7. Articles should include who, what, when, where, etc., where applicable; publicity should relate to organization’s or individual’s projects and/or activities; promotion of NGC objectives and goals.

SCALE OF POINTS for NGC AWARD #44 PUBLICITY PRESS BOOK AWARD

Presentation – Meets all Requirements, neatly presented                15 pts
Quality – Articles well written; publicity related to projects and/or activities         40 pts
Quantity – Articles for each month (take in consideration dark months), use of         25 pts
varied publications and media (newspaper coverage is difficult, especially in
larger cities), magazines, newsletters, notices/flyers, journals, etc.
Diversity – Local, council, district, state, national, other                    20 pts        TOTAL 100 PTS

SCHOLARSHIPS
CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Shirley Tuttle,
shirleytu@bellsouth.net

175. JIMMIE GARVER AWARD

Donor: Gail Hill
$25.00 awarded to the club providing the largest financial contribution, in proportion to the membership, to the Scholarship Fund. All contributions must be channeled through State Headquarters and determined by the State Treasurer’s records.

TREES
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Beth Leonard,
bethleonard2003@yahoo.com

180.  SHORTS ‘N JEANS AWARD FOR DOGWOOD – CRAPE MYRTLE PLANTING

Donor: Jackie Dellinger
$25.00 awarded to the club planting the largest number of dogwood and/or crape myrtle trees, and/or selling the largest number to others. Winners determined from Horticulture section of Annual Club Reports.

181.  BARBARA WILLIAMS LEE TREE AWARD

Donor: Statesville Garden Council
$25.00 awarded to the club and/or individual who promotes the preservation of existing tress and/or the planting of trees other than dogwood and crape myrtle. Book of Evidence required.

182.  HANNAH MCNEIL MCMILLAN ARBOR DAY AWARD

Donor: Red Springs Garden Club
$25.00 awarded to a club of 25 members or less for the most outstanding Arbor Day activities. Book of Evidence required.

183. ARBOR DAY AWARD

Donor: Robin Weisner
$25.00 awarded to a single club of 26 members or more for the most outstanding Arbor Day activities.  Book of Evidence required.

WILDFLOWERS
APPLY TO CATEGORY CHAIRMAN:  Martha Blake,
mblake@ec.rr.com

190. WILDFLOWER/NATIVE PLANTS GARDEN AWARD

Donor: Betty Gorrie
$25.00 awarded to an individual, a club or group of clubs planting a public or private wildflower/native plant garden. Newspaper clippings may be omitted from the book of evidence.  Book of Evidence required.