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Texas Garden Clubs, IncPages 2-51 (47 pages)

National Garden Clubs, IncPages 53-93 (41 pages)

South Central RegionPages 95-100 (6 pages)

Texas Garden Clubs, IncTexas Garden Clubs, Inc2019

NEW AWARD RULES FOR TGC, NGC & SCR

Texas Garden Clubs, IncTexas Garden Clubs, Inc2019

AWARDS BROCHUREPublished for the Members of

Texas Garden Clubs, Inc

FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT:

Lee H TaylorTGC Vice-President of Awards

1155 28th Street | Hondo, TX 78861

(210) 260-4649 | [email protected]

TGC HEADQUARTERS INFORMATION:

Texas Garden Clubs, Inc.3111 Old Garden Road | Fort Worth, TX 76107

(817) 332-6602 | [email protected]

AWARDS BROCHURE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

NGC Award Rules 2-4

NGC Application 5

Procedure for Preparing and Mailing Awards 6-7

Guidelines for Judging Awards at District & State Level 8-9

NON-COMPETING AWARDS

Award of Distinguished Service 10

Member Award of Honor 10

Contributing Awards: Funds, TGC-9 Ina Brundrett Achievement Award, National 10-14

Land Trust, World Gardening

Club Ratings 15

TGC Awards of Excellence 15

TGC Club Service Awards 16

Membership Awards/Extension Awards 17

Membership Extension Application TGC 18

SCHOLARSHIPS 19

GARDEN CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD 20

COMPETITIVE AWARDS

Arbor Day TGC 21

Art – Photography Award 22

Backyard Wildlife Habitat Award TGC 22-23

Butterfly Preservation Education Award TGC 23-24

Club History TGC 24

Club Program TGC 25

Community Concern TGC 25

Community Service TGC 26

Mary Badham Kittel Conservation Award 26

Delegate’s Report TGC 27

Flower Show Achievement Awards 28

Flower Show Schedule TGC 29-32

Plant Society Show Schedule 33

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Habitat for Humanity TGC 34

Horticulture Award of Merit TGC 35

Landscape Design Consultants Council Awards TGC 36

Landscape Pocket Garden TGC 37

November/December Award TGC 38

President’s Report TGC 39-41

SCRAPBOOK

Scrapbook One Year TGC 42-43

Scrapbook Two Year TGC 43

Scrapbook Green Rated Club 44

Wildflower Education TGC 44

Wildflower Preservation Awards TGC 44-45

YEARBOOK

Yearbook – Clubs 46

Yearbook – Green Rated Club TGC 46

Yearbook Affiliates TGC 47

SECTION II – NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. AWARDS 1-41

http://gardenclub.org

SECTION III – SOUTH CENTRAL REGION AWARDS 1-6

https://scrgardenclubs.org/

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TEXAS GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

AWARDS BROCHURE

This brochure lists awards offered by National Garden Clubs, Inc., South Central Region and

Texas Garden Clubs, Inc. Member Garden Clubs, Councils, and Affiliates are encouraged to

apply for awards. 1995-97 NGC Awards, Chairman Gerry St. Peters explained that “Receiving a

prestigious NGC award is one of the highest honors to be achieved. Recognition creates pride

and encourages members to further their efforts.” The excellent work of our clubs and members

should receive recognition by fellow members at District, State and National levels.

To be eligible to apply, garden clubs must be federated with Texas Garden Clubs, Inc. and

Councils/Forums/Federations and Plant Societies must be Affiliate Members. Individuals must

be members of a federated garden club.

Most awards are submitted through the Districts for competition; and, if eligible, the awards are

forwarded to State. If a National Award is offered it must go through District and State; and,

if the award is eligible, then the award will be forwarded to the National Chair for further

competition.

The emphasis of this brochure is to encourage clubs to compete for awards – for competition

brings spirit and pride and to prepare those eligible awards to meet the requirements for State and

NGC awards.

Texas Garden Clubs also offers some awards exclusively for our organization. These state

awards are titled with “TGC’ and are found in Section 1 of this Awards Brochure. Changes in

TGC awards are published in the Lone Star Gardener… revisions are made available from TGC

Headquarters and can be added to brochure. Separate brochures are available from TGC

Headquarters: Club Programs, Club Ratings, Flower Shows, Scrapbooks, and Yearbooks, are

more detailed in preparing and judging these specific awards. Youth Awards are also covered in

more detail in a separate brochure.

National Garden Clubs Rules and Awards are published in the Fall issue of The National

Gardener in odd-numbered years; changes and/or corrections are published in the even-

numbered years. Changes in rules and award requirements published in TNG will take

precedence over this Awards Brochure. All NGC Awards are in Section II of this Brochure.

South Central Region Awards are applied for separately. The Awards and Rules are

published in the summer edition of The Communicator and in this brochure. Changes in rules

and award requirements published in The Communicator will take precedence over this Awards

Brochure. The awards are submitted to the Vice President-Awards (Texas) by December 15 to

be judged and then forwarded to the South Central Region contact. All SCR Awards are in

Section III of this Brochure.

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NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. AWARDS RULES 2019

AWARDS YEAR

January 1 to December 31 annually. This applies to all projects submitted with application form.

All awards may be presented annually, if merited. Any exceptions will be noted.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Only National Garden Clubs members are eligible to apply for NGC awards unless otherwise

stated in the award description. Members are: member garden clubs, groups of member

clubs, State Garden Clubs, NGC Regions, and individual members of garden clubs. Junior,

Intermediate, High School Garden Clubs, Individual Youth must be eligible for specific NGC

awards. National Affiliates, Affiliate members and International Affiliates are eligible to

apply for awards as noted.

2. Dues to District and TGC must be current to be eligible for awards.

3. When the same project is eligible for more than one award, submitting exact duplication of

books of evidence is not acceptable. (Each award should be written with supporting data

focused on that award.)

DEADLINES***

1. Unless otherwise stated in awards description, awards are submitted to District Chair to

arrive by November 1.

2. Unless otherwise stated, eligible awards are submitted by District Chair to corresponding

State Chair to arrive by December 1. (District Chairs, do not delay. The State Chair has

very little time.)

3. Unless otherwise stated, awards eligible for NGC awards are submitted by the State Chair

to TGC Vice President-Awards to arrive by December 15.

4. TGC Vice President-Awards submits eligible awards to NGC Awards Chair to arrive no

later than January 15. (Awards received after judging deadline shall not be considered.)

APPLICATION FORMS

NGC has a NEW application form and procedure for applying for awards. The application

form contains topics to be addressed along with any supporting photographs. A cover sheet has

been added showing all pertinent award information. This page is not included in the three (3)

page limit for the application.

1. There is a three (3) page limit for the application itself (not including the cover sheet), using

only the front of the page. Exceptions noted.

2. Binders and vinyl sheet protectors are no longer required or allowed. Exceptions noted.

3. Applications will not be returned. Exceptions noted.

4. Applications may be submitted electronically to the State Awards Chair and National Awards

Chair where applicable.

5. Forms are available on the NGC website, www.gardenclub.org, and from State Awards

Chair, IA Awards Chair, Flower Show Achievement Awards Chair, or Award of Excellence

Chair.

6. Awards of Excellence and Flower Show Achievement Awards each have application forms

of their own. These forms do not have the three (3) page limit.

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http://www.gardenclub.org/

PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING AND DEADLINES

APPLICANTS:

1. Complete the application form. Submit the original form new Cover Sheet plus (3

pages) to District Awards Chair to forward to State Chair who will forward to TGC

Awards Chair by the deadline set by your state. If submitting by mail, include

original and 1 copy.

2. When the same project is eligible for various awards, submitting exact duplication of the

application is not acceptable.

3. You should keep a copy of the completed application for your records.

4. YEARBOOKS – complete the necessary information on the NGC application form. Do

not answer the questions. Firmly clip 2 copies of the completed application form to

the inside front cover (send only 1 yearbook). No envelope necessary.

5. PUBLICITY PRESS BOOKS – complete the necessary information on the NGC

application form. Do not answer the questions. Prepare a Book of Evidence. No limit

on number of pages. Submit to your District Awards Chair to forward to State Awards

Chair who will forward to TGC Vice President-Awards by deadline set by your state.

6. PUBLICATIONS - Submit entry #PUB-1 or #PUB-2 in an envelope with one

Application Form secured to outside and one enclosed inside envelope if sending by

mail. Electronic submissions permitted. Submit entries to District Awards Chair to

forward to State Awards Chair who will forward to TGC Vice President-Awards by

deadline set by your State.

NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS

Garden Clubs: one application for each size category (based on membership) for each award

may be submitted for evaluation to the NGC Awards Committee. State Garden Clubs: one

application for any award category may be submitted for evaluation to the NGC Awards

Committee. Note: entry limitations on Awards #CB1, NPW1-3 and Flower Show Achievement

Awards.

CATEGORIES BY SIZE

Garden Club applications shall be judged according to size determined by number of members

on whom NGC and state dues are paid, including Active, Associate, Inactive, Honorary, etc.

Class i small club - 29 members or less Class iii large club - 60-99 members

Class ii medium club – 30-59 members Class iv ex-large club – 100 members +

State Garden Clubs applications shall be judged according to size determined by number of

members on whom NGC dues are paid, including garden club members, Affiliates, State Life

Members, etc.

i small state – 999 members and under iii large state – 3,000-7,999 members

ii medium state – 1,000 -2,999 members iv ex-large state – 8,000 members +

TROPHIES, MONETARY AWARDS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT

Trophies and/or monetary awards shall be awarded to highest scoring entry among all applicable

categories. The winner of a trophies or monetary award is determined from first place entries in

each category. (must score 90 or more to be awarded first place recognition). Certificates of

Merit shall be presented to overall winners. Runners-up receive Certificates of Commendation

(by category/size/type), and other award submission receive Certificates of Appreciation.

Awards and Certificates shall be presented at the NGC Convention.

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A BOOK OF EVIDENCE

Should be prepared for the following only:

Flower Show Achievement Awards (10 pages – 20 surfaces front & back)

Publicity Press Book (no limit on number of pages)

Member Award of Honor, (not to exceed three pages)

Information for preparing a Book of Evidence for the above may be found in guidelines that

follow.

SCALE OF POINTS FOR ALL NGC AWARDS:

(exceptions: Promotions, Publication, Yearbooks, Flower Show Achievement Awards, Publicity

Press Books, Website, as noted:

PRESENTATION – neat, concise, includes all required information on NGC

Awards Application Form (3 sheets allowed), or the Book of Evidence,

if required 5

ACHIEVEMENT – scope of project; need and fulfillment; benefit;

accomplishment; comprehensiveness of work, activities to attain goals;

evaluation of goals reached; educational; prior planning; very brief history

if continuing project’ financial report; other 65

PARTICIPATION – size of club; involvement of members, community,

government agencies, professionals, youth, residents in facilities, others.

Not all of these are required to be involved 15

RECORD OF DOCUMENTATION – supporting data (as applicable),

clear, well-labeled and neatly attached before & after photographs if

applicable, landscape plan (does not have to be professionally drawn),

financial report, letters of appreciation, community awards, newspaper/

magazine articles (if possible), radio or TV script (if possible), etc.

Photocopies are permitted 15

TOTAL 100

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NGC AWARDS APPLICATION 2019‐2021 AWARD #: ____________________

Applicant Club or Individual name: _______________________________________________

Number of members: _______

Contact name, address, email and phone: _________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

State Garden Club Name: ______________________________________________________

Number in State Club: __________

State Awards Chairman, Address, Phone, Email: ____________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Application limited to three printed pages. USE THIS PAGE AS A COVER SHEET ONLY with no

further info. You may then add a total of three additional pages. No report covers, etc.

allowed. Applications will not be returned, no exceptions. Copy entry for your files before

submitting. For electronic submission, fill in this form, save it and then attach to an email.

The State Awards Chairman only may submit this application on a club’s behalf. Check your

state for entry deadlines. DO NOT SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION DIRECTLY TO NATIONAL, YOU

HAVE BYPASSED THE STATE PROCESS. SUBMIT INITIALLY TO YOUR STATE AWARDS

CHAIRMAN. State Chairman: Submit two copies of Application (1 copy only needed of CD or

Thumb Drive, etc.) to: Pat Young, 2844 Cyrene Drive, Hernando, Mississippi 38632‐

9691;901‐604‐6735; [email protected]

Publications Awards are submitted to Carol Bullard, P.O. Box 9, Pope, Mississippi 38658‐

0009; 662‐561‐2348; [email protected];

Member Award of Honor Applications are submitted to Jeanne Nelson. (Address in award

description)

Is this a new project? _______Yes ______No Beginning Date________ Expected

Completion or Ongoing___________________

On the next three pages give a brief summary and objectives, involvement of club members,

other organizations, project expenses and means of funding, continuing involvement,

follow‐up, maintenance; Attach or insert photos, digital photos, and/or landscape plan‐does

not need to be professionally drawn.

PROCEDURE FOR PREPARING BOOK OF EVIDENCE AND MAILING AWARDS

FOR TGC AWARDS

1. CARD – for TGC information only: Prepare 3 x 5 card and paper clip to award

applications – TGC Vice President Awards will remove if award is submitted to National.

List the following information:

Award Number/Name (class if any) (example – TGC Community Service)

Name of Club, City, District, Club Rating (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Green)

Number of Members, Name, Address, Telephone No. & Email of Current President

Dates TGC and District dues paid.

2. Submit award entries to appropriate District Chair, unless otherwise noted in awards

description. Council/Forum/Federation and Districts send entries directly to appropriate

TGC Chair.

3. If your District doesn’t have a Chair that corresponds with each award, send your award to

your District Awards Chair. All awards must go through District first – no exceptions

other than those listed in #2.

4. Do not hesitate to call or write your District or TGC Vice President of Awards for

information. Please send a stamped envelope for the reply.

5. POSTAGE: Include enough postage for the award to be sent by the District Chair to the

State Chair, then to the TGC Vice President-Awards and then to the NGC/National Chair, if

the award qualifies. Do not send cash. Any unused postage will be returned. Enclose

postage in an envelope with your club’s name and paper clip to binder. (Please send small

denomination stamps rather than one $3.00 stamp).

6. RETURN OF AWARD: Awards that are ineligible to be submitted for state competition

will be returned to the clubs at Spring District Conventions. Awards submitted for State

and National competition will be returned to District Directors at Spring TGC Convention.

7. TEXT OF AWARD:

A. Make sure that the text and the photos show the extent of the club’s work. Organize

materials that tell a story of the project from beginning to end. Be descriptive – give

word pictures of the project. Explain who, what, when, where, why.

B. In the text, address “Fulfillment”, “Scope”, “Prior Planning”, “Benefit.”

C. Give number of member participation in the project and how goals reached. Club

participation is important; 2 members doing all the work is not a club project.

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8. Supporting data must be focused on this particular award. Cut news articles and

photos neatly. Cut or arrange news articles where there will be no foldouts; use

rubber cement to attach photo (glue sticks hold paper but do not hold stiff photos

well); underline or highlight key information in a lengthy article. It is okay to

photocopy except for Publicity Press Book.

9. Neatness is important. Use even and liberal margins. Number the pages. Proofread

carefully.

10. Follow all the rules in preparing the Book of Evidence. Don’t miss out on 1st place because

you forgot required information.

CLASSIFICATION FOR GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE, GREEN & AFFILIATE CLUBS

Division I – single member clubs

Class i – 29 members or less

Class ii – 30-59 members

Class iii – 60-99 members

Class iv – 100 members +

Division II – Groups of Clubs

Class i – 4 clubs or less

Class ii - 5 to 20 clubs

Class iii – 21 to 50 clubs

Class iv – over 51 clubs

Division III – Affiliate Clubs

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GUIDELINES FOR JUDGING AWARDS

1. Immediately upon receipt of awards, check to be certain each is entered in the correct

category. The 3 x 5 card will be removed by the TGC Vice President of Awards Chair.

2. Secure a panel(s) of a minimum of 3 judges; some may be specialists in the field related to

the award rather than all garden club members.

3. Be certain the panel understands the award rules, description, and Scale of Points. If entry is

not worthy, award should be withheld. Clarify if there is a rule violation that removes the

application from consideration.

4. Winners must be kept secret until after awards presentation.

5. Do not write on pages in Book of Evidence; use the comment sheet.

6. Do not deduct points for anything not specifically in the Scale of Points. If points are

deducted for omission, be sure the omission was not inadvertently overlooked by the panel.

7. Comments are required and should encourage and educate. Start with complimentary

remarks before explaining how application can be improved. Give careful thought to

wording; comments should help club when sending in their next application. Explain why

points are deducted.

8. The Standard System of Awarding is used:

First Place 90 or above Second Place 85 or above

Third Place 80 or above Honorable Mention 75 or above

9. Please, no tie scores can be awarded. Only one First Place, one Second, one Third, and

then all awards scoring over 75 are awarded Honorable Mention. (ex. First Place could score

99, Second 93, Third 84, HM 81, and HM 79. If there is only one entry with a score of 80, it

would receive Third Place). If scores are too close, OK to allow ties on honorable mentions.

10. District Chair: send first place entry in each size category to State Chair and list all others

that score 95 or above, on report form to State Chair.

DIVISION I – Single Member Clubs

Category A

Class i small club – 29 members or less Class iii large club – 60 to 99 members

Class ii medium club – 30 to 59 members Class iv ex-large club – 100 members +

DIVISION II – District, Council and Forums

Category B

Class i – 4 clubs or less Class iii – 21 to 50 clubs

Class ii – 5 to 20 clubs Class iv – over 50 clubs

DIVISION III – Affiliates

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11. Do not mail awards that are not eligible for state awards to state chairs or TGC VP Awards.

Each District’s procedure may vary; Books of Evidence and entries are usually returned to

the member clubs at the District Spring Convention or by using the enclosed postage.

12. Do not mail awards that are not eligible for NGC awards to TGC Vice President of

. Awards Chair. TGC Chairs bring the Books of Evidence to the TGC Spring Convention.

At the conclusion of the convention, the awards are collected by District Directors to return

to the member clubs.

13. DEADLINES ARE IMPORTANT! Awards must be forwarded promptly from District to

State as State Chairs have little time to forward eligible entries to the TGC Vice

President Awards. Entries must arrive by December 15 to TGC Vice President Awards to

be considered! The TGC Vice President Awards Chair must process and mail the awards to

the NGC Awards Chair no later than January 3 to be assured of on time arrival.

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NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS

AWARD OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

A non-competitive award presented by local garden clubs to businesses, industrial establishments,

schools, youth clubs, civic organizations, etc. who are not affiliated with a garden club, for on-

going or completed projects. Award Certificate #5234 may be obtained from NGC Member

Services.

MEMBER AWARD OF HONOR

May be awarded to one member in each region whose volunteer efforts during a period of five or

more years, has made outstanding contributions to club and community, in one or more of the

following areas: civic development, horticulture therapy, youth activities, conservation,

landscape design, horticulture, floral design, or all around excellence.

Eligibility: any member of a State Garden Club, who has never been a member of NGC Board

of Directors. Entries are submitted to TGC Vice President Awards by January 1. The TGC Vice

President Awards forwards one entry to Regional Awards Chair by February 1. Region forwards

one entry to National Chair by February 20. The eight Regional Winners will receive an NGC

Certificate and be recognized in The National Gardener.

Obtain application and complete information from NGC Member Award of Honor Chair.

CONTRIBUTING AWARDS

An Award of Appreciation is offered for $20.00 and above contribution. All donation checks are

to be made payable to “Texas Garden Clubs, Inc.” The deadline for contributions is February 1

(except Arbor Day). Send all monies to TGC Headquarters, 3111 Old Garden Road, Fort Worth,

TX 76107-3498. Include: Club’s Name, President’s or Treasurer’s Name and Address, and

District Number. Specify fund/s. Memorial Donations: include Name and Address of family for

acknowledgement of donation. Following the February 1 deadline, the Office Manager will

notify District Director, appropriate State Chair and State VP of Awards of contribution/s.

ARBOR DAY FUND

An Award of Appreciation will be presented for contributions of $20.00 or more to further

promote Arbor Day Celebration held by Texas Garden Clubs, deadline January 15.

TGC – 9 INA BRUNDRETT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR SPONSORING YOUTH

POETRY. ENVIRONMENTAL AND U.S. FORESTRY POSTER CONTESTS

Submit to District Youth Chairman by November 1

A Texas Garden Clubs Award Certificate and a $25.00 cash award may be presented to the state

1st place winning Sponsoring Club, $20.00, to the 2nd place, $15.00 to the 3rd place and $10.00 to

Honorable Mention winners. The following scale of points will be used for the youth contest

winners:

1st Place -5 pts 2nd Place – 4 pts 3rd Place – 3 pts HM – 1 pt

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BOOK LISTINGS

FRIENDSHIP BOOK

An award will be presented to each club listing 100% members with State Friendship Book

Chair. A duplicate list with a check for $1.00 per member is to be sent to TGC Headquarters.

GOLD & SILVER BOOKS

An award will be presented to a club contributing $50.00 for the Gold Book or $35 for the Silver

Book. Include name and address of individual being honored with check to TGC Headquarters.

PRESIDENT’S BOOK

An award will be presented to all clubs honoring the club’s president by contributing $20.00 to

this fund. The President’s name will be listed in the book. Include name and address of

president being honored with check to TGC Headquarters. Clubs that have listed all presidents

since the club’s federation with TGC Inc. will be eligible for an additional award – 100%

Presidents Book by notifying TGC Presidents Book Chairman.

TGC HEADQUARTERS BIRDSEED FUND

An award will be presented for contributions of $20.00 or more to purchase birdseed for feeders

at Headquarters in Fort Worth.

TGC LIBRARY AND LIBRARY FUND

An award will be presented for contributions of a book for the TGC Library at Headquarters or

for contributions of $20.00 or more for fund to purchase books.

TGC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

separate check required

Scholarships are available to college level students (Junior, Senior, or Postgraduate) enrolled in

study of Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Conservation, Forestry, Botany,

Agronomy, Environmental and allied subjects. Only the interest earned may be used. An award

will be presented for contributions of $20.00 or more.

INA BRUNDRETT SCHOLARSHIP FUND






FRANCES ELLIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND






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TGC HEADQUARTER ENDOWMENT FUND


The Endowment Fund was established as a source of income to maintain TGC Headquarters.

Only the interest earned may be used. Donations to this fund are added to the permanent portion

of this fund. An award will be presented for contributions of $20.00 or more.

SUE ANN DURRETT ENDOWMENT FUND


The Sue Ann Durrett Endowment Fund was established as a source of income to maintain TGC

Headquarters. Only the interest earned may be used. Donations to this fund are added to the

permanent portion of this fund. An award will be presented for contributions of $20.00 or more.

JACKI SIMMERS ENDOWMENT FUND


The Jacki Simmer Endowment Fund was established as a source of income to maintain TGC

Headquarters. Only the interest earned may be used. Donations to this fund are added to the

permanent portion of this fund. An award will be presented for contributions of $20.00 or more.

BLASCHKE LANDSCAPE ENDOWMENT FUND


The Renee Dhossche Blaschke Landscape Endowment Fund was established as a source of

income to maintain the landscaping at TGC Headquarters. Only the interest earned may be used.

Donations to this fund are added to the permanent portion of this fund. An award will be

presented for contributions of $20.00 or more.

NATIONAL LAND TRUST

KEYSTONE HERITAGE PARK – EL PASO TGC has adopted Keystone Heritage Park as a

conservation/environmental project. Keystone is diminishing wetlands are adjacent to

an archeological site of an ancient Native American village. The plans for the park include

continued excavation of the village, restoration of the wetlands, replanting of native flora

and restocking native crustaceans and fish. There will also be botanical gardens (desert,

aquatic and riparian), establishment of wildlife rehabilitation release center, and educational

opportunities for children and visitors. An award will be presented for contributions of

$20.00 or more to this project.

NATURAL DISASTER Funds forwarded to National Garden Club, Inc. to be used to help our

“Sister States” that have suffered a disaster following a tornado, hurricane, forest fire, flood

and/or any other “natural disaster”. An award will be presented for contributions of $20.00

or more to this project.

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RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER

Located in Kerrville on the Guadalupe River is the Riverside Nature Center, a study and research

center for students to learn about birds, butterflies and native Texas Habitat. Self-guided trails of

NATIVE Texas trees, wildflowers, grasses and cacti are labeled for identification and study. An

award will be presented for contributions of $20.00 or more to this project.

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF TEXAS As a National Land Trust project, Nature

Conservancy of Texas protects diverse areas: Clymer Meadow, Sandylands Preserve, Barton

Creek, Mad Island, Dolan Falls, Chihuahua Woods, Davis Mountains and others within the state.

Donations are necessary to purchase and maintain land and wildlife corridors. An award will be

presented for contributions of $20.00 or more.

GRAPEVINE BOTANICAL PARK A community center for learning, and the gardens

provide a place to enjoy natural surroundings in a peaceful setting. Outdoor teaching area

conducts classes to approximately 1,400 children and adults per year. An award will be

presented for contributions of $20.00 or more to this project.

WORLD GARDENING

BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY TGC has adopted The Brookwood Community, in the

Houston area, as a State Garden Therapy Project. Brookwood is a community for functional

adults, organized to provide citizens campus housing , an opportunity for development of

productive job skills, experience in contributing to self-sufficiency, and social and spiritual

growth. Brookwood is self-supporting; through worksite training, citizens learn vocational

skills to generate operating revenue for their community. Garden Club volunteers in the

Houston area assist in horticulture/greenhouse training. Greenhouse grown plants and

and handcrafts produced at Brookwood are retailed in local stores providing further

financial support. An award will be presented for contributions of $20.00 or more to this

project.

BROOKWOOD IN GEORGETOWN (BiG) To provide an educational environment that

creates meaningful jobs, builds a sense of belonging and validates dignity and respect for adults

with disabilities. An award will be presented for contributions of $20.00 or more to this project.

THE GARDENS AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY To support Texas A&M project to

restore, preserve and develop the West Campus Greenway into a public garden and greenway to

conduct formal teaching, research and extension/outreach activities. An award will be

presented for contributions of $20.00 or more to this project.

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CAMP TYLER FOUNDATION Camp Tyler Foundation is a 287 acre forest and prairie land

with 1.5 miles of lakefront, 7 ponds, and a residential capacity of 128. This hands-on learning

center specializes in teaching science and mathematics to fifth grade students. Students

experience what it is like to be a field scientist. Students who participate in Camp Tyler science

and mathematics programs radio track turtles, P.I.T. tag salamanders, and collect macro-

invertebrates. They learn mark and recapture techniques and use GIS/GPS technology. Camp

Tyler is a 501(c)(3) organization that stimulates the imagination, develops a curiosity about life

and creates an environment to share discoveries about our world. An award will be presented

for contributions of $20.00 or more.

SEEDS FOR LIFE Is a joint project between TGC Inc., Instituto Technological de

Mazatenango and SOS Guatemala to provide seeds to the needy and teach them how to plant,

cultivate and harvest those seeds. An award will be presented for contributions of $20.00 or

more.

TEXAS FOREST SERVICE Monies given will be sent to the Texas State Parks and Wildlife

Dept. to replant trees destroyed by fire. An award will be presented for contributions of $20.00

or more.

OLD FORT PARKER:-Early Texas Historic Fort: Preserving a Texas Historical Site; all

proceeds go toward the preservation and upkeep of the old buildings onsite. Originally finished

in 1836, the fort was ‘lost in time’ and rebuilt 102 years later in 1936. Today it is home to TGC,

Inc. Environmental School

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CLUB RATINGS

submit to TGC Club Rating Chairman by November 1

There are only two requirements for garden clubs to be members of Texas Garden Clubs, Inc. 1)

hold regular meetings 2) pay state dues. Club Ratings measure the quantity and quality of a club’s

projects and activities. Club Rating is considered when applying for many awards. Garden Club

of the Year is awarded by rating. Club Rating is based on club’s work listed in the completed

application with the final decision made by the Club Ratings Chair and Committee.

Club Rating Application is available from TGC Headquarters for $2.00 plus $1.00 postage or on

the TGC website. Completed application is enclosed in two-pocket theme binder with yearbook

or yearbooks, which cover calendar year. If submitting two yearbooks, mark “A” and “B” and

when referring to yearbook pages indicate A and B in text. Paper clip 3 x 5 card with state

information to cover.

GREEN CLUB RATING

No application is required.

BRONZE CLUB RATING

No application is required. Club must:

1. Hold at least seven programs annually on gardening or related subjects, which reflect

objectives of TGC and NGC.

2. Have one authoritative speaker annually on some phase of garden related work (plant

specialist, horticulturist, nurseryman, floral designer, Flower Show Judge, landscape

specialist, Landscape Design Consultant, Garden Study or Environmental Consultant)

3. Publish a yearbook, handmade or professionally printed.

4. Have bylaws, which comply with TGC Bylaws, based on Roberts Rules of Order.

5. Have annual informative display open to guests. May be Standard Flower Show or

Horticulture, Design, or Specialized Plant Display. Display, if judged, should meet

requirements in Handbook for Flower Shows.

SILVER CLUB RATING

Clubs must apply annually using Club Rating Application. Silver Rating requires at least 200

points earned in four sections.

GOLD CLUB RATING

Clubs must apply annually using Club Rating Application. Gold Rating requires at least 400

points earned in all sections. Without a Standard Flower Show, a Gold Rating requires 500 points

earned in all sections.

TGC AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

An award will be presented to the Gold Club with the most points earned.

An award will be presented to the Gold Club that averages the most points per member.

An award will be presented to the Silver Club with the most points earned.

An award will be presented to the Silver Club that averages the most points per member.

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TGC CLUB SERVICE AWARD

Submit to District Awards Chair by November 1

This participation award is non-competitive and measures garden service in keeping with

National Garden Clubs objectives to the community by a member garden club. Points are earned

for services rendered not extensive enough in any one instance to apply for a competitive award,

or for which no competitive award is available. Do not list any This participation award is non-

competitive and measures garden related service for which another award has been applied. Fill

out form below and give supporting explanation, documentation by section and by letter on a

separate page. No binder, Table of Contents, or Summary necessary.

SILVER AWARD - 50 PTS GOLD AWARD - 100 PTS CITATION - 150 PTS

SECTION I PARTICIPATING SERVICE

A. Garden related service to residents in nursing homes, retirement centers, hospitals, or those with

other disabilities. (Examples: taking gifts, flowers, plants; special parties; giving garden related

programs)

20 points each event Events x _____ = _____pts.

1 point for each $5 of club funds spent Spent x $ _____ = _____pts.

B. Garden related service to other community organizations. (Example: decorating for civic

functions or civic buildings, furnish flowers or plants, etc.)

25 points each event Events x______ = _____pts.

1 point for each $5 of clubs funds spent Spent x $ _____ = _____pts.

C. Garden related volunteer hours given by members, such as working at plant clinics or fairs,

litter control projects, giving horticulture or flower arranging workshops or classes, serving on

park boards, giving garden related programs to other organizations. Give description of service,

to whom given, name of member/s and number of hours.

2 points per hour # Hours_____ x

2=_____pts.

D. Small civic plantings or landscape projects not covered by other awards.

25 points each project Projects x ______ = _____pts.

2 points for each $10 of clubs funds spent Spent x $ ______ = _____pts.

E. Working with youth (not in garden clubs). Give name of group and description of project

25 points each project Projects x ______=_____pts.

SECTION II GARDEN RELATED CONTRIBUTIONS FROM CLUB FUNDS

A. Money donated for garden related projects (in community or elsewhere) not already covered

by any other award, do not include your club’s part in Council projects. Must meet criteria of

NGC objectives, not just contribution to any community organization, no matter how worthy

their cause.

1 point for each $10 given Amount $______=______pts.

B. Scholarships: Include scholarships given by club, or given to other scholarship funds (except

TGC Scholarship Fund for which other recognition is given). Contributions to District

scholarships may be included. State to whom scholarship funds are given.

1 point for first $100 or fraction thereof, and

1 additional point for each $100 or fraction thereafter Amount $______=______pts.

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MEMBERSHIP AWARDS

CLUB MEMBERSHIP EXTENSION AWARD OF APPRECIATION

Shall be awarded by TGC to each club sponsoring a new club during the calendar year.

NGC MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES

submit applications to TGC Vice President/Membership

Member Extension Certificates are presented to clubs that gain more members than they lose.

20 Year Individual Membership Certificates Recognition of individuals who have served a

garden club for 20 years may be requested from NGC in St. Louis by the garden club.

50 Year Garden Club Certificates A state may request these certificates from NGC for

clubs that qualify.

National Certificate for Sponsoring a New Club TGC VP/Membership obtains

these certificates from NGC Membership Chair. May be presented to an individual or a

club. Only one certificate available for each new club sponsored.

MARY LOUISE MICHIE AWARD

TGC Membership Extension Award of Excellence – The Mary Louise Michie Award of

$100 may be awarded to the District organizing the greatest number of new clubs during the

calendar year.

STATE MEMBERSHIP EXTENSION AWARD

An award of $50.00, donated by Jean Mills, may be presented to the club with the greatest

numerical increase in membership. Clubs must file a Membership Extension Application to be

eligible for this award. Extension forms are available (see top of next page) and all applications

are made through TGC Vice President/Membership.

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TGC MEMBERSHIP EXTENSION APPLICATION Membership Extension Application must be approved by TGC VP/Membership.

Applications must be received by TGC VP/Membership by January 15.

NAME OF CLUB ____________________________________ DISTRICT ____________

print in exact manner to appear on certificate

Paid Membership January 15 (current year) ________________

Paid Membership December 31 (current year) ______________

SIGNED __________________________________________________________

(Club President)

ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________

CITY _____________________________ STATE _________ ZIP ___________

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SCHOLARSHIPS

submit to Vice President/Scholarship to arrive by October 1

use approved forms available from Vice President/Scholarship

Cash grants from interest earned on Scholarship Funds shall be awarded annually to college

students to attend an accredited school of their choice. Award certificates honoring Mary Badham

Kittel, Bess Buchanan, Florence H. Thomas, Nellie Day Trigg, Hazel Raska, Ethel Spears, Bea

Dooley, Sivess, Ina Brundrett, Frances Ellis and William and Lucy Hendy will be presented.

PURPOSE - To encourage the study of Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design,

Conservation, Forestry, Botany, Agronomy, Environmental and allied subjects.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS - Students must be a resident of Texas. Students

must be a College Junior, Senior or Graduate Student at the time of application with an overall

scholastic record of not less than B average (3.25). Majoring in one of the fields listed above.

Relatives of NGC members are eligible provided all other requirements are met.

APPLICATIONS - Forms are available from the VP/Scholarship. Applications must be mailed

by Certified Mail to the VP/Scholarship to arrive by October 1 each year. Do not use folder or

staples, all papers must be loose for duplication of application for the judges. Districts must set an

earlier deadline. Districts may offer their own scholarships; candidates receiving district

scholarships may be submitted for state scholarships.

NGC SCHOLARSHIPS – National Garden Clubs, Inc. scholarships are available to

undergraduate and graduate students in horticulture and related subjects. Applications must be

submitted by the State. Texas Garden Clubs may submit one application; the Vice President

Scholarship shall forward the winning Texas application.

JUDGING – Applications are judged by a panel of judges using the following Scale of Points.

SCALE OF POINTS

ACADEMIC RECORD 40

CHARACTER 40

FINANCIAL NEED 15

RECOMMENDATIONS 5

TOTAL POINTS 100

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GARDEN CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD

Presidents Report required for the year.

One GARDEN CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD of $100.00 shall be presented to the garden club

scoring the most points in the Awards Year. Fifty dollars ($50.00) will be awarded to the most

outstanding garden clubs in each of the other three (3) club rating categories (Gold Silver, Bronze,

Green).

The award is determined by the following point system:

Competitive Awards

1st Place 6 pts

2nd Place 5

3rd Place 4

HM Place 3

Non-competitive Awards and Contributions

Gold Club Rating 6 pts

Silver Club Rating 5

Club Service Citation 6

Club Service Gold Award 5

Club Service Silver Award 4

Slide/Video Program Donation 6

Sponsor New Garden Club 6

Sponsor New Youth Club 6

Sponsor Speech, Essay or Poster Contestant/s

(2 pts per grade) 2

Membership Extension 2

100% Friendship Book 2

100% Presidents Book 2

All other non-competitive 2

includes cash contributions, per $10

(6 points maximum per project with an overall

cap of 30 pts maximum, matched by 30 pts from

competitive/non-competitive awards to be

considered for Garden Club of the Year)

Garden Club of the Year 6 pts

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COMPETITIVE AWARDS

TGC ARBOR DAY

submit to District Arbor Day Chair by November 1

subdivide by Club Rating - Gold, Silver, Bronze, Green

The Arbor Season in Texas is the third Friday in January through the fourth Friday in April. Arbor

Day may be observed anytime during this period. This may be a new or continuing project. Select

site such as public building, highway or esplanade, school, and choose tree with landscape design

in mind. Involve other civic groups and seek publicity where possible. Include Mayor and other

public officials, youth, park department, etc. Program suggestions: invocation, welcome addresses,

music, history of Arbor Day, recitation of Conservation Pledge, poetry, etc. Judged according to

club rating

Division A – Single Member Clubs Division B - District, Council, & Forums

Class i 29 members or less Class i 4 member clubs or less

Class ii 30-59 members Class ii 5-20 member clubs

Class iii 60-99 members Class iii 21-50 member clubs

Class iv 100 + members Class iv 50 + member clubs

SCALE OF POINTS

ENTRY - attractive appearance, conforms to general rules,

neat, sturdy, all materials secured 10

ORIGINALITY - observance and program 10

TEXT - Prior planning: site choice, tree type, purpose tree to serve, committee

contacts, work, effort to create Arbor Day awareness in community 25

CLUB - active member participation, correlation of Arbor Day observance

and other activities, maintenance of planting or activity continuation 30

COMMUNITY- participation, interest created by observance 15

EVIDENCE - publicity, photos, letters, yearbook page/s 10

TOTAL POINTS 100

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TGC ART - PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD

bring entry/ies to TGC Spring Convention

A state award may be presented to the most outstanding art project in the category below. Due to

the value of items, entries will not be accepted by mail, UPS, or other commercial carrier. Entries

will be accepted and judged at the TGC Spring Convention. The committee will exercise all care,

but cannot be responsible for entries. Artwork (Photography) must be done during the current

award year. Districts may choose to hold their own district level competition prior to state

convention.

Class i adult garden club member or affiliate member

Class ii youth in sponsored groups or youth garden club

Division A PHOTOGRAPHY – NOTE* (State photos become property of TGC)

SCALE OF POINTS

ORIGINALITY & CREATIVITY 30

QUALITY OF DESIGN 20

STYLE & EXPRESSION 20

USE OF SUBJECT: 20

NEATNESS 10

TOTAL POINTS 100

TGC BACKYARD WILDLIFE HABITAT AWARD

submit to District Backyard Habitat Chair by November 1

A state award may be presented for a project to make property more attractive to butterflies,

reptiles, birds and small mammals by planting and maintaining native and other desirable plants.

Feeders, water devices and nest boxes are also important components of a wildlife habitat.

Division A) New Project Division B) Continuing Project

Class i individual garden club/affiliate member on own property

Class ii garden club on public property

Class iii group of clubs on public property

Class iv sponsored group on other property (school, care facility, etc.)

SCALE OF POINTS

Class i Individual

PRESENTATION: neatness, all requirements met 10

PRIOR PLANNING: “before” drawing of property to scale showing pathways, 20

plants, fences, inventory of existing plant material

ESTABLISHING HABITAT: food, water, cover and areas for reproduction 20

and raising young

DESIGN/HABITAT PLAN: “current” drawing of property to scale showing habitat 30

improvements (lawn reduction, drip irrigation, list of plants, organic matter,

maintenance, etc.) photos

EXPLANATION OF PLAN: why plants chosen (nectar, fruit), where feeders 20

placed, water features, etc.

TOTAL POINTS 100

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SCALE OF POINTS

Classes ii, iii, & iv


PRIOR PLANNING: “before” drawing of property to scale showing pathways, 15

plants, fences, inventory of existing plant material

ESTABLISHING HABITAT: food, water, cover and areas for reproduction 20

and raising young

DESIGN/HABITAT PLAN: “current” drawing of property to scale showing 25

habitat improvements (lawn reduction, drip irrigation, list of plants, organic

matter, maintenance, etc.) photos

EXPLANATION OF PLAN: why plants chosen (nectar, fruit), where feeders 20

placed, water features, etc.

PARTICIPATION: must show member participation and/or involvement with 10

other group/s – planning, maintenance

TOTAL POINTS 100

TGC BUTTERFLY PRESERVATION EDUCATION AWARD

submit to District Butterfly Chair by November 1

A state award may be presented for the most outstanding Butterfly Garden. The garden must

include plants for nectar, caterpillar food plants, water and habitat. The garden may also contain

butterfly-specific and other landscaping plants.

Division A) New Project Division B) Continuing Project

Class i garden club member or affiliate member on own property

Class ii garden club on public property

Class iii group of garden clubs on public property

Class iv sponsored group on other property (school, care facility, etc.)

SCALE OF POINTS

Class i


PRIOR PLANNING: “before” drawing or photograph if new project (apply 15

points to Design Plan if Continuing Project)

DESIGN PLAN: “current” drawing of garden showing plants, list of plants 35

and purpose (nectar, caterpillar food), habitat, water/damp sand for puddling,

maintenance of garden

GARDEN USE: list of butterfly garden visitors (butterflies, caterpillars, insects 10

and others)

APPEARANCE: photographs of features and/or butterflies, photos at different 30

times of the year

TOTAL POINTS 100

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SCALE OF POINTS

Classes ii, iii & iv


PRIOR PLANNING: “before” drawing or photograph if new project (apply 10

points to Design Plan if Continuing Project)

DESIGN PLAN: “current” drawing of garden showing plants, list of plants 30

purpose (nectar, caterpillar food), habitat, water/damp sand for puddling,

feeders, maintenance of garden

GARDEN USE: list of butterfly garden visitors (butterflies, caterpillars, insects, 10

others)

APPEARANCE: photographs of features and butterflies, photos at different 30

times of year

PARTICIPATION: must show member participation and/or involvement with 10

other group/s (city, county or other organizations)

TOTAL POINTS 100

TGC CLUB HISTORY AWARD

submit to District Club History Chair by November 1

State award may be presented to a member club, council of member clubs, or District. History is

to consist of a descriptive, informative and explanatory account of programs, projects and their

execution, as well as a brief portrait of persons who made outstanding accomplishments possible.

It should be in narrative form, not simply a statistical report. Size and age of club will be considered

as well as quality of programs, projects and achievements and club rating. Not limited to number

of pages; include a one-page summary at end. Do not include photos, yearbooks, publicity, extra

materials. Judged according to Club Rating. Class i 29 members or less Class v 200 + members

Class ii 30-59 members Class vi Council

Class iii 60-99 members Class vii District

Class iv 100 + members SCALE OF POINTS (Club History)

FORMAT: Title page: name of club, club rating, address of President,

age of group, number of members, District number 10

PAST HISTORY: Up to but not including current year

Describe briefly: formative years, major accomplishments of each

year with name of president who served. Give attention to any

accomplishment which may have a lasting effect for good of community 20

PRESENT HISTORY: Current year only. Do not project into future

Programs: list noteworthy programs; describe any unusual manner of presentation

Projects benefiting members and others: description, number

members involved, money spent 30

OUTSTANDING PERSONALITIES: Separate topic from history

members who had impact on club, community 15

OTHER WORTHY ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES:

separate topic – achievements and activities worthy but not covered in history 15

LEGIBILITY: Neatness, articulation, composition 10

TOTAL POINTS 100 24

TGC CLUB PROGRAM AWARD

submit to District Club Program Chair by November 1

State award may be awarded to a club or council for the best club program presented during the

club year at one meeting by one or more persons. Only one entry permitted each year. Program

must: a) stimulate interest in purposes and objective of NGC, b) be adaptable for presentation to

other clubs, c) be double spaced, d) be no less than four and no more than six pages of written

program text , or script, e) include date of presentation, where program was presented and name

of person/s presenting the program. Table of Contents, summary, pictures and pamphlets not

necessary. Please include computer disk of program text, if possible, with written entry. Judged

according to Club Rating.

Class i One Member Club Class ii Group of Member Clubs

SCALE OF POINTS

PROGRAM 85

Subject Matter 65

Originality - presentation & subject 10

Date presented, where & by whom 5

Of interest to clubs of comparable size 5

NEATNESS AND CONCISENESS 5

CONFORMANCE TO RULES 10

TOTAL POINTS 100

TGC COMMUNITY CONCERN AWARD

submit to District Community Concern Chair by November 1

A state award of $25.00 will be given to a member club or group of member clubs for the best

Community Concern project. Purpose to help make the day brighter and surroundings more

pleasant for residents of nursing homes, retirement homes, hospitals, children’s hospitals, etc. by

taking gifts, flowers, plants, having special parties (birthday, holidays) or entertaining along with

flowers and refreshments, giving program or slides on flowers or gardens, etc.

subdivide: a) one project b) more than one project

Class i Member Club Class ii Group of Member Clubs

SCALE OF POINTS

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 25

SCOPE & QUALITY OF PROJECT/S - number of members involved, 25

what was donated, etc.

PERCENTAGE OF MEMBERS PARTICIPATING 10

PRIOR PLANNING FOR PROJECT/S 5

BENEFIT AND END RESULTS - residents reaction 15

DOCUMENTATION - photos, letters, 15

PRESENTATION & NEATNESS 5

TOTAL POINTS 100

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TGC COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

submit to District Community Service Chair by November 1

A state award of $25.00 will be presented for the best overall Community Service Project. It may

be presented to a member club or group of member clubs for a one-year project or continuing

project to reward club/clubs for garden related service to the community. Work may be done at

both private and charitable institutions such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, libraries, city

hall, community centers, garden centers, city parks, and adopt-a-highway projects. The garden

related services should be of benefit to the citizens of the community.

Division A One-year Project Division B Continuing Project

Class i Member Club Class ii Group of Member Clubs

SCALE OF POINTS


SCOPE & QUALITY OF WORK ACCOMPLISHED 25

PRIOR PLANNING & PERCENTAGE OF MEMBER PARTICIPATION 20

BENEFIT AND/OR LASTING VALUE TO COMMUNITY 15

DOCUMENTATION - photos, newspaper, letters of appreciation, yearbook 10

PRESENTATION & NEATNESS 5

TOTAL POINTS 100

MARY BADHAM KITTEL AWARD

Texas Garden Clubs may present a $50.00 cash award to a club that carries out best conservation

project or projects in conjunction with youth groups (Boy/Girl Scouts, Junior Gardener, Ecology

clubs, etc.)

SCALE OF POINTS

CONFORMANCE 5

ORIGINALITY OF CONCEPT 10

SCOPE OF ACTION 40

PERCENTAGE OF MEMBER PARTICIPATION of both organizations 30

QUALITY AND TIMELINESS 10

PUBLICITY AND/OR PICTURES 5

TOTAL POINTS 100

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TGC DELEGATE’S REPORT

submit to District Director or District Delegate’s Report Chair

TGC Spring Convention by June 1, TGC Fall Convention by December 1

State award may be awarded for the most outstanding report on TGC Fall or Spring Convention;

an individual may apply for both Spring and Fall. Award is to encourage representation of clubs

and councils, stimulate reporting information, and to keep members aware of activities and

objectives of Texas Garden Clubs. Requirements: No less than 1500 nor more than 2000 words;

cover business sessions, workshops, programs; include convention badge or registration card; do

not include photos, publicity or other material; do not include table of contents or summary.

Class i Spring Convention Class ii Fall Convention Entries sub-divided by Club Rating

SCALE OF POINTS

BUSINESS SESSIONS - recommendations, motions passed, reports 40

pertinent to club, workshops

PROGRAMS - entertainment, educational value 20

OUTSTANDING FEATURES - decorations 10

PRESENTATION OF REPORT TO CLUB - date given, time allotted, 10

number of members present

PREPARATION OF APPLICATION - neatness, clarity, conciseness, 20

accuracy, conformance to rules

TOTAL POINTS 100

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STANDARD FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (SFSAA)

OFFERED COMPETITIVELY ONLY WITHIN EACH STATE

NON-COMPETITIVE BETWEEN STATES

1. AWARDS YEAR – January 1 to December 31 annually.

2. PROCEDURE – State Chair must be notified of club/s or organization/s intent to apply, well

in advance of show. See Handbook for Flower Shows, revised 2017 edition.

3. DEADLINE – observe state deadlines. All applications must be sent by the State Awards

Chair to the NGC Flower Show Awards Chair to arrive no later than January 15.

Refer to Rules and Requirements as published in Handbook for Flower Shows,

Revised 2017 Edition.

Councils of Garden Clubs must consist of at least three (3) NGC Member Clubs and recognized

by the State Garden Club to be eligible for an NGC Standard Flower Show Achievement Award.

Award of Excellence and Flower Show Achievement Awards are listed separately on the

NGC Website and are no longer included within this document. Each has application forms

of their own available on the NGC Website, and differing requirements, deadlines, etc. These

forms do not have the 3-page limit.

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TGC FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE AWARD submit only one schedule to District Flower Show Schedule Chair by November 1

A State Flower Show Schedule Award may be given to a member club staging a Standard Flower

Show for the Flower Show Schedule. Submit one schedule. It is not necessary to apply for a NGC

Flower Show Achievement Award to submit a Flower Show Schedule for a State Award.

Schedules are judged according to Club Rating. Subdivide by Club Rating - Gold, Silver, Bronze,

Green.

Division I. Standard Flower Show

Category A

A. Single member garden club

Class i 29 members or less

Class ii 30- 59 members

Class iii 60 – 99 members

Class iv 100 members +

Division II. Small Standard Flower Show

Category B

B. Group of member clubs (Councils, Districts, etc.)

Class i 4 clubs or less

Class ii 5 – 20 clubs

Class iii 21 – 50 clubs

Class iv over 50 clubs

Awards to be given in A for each rating (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Green)

STANDARD FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE EVALUATION SCALE OF POINTS

See Handbook for Flower Shows, National Garden Clubs, Inc.

A. GENERAL INFORMATION (Information may be on cover and/or title

page)…..…………………………………………………………………………..………… 7

1. Name of club presenting show

2. Location of show with complete address

3. Appropriate show theme or title

4. Date: Times of opening and closing

5. Stated: A Standard Flower Show, Small-Standard Flower Show, Petite Standard Flower

Show, or Petite Small-Standard Flower Show

6. Stated: Open and free to Public, open and admission price, or by invitation

7. Stated: Member of NGC, Regional Name, District # and name of local affiliations (if

any)

B. FORMAT…………………………………………… ……………………………………4

1. Cover and/or Title Page

2. Table of Contents (optional) but all pages must be numbered

3. Committee Chairs with telephone numbers listed or manner of conducting chairs

4. General Rules

5. Standard System of Awards must be stated in full. NGC & other Exhibitor Awards being

offered must be stated in full or with HB page references. Include minimum requirements

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with sections/classes where offered. NGC and other rosette awards may be listed within

appropriate division.

6. Divisions – order is determined by staging requirements

a. Division I: Horticulture or Design. Specific division rules, sections, and classes.

May include Petite sections or entire division and an Invitational Section.

b. Division II: Design or Horticulture. Specific division rules, sections, and classes.

May include Petite section or entire division and an Invitational section.

c. Division III: Special Exhibits. May include sections that apply toward an

Achievement Award

(Educational, Youth, Sponsored Groups, Gardens) and/or sections that do not apply

toward an Achievement Award (Artistic Crafts, Invitational, Commercial)

C. GENERAL RULES………………………………………………………………………17

1. Stated information applying to the entire show 11

a. Who may enter exhibit/s in each division

b. Complete procedure for making entries – if procedure varies from division to

division, state within division rules

c. Date/s, time and place for accepting and removing exhibits,

d. Time of judging

e. Specify chairmen to be present during judging

f. Specify obligation of the Classification Chair. Checks for conformity to the schedule

g. State: Decision of the judges is final. Awards may be withheld if not merited

h. Clarify State policy concerning use of state’s native plants, noxious plants, and those

on its conservation list

i. State: there must be an emphasis on fresh plant material. No artificial plant material

in any division

2. Correctness and clarity of all stated rules 6

D. AWARDS…………………………………………………………………………………..10

1. Information to be stated 6

a. List: all places, ribbon colors & point values with statement that the NGC Standard

System of Awards will be used for all competitive judging

b. List: all Top Exhibitor Awards being offered with either full descriptions or

Handbook pages. Include: minimum number of exhibits and classes required:

identify sections/classes eligible

2. Correctness of awards offered

E. HORTICULTURE RULES AND CLASSES…………………………………………….23

1. Information to be stated: 14

a. All plant material must be fresh and have been grown by the exhibitor

b. Rule regarding period of ownership prior to show

c. All entry cards are to be filled out in advance (if possible), typed, water-proof ink,

labels, or pencil. Advise how entry cards may be obtained.

d. Specify restrictions on potted plant containers

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e. All entries are to be labeled by genus, species, and/or variety. Common name may be

given

f. Specify who is to furnish cut specimen containers. If required of the exhibitor, specify

clear, preferable colorless, glass bottles. Include type of wedging and anchoring

allowed

g. State: Classification Committee has authority to subdivide classes as necessary

(Optional, since allowed in the Handbook without schedule authorization)

h. See 2017 Revised Edition of Handbook for Flower Shows p. 298, 299, 300, 301, 302,

for Horticulture Scale of Points

2. Correctness and clarity of stated rules 3

3. Correctness of Horticulture classes with all botanical spelling correct 6

F. DESIGN RULES AND

CLASSES…………………………………………………….……………………………..23


a. Design must be the work of one individual. Exception: Club Competition and

Companion Design classes. Plant material need not have been grown by exhibitor

unless schedule requires.

b. Fresh plant material may not ever be treated in any manner

c. If designer is unable to fulfill assignment, it is the designer’s responsibility to find a

replacement. This procedure applies when advanced entries are required.

d. Dimensions of allocated design space (frame of reference) and all provided staging

equipment, e.g. background panel, frame, pedestal, etc. (dimensions, color, etc.) State

if designers must/may provide own staging needs.

e. Design Scale of Points or HB page where scales can be found.

f. State one of the following: Freedom of style, Traditional style, or Creative style for

all Designs, with or without required Design type

g. List things permitted not needing schedule approval or refer to Handbook pages

where they are listed.

2. Correctness and clarity of stated rules 3

3. Correctness and clarity of Design Classes 3

G. SPECIAL EXHIBITS DIVISION……………………………………………….…….10


a. If Educational Exhibits are included

1. Phrase or paragraph describing each Educational Exhibit

2. Description of staging facilities, i.e. size of exhibiting area, background

color, tables, restrictions

3. Competitive or non-competitive

b. If Youth/Sponsored Groups/Gardens are included

(If not included, all points apply to Educational Exhibits)

1. Types of exhibits required.

2. Age groups, if applicable

3. Rules governing specific groups participating, if applicable.

c. Correctness and clarity of this Division 4

(If other sections such as Artistic Crafts, Invitational, Commercial, are included, they

too must conform to the HB)

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H. THEME OR TITLE EXPRESSED THROUGHOUT ENTIRE SCHEDULE…….6

1. Division and Sectional sub-titles related to overall theme 3

2. Design Class titles appropriate 3

TOTAL SCORE 100

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TGC AWARD FOR PLANT SOCIETY SHOW SCHEDULE

submit to District Flower Show Schedule Chair by November 1

FORMAT 15

Schedule Structure: practical, legible printing, numbered pages, 6

neatness, spelling

Title page, name of organization, location of club, affiliation with 4

TGC and other organization/s, place and time of show

Table of Contents (necessary if large schedule) 1

Address and phone number of General Chair and Entry 2

Chair

Other Committee Chairs and their phone numbers 2

REQUIRED DIVISIONS 30

Horticulture Division: required horticulture sections/classes 20

From National Plant Society

Design Division: emphasis on fresh plant material 10

RULES GOVERNING SHOW AND AWARDS 45

General Rules: Entries – time received, time closed, removal. 10

Specific instructions. Judging – times and qualifications.

Time open to public.

Rules Governing Awards: Explanation of Society Award System. 10

Requirements for all awards and Top Awards

Horticulture Division Rules 15

Specific number blooms, stems, disbuds, plants per 5

container, etc.

Requirements of eligibility, possession, seedlings 5

hybrids, etc.

Labeling requirements 2

Staging: Containers for cut specimens, English boxes, etc. 2

Scales of Points: Listed or references to Society Scales of 1

Points

Design Division Rules 6

Specific limitations: dominance of featured plant material 2

required, other fresh and/or dried material allowed, etc.

Staging information: niches, tables, space allowed, etc. 1

Scales of Points: listed or reference to Handbook for 1

Flower Shows revised 2017

No artificial flowers, foliage, etc. allowed by NGC rules 2

THEME OF SHOW 10

Distinction and originality, use of theme throughout schedule

TOTAL POINTS 100

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TGC HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

submit to District Awards Chair by November 1

A $50 state award for first place, $35 second place and $15 third place may be presented for

outstanding Habitat for Humanity projects. Book of Evidence should follow all award

requirements. No club or group of clubs may win this award two years in succession.

Category A Single Clubs

Category B Group of Clubs (Councils, Districts, etc.)

SCALE OF POINTS


SCOPE AND QUALITY OF WORK ACCOMPLISHED 30

PRIOR PLANNING AND PERCENTAGE OF MEMBER PARTICIPATION 10

PERCENTAGE OF CLUB PARTICIPATION 10

DOCUMENTATION: photos, newspaper clippings, letter of appreciation

yearbook 10

PRESENTATION AND NEATNESS 10

TOTAL POINTS 100

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TGC HORTICULTURE AWARD OF MERIT FOR GARDEN CLUBS

submit to TGC Horticulture Chair by December 1

Eligible for a cash award of $50.00. A state award may be awarded in each of following classes:

Class A For winning article on subject: “How Our Club Produced Our Most Interesting

Horticulture Program”. Subject limited to a single program and designed for club member

participation. Limit to 1000 words.

Class B For a worthwhile public planting of native material or other horticultural project. Must

include color photographs.

Class C For a comprehensive study of new or unusual materials.

Class D For introduction of new plant material (flowers, shrubs, trees) to an area; give history of

plants in native locale and progress in new location with brief outline of cultivation and method

of planting. Must include color photographs.

SCALE OF POINTS - for Class B

PRESENTATION: 5

RECORD: Step by step outline of project, objectives, why this project was 15

selected, brief history

ACTION: Taken - details of site chosen for planting (size, public access, other 40

relevant data), plants used (varieties, amounts of seeds or plants,

why chosen), cost, work hours, financial outlay, source of finances, plans

for continued maintenance. Verified by photos

SCOPE OF ACHIEVEMENT: Results as to community (beautification, 40

education, etc.) Attention drawn to objectives of member garden clubs,

supporting data (letters, publicity, etc.)

TOTAL POINTS 100

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TGC LANDSCAPE DESIGN CONSULTANTS COUNCIL AWARDS

(No State Number - No National Award)

The following award is made available by the Landscape Design Consultants Council. ALL

APPLICATIONS ARE MAILED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE CONSULTANTS COUNCIL

BY NOVEMBER 1.

Award - $50.00 First Place and $25.00 Second Place may be given annually to garden clubs,

groups and/or councils of garden clubs for the best project of any planting for a public area. The

project must have been planned and executed either by, or under the supervision of, a federated

garden club(s). Good landscape design which insures permanent beauty will be a major

consideration.

SCALE OF POINTS

PRESENTATION – neat, concise, includes all required information

on NGC Awards Application Form (3 sheets allowed), or the Book of

Evidence, if required 5

ACHIEVEMENT – scope of project; need and fulfillment; benefit;

accomplishment; comprehensiveness of work, activities to attain goals;

evaluation of goals reached; educational; prior planning; very brief history

if continuing project; financial report; other 65

PARTICIPATION – size of club; involvement of members, community,

government agencies, professionals, youth, residents in facilities, others.

Not all of these have to be involved 15

RECORD OF DOCUMENTATION – supporting data (as applicable),

clear, well-labeled and neatly attached before & after photographs if

applicable, landscape plans (does not have to be professionally drawn),

financial report, letters of appreciation, community awards, newspaper/

magazine articles (if possible), radio or TV script (if possible), etc.

Photocopies are permitted 15

TOTAL 100

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TGC POCKET GARDENS


This award may be awarded to the most representative installation of Pocket Gardens utilizing

landscape design practices and functionality. With environmentally compatible horticulture

placement using the principles of design, placement and use of native plants that will meet low

maintenance and water conservation ideas. A drawing (to scale not required) with plants named

and pictures of completed project need to accompany application.

Category A: Division I Single member garden club


Class ii 30-59 members

Class iii 60-99 members

Class iv 100 + members

Category B. Division II District, Council, Forum or Affiliate


Class ii 5-20 clubs

Class iii 21-50 clubs


RATING CLASSIFICATION: GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE, GREEN (Note: Individuals may

apply classified by their Garden Club size and rating).

CLASSIFICATIONS

A. Private Gardens:

1. Presentation: Objective to promote additional outdoor living space and/or

enhancement of property.

a. Side garden development, urban lot

b. Patio Garden

c. Enhancement of entrances and yards

B. Community Pocket Garden (not to exceed 30’ X 50’)

1. Presentation: objective to utilize small public spaces for community enjoyment

and civic beautification

a. Pocket Garden Park (pedestrian only)

b. Street Intersection

c. Public building outdoor and/or indoor entrance

SCALE OF POINTS

SCOPE OF PROJECT FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY 25

UTILIZING SPACE 20

PLANNING FOR LOW MAINTENANCE 15

WATER CONSERVATION 10

ARTISITIC CONCEPT (landscape design) 30

TOTAL POINTS 100

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TGC NOVEMBER/DECEMBER AWARD

submit to TGC November/December Chair by January 15

A special state award may be presented to recognize a club project which was accomplished after

the general awards deadline of November 1 but before January 1 and has not been included in

another award application. Graded by appropriate Scale of Points.

A. Single Project

B. Multi Projects

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TGC PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Club submits to District by January 15

District to submit to TGC Presidents Reports Chair by February 15

Mark the form “For Competition” or “Not for Competition”

A state award may be given using the Standard System of Awards (see Rule #8, page 8 of this

brochure), for best report in each class. Instead of a 1st place for scoring 90 or above, a Gold Medal

designation will be made in recognition of the number of clubs with tied high scores. Second,

Third, and Honorable Mention awards may be given. Report forms are furnished by the District

to each club and affiliate president and are to be returned by January 15 (or earlier date if required

by District) to District Director or chairman designated by District Director. Information is

compiled and provides the Director and the State President with important information on clubs’

activities, programs and projects. This report is to be brief, not in a binder, no photographs, nor

newspaper clippings. (Note: Mark the form “Not for Competition” if your club does not wish to

compete). Reports are judged according to Club Rating and Class.

DIVISION I – CLUBS DIVISON II – COUNCILS, FORUM,

FEDERATIONS


Class ii 30 – 59 members

Class iii 60 – 99 members

Class iv 100 + members


Class ii 5 – 20 clubs

Class iii 21 – 50 clubs


SCALE OF POINTS - DIVISION I - BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD RATED CLUBS

PRESENTATION: Neat, concise, complete general information, name & address 15

and zip code of incoming President

PROGRAMS: at least 7 garden club meetings per year. Scheduled study on : 40

Some NGC and TGC objectives, such as: Birds, Blue Star Memorial Highways,

Civic Development, Floral Design, Garden Therapy, Horticulture, Landscape

Design, Litter, Reclamation & Recycling, Organic Gardening, Roadside

Development, World Gardening, Youth, Community Service, Conservation,

Environmental Education, Historic Preservation, Land Trust

PROJECTS: Give brief description of continuing and/or new projects indicating 25

community involvement and club participating. Note project with N for new

or C for continuing

ACTIVITIES: Pilgrimages, workshops, ways & means, etc. 20

TOTAL POINTS 100

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SCALE OF POINTS - DIVISION I GREEN RATED CLUBS.


and zip code of incoming President

PROGRAMS: at least 7 garden club meetings per year. Scheduled study on : 40

some NGC and TGC objectives, such as: Birds, Blue Star Memorial Highways,

Civic Development, Floral Design, Garden Therapy, Horticulture, Landscape

Design, Litter, Reclamation & Recycling, Organic Gardening, Roadside

Development, World Gardening, Youth, Community Service, Conservation,

Environmental Education, Historic Preservation, Land Trust

PROJECTS: Give brief description of continuing or new projects indicating 25

community involvement & club participating. N for new & C for continuing.

ACTIVITIES: Pilgrimages, workshops, ways & means, etc. 20

TOTAL POINTS 100

SCALE OF POINTS - DIVISION II COUNCILS/FORUMS/FEDERATIONS


of current and incoming president

PROGRAMS: Scheduled study of design and garden related subjects, brief 40

description of outstanding programs

ACTIVITIES: Ways and means, pilgrimages, workshops, etc. 15

PROJECTS: Give description of continuing and new projects including continuing 15

projects. Note project with N for new and C for continuing project

ACHIEVEMENTS: - Civic beautification, sponsoring scholarship or youth project, etc. 15

TOTAL POINTS 100

SCALE OF POINTS - DIVISION III AFFILIATES

PRESENTATION - neat, concise, complete general information, name & address of 15

current and incoming president

PROGRAMS - relating to club’s interest 40

PROJECTS - public displays, plant shows, give brief description of continuing and new 25

projects indicating community involvement (if any) and club participation. Note

project with N for new and C for continuing

ACTIVITIES - pilgrimages, workshops, plant sale, or participation with a National 20

Affiliate

TOTAL POINTS 100

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DIVISION IV COUNCIL OF NATIONALLY ACCREDITED FLOWER SHOW JUDGES

Class i 29 members or less Class ii 30-59 members

Class iii 60 - 99 members Class iv 100 + members

SCALE OF POINTS

PRESENTATION 15

Neat, concise, complete all information, no attachments, name and address of

current and incoming president, zip codes

PROGRAMS 40

Scheduled study on floral Design, Horticulture, Handbook, Judging Ethics, etc.

PROJECTS 30

Flower Shows, Symposiums, Workshops for others, Contributions, etc

ACTIVITIES 15

Field trips, Pilgrimages, workshops, Ways & Means,

Luncheon/Teas, etc.

TOTAL 100

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TGC SCRAPBOOK

submit to District Scrapbook Chair by November 1

Councils/Forums/Federations submit to TGC Scrapbook Chair by Nov. 1

Districts submit to TGC Scrapbook Chair by December 1

A state award may be presented to the scrapbook prepared by one club, group of clubs or District.

Scrapbook to cover one administration of the organization. A Scrapbook Brochure is available

from TGC Headquarters with complete details on preparation of scrapbook.

DIVISION A - One Year DIVISION B - Two Year DIVISION C - District - Two Year

CLASSES (further subdivided by Club Rating)

Category A Category B

Class i 29 members or less Class v – Councils of Clubs

Class ii 30-59 members a. 25 clubs or less

Class iii 60-99 members b. 26-75 clubs

Class iv 100 members + c. 76 or more clubs

SCALES OF POINTS

A. COVER & ALBUM Approximately 12 x 14”, lightweight, durable, practical 5

Name of club, town, year/s covered.

B. CONTENTS 30

1. Fly page - protective page 1

2. Title Page - name of club, town, year covered 1

3. Table of Contents (in front, in order of items appearing in book) 1

4. Publicity channels - the top portion of newspapers found in book 4

5. Yearbook - attached securely, available to be read 1

6. Synopsis of club’s history from year federated up to current year 2

7. Neatness, artistic merit, liberal margins, even spaces, even

clipping, no glue seepage, no wrinkled newspaper/photos 10

8. Chronological order - as to date of events 5

9. Clippings of publicity, name and date of publication, pictures,

with descriptions beneath (may be copied and/or reduced/enlarged) 2

10. Summary at end of scrapbook - year covered in this book 3

C. CLUB ACCOMPLISHMENTS 65

Documented and identified with underlined clippings and/or action

pictures. List under headings (with sub-titles) in the Table of Contents,

giving page number.

1. Projects and Activities - must include at least 5 of the following: 15

Arbor Day, Civic Achievement, Community Service, Flower

Show, Garden Therapy, Plant Exchange, Plant Displays, Land-

scape Design, Litter Control, Pilgrimage/s, Workshop/s, Ecotot,

Ecoteer, Ecoteen Gardeners, Conservation, and any other

NGC or TGC objectives.

2. Programs - Conservation (Birds, Soil, Air Pollution, etc.), 25

Horticulture, Landscape Design, Flower Arranging, and any

other NGC and TGC objectives (see projects above)

3. Club Projects 25 42

1. Club Projects 5

2. District Project Participation 5

3. State Project Participation 5

4. National Project Participation 5

5. Council/Forum/Federation Project Participation 5

if not member, distribute points between 1-4

TOTAL POINTS 100

TWO YEAR SCRAPBOOK SCALE OF POINTS

A. COVER Approximately 12 x 14”, lightweight, durable, sturdy, practical, 5

name of club, town, years covered. One title page

B. CONTENTS 30

1. Fly Page (protective page) 1

2. Separation page between first and second year 1

3. Title Page - name of club, town, years covered 1

4. Two Tables of Contents - one for each year, both to be 4

placed in front, or 1st year in front & 2nd year following

separation page. in order of items as they appear in book

5. Publicity channels 1

6. Two yearbooks or a two-year book 2

7. Synopsis of History (starting with year federated up to but not

including period covered by this Scrapbook) 2

8. General neatness and artistic merit 10

9. Chronological order - as to date of events 2

10. Clippings of publicity, name and date of publication 2

11. Two summaries, one at end of each year 4

C. CLUB ACCOMPLISHMENTS 65

List under headings (with subtitles) in Table of Contents,

giving page number

a. Projects and Activities - Must include at least 5 of 15

the following for each year: Arbor Day, Civic

Achievement, Community Service, Garden Therapy,

Flower Show, Workshop/s, Pilgrimage/s, Plant Displays,

Plant Exchanges, Litter Control, Landscape Design, Junior,

Intermediate and/or High School Gardeners, and other objectives

b. Programs - Conservation, Horticulture, Landscape Design, 25

Flower Arranging, etc.

c. Club Projects 25

1. Club Projects 5

2. District Project Participation 5

3. State and National Project Participation 10

4. Council, Forum, or Federation (If 5

member of same, if not points will be distributed

between Club, District, State and National)

TOTAL POINTS 100

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GREEN RATED CLUB SCRAPBOOK

SCALE OF POINTS complete Scale found in Scrapbook Brochure

Green Clubs are not required to have projects and activities. Cover 5 points, Content 50 points,

and Club Programs 45 points. Omit Club Accomplishments and Club Projects.

TGC WILDFLOWER EDUCATION AWARD


submit District entries to TGC Awards Chair by December 1

A state award of $25.00 may be awarded to a member garden club with the most innovative method

of wildflower education in each of the following categories.

Divisions: A. The Public B. Youth

SCALE OF POINTS

INNOVATIVE IDEA 35

EDUCATIONAL VALUE 35

PRESENTATION 15

METHOD OF ACCOMPLISHMENT 15

TOTAL POINTS 100

TGC WILDFLOWER PRESERVATION AWARD


submit District entries to TGC Awards Chair by December 1

A state award for overall excellence in any project or activity to a member club or group of member

clubs for best entry showing educational activities; planting and/or preservation of wildflowers.

Project may go back as far as three years, but accomplishments in current awards year must be

shown.

Divisions: A. One member club B. Group of member clubs

CLASS I PLANTING OF WILDFLOWERS IN A GIVEN AREA - Parks, highway plantings,

private property, schools, etc.

*A $25.00 award donated by Kay Warmerdam may be presented to the state winner in this

class.

CLASS II ESTABLISHMENT AND/OR CONDUCTING OF WILDFLOWER TRAIL - Give

details and include photographs and publicity (if any).

*A $25.00 award donated by Kay Warmerdam may be presented to the state winner in this

class.

CLASS III PUBLICATION - distribution of a list, pamphlet, etc. identifying wildflowers of area,

using both common and botanical names (correct spelling).

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CLASS IV WILDFLOWER EDUCATION THROUGH ARTISTIC MEDIA - a) Paintings of

wildflowers in any media; hand-crafted reproductions or any other creative expression for

public viewing. Include color photographs. b) Use of dried wildflowers in artistic items, such

as framed designs, bookmarks, permanent floral arrangements, etc. to be displayed for public

viewing, include color photographs.

CLASS V RESEARCH WITH WILDFLOWERS - Propagation methods for wildflowers; aspects

such as temperature for germination, methods of scarifying, soaking, freezing seeds, soil pH

and structure, time of planting, light sensitivity, moisture levels, inoculants, etc. showing

effects upon one or more species. Give common and botanical names of plants (correct

spelling) or seeds.

SCALE OF POINTS – CLASSES I & II

CONFORM TO AWARDS REQUIREMENTS 5

OUTLINE OF PROJECT - giving goals and how attained, listing wildflowers 50

with common and botanical names and how identified on trail, if applicable

SUPPORTING EVIDENCE - press, radio, television notices and/or color 35

photographs of area, tours in progress, etc. This should include evidence of value

to the community such as letters of appreciation for wildflower conservation, etc.

YEARBOOK/S SHOWING PLANS - special programs related to project 10

and membership participation

TOTAL POINTS 100

SCALE OF POINTS - CLASSES III, IV

CONFORM TO AWARD REQUIREMENTS 5

EDUCATIONAL WORTH OF PROGRAM OR PROJECT 30

OUTLINE OF PROJECT - giving details of plans, goals, procedures, involvement 20

of individuals and groups and value to community

SUPPORTING EVIDENCE - showing photographs of actual work being done 35

and how items were used or displayed for exhibit, etc.

YEARBOOK/S - showing programs, workshops, etc. 10

TOTAL POINTS 100

SCALE OF POINTS - CLASS V

CONFORM TO AWARD REQUIREMENTS 5

EDUCATIONAL WORTH OF PROGRAM OR PROJECT 30

SUPPORTING EVIDENCE - including photographs of different steps to show 35

progress and results. Show how results exhibited, published, or reported

OUTLINE OF PROJECT - giving details of plans, goals, procedures, involvement 20

of individuals or groups and value to community

YEARBOOK/S - showing programs, workshops, etc. 10

TOTAL POINTS 100

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YEARBOOKS – LISTED IN SECTION 2 - NGC INC. AWARDS RULES

submit one copy to District Yearbooks Chair by November 1

District and State will grade and present awards according to Club Size & Rating

May be awarded for outstanding yearbooks in each of the following categories, determined by

number of members, including Life Members, on whom NGC dues are paid. Yearbooks may be

accepted for competition on the calendar year or the club year (the same yearbook may be

submitted only one time in an awards year). No envelope necessary. State Awards Chairman

submits Yearbook winners in each category to Regional Awards Chairman. Regional Awards

Chairman sends name of winning entries in each category to NGC Awards Committee Member

TGC YEARBOOK AWARD FOR GREEN RATED GARDEN CLUBS submit one copy to District Yearbook Chair by November 1

A state award may be presented for Green Rated garden club yearbook. Green Rated clubs are not

required to have Projects and Activities; points are not deducted if none are included.

SCALE OF POINTS (Green rated garden clubs)

FORMAT

Book structure 15

Practicability: convenient, size, durability, neatness 3

Cover: name of club, town, state, year, (design optional); if permanent

type binder cover is used, substitute paper cover for competition 2

Title page: name of club, town, state, year, number of members 4

Subsequent pages: name and address of NGC & State President,

Regional Director, District Director, Council President (if

any), club officers & chairmen; club membership roster with complete

mailing addresses, zip codes and phone numbers; calendar of events

(other than regular meetings) 6

PROGRAM CONTENT 85

Goals for the ideal club program: study and activity on some of NGC objectives

such as Birds, Blue Star Highways, Civic Development, Conservation, Flower

Shows, Garden Therapy, Ecoteen/Ecoteer/Ecotot Gardening, Horticulture,

Landscape Design, Legislation, Litter Control, Roadside Development,

World Gardening, etc. Club meetings

At least seven meetings a year. Give information: When - date of meeting. Where -

place of meeting. Who - name of speaker. What - title of speaker’s subject. Extras -

roll call, exhibits, social activities (optional). When theme is used, it should prevail

in a majority of meetings

TOTAL POINTS 100

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TGC YEARBOOK AWARD FOR AFFILIATES

submit one copy to TGC Yearbook Chair by November 1

A state award may be presented for the yearbook of an affiliate club.

SCALE OF POINTS

FORMAT

Book structure 15

Practicability: convenient, size, durability, neatness 3

Cover - name of club, town, state, year, (design optional); if permanent

type binder cover is used, substitute paper cover for contest

Title page - name of club, town, state, year, number of members 2

Subsequent pages - name and addresses of NGC & State President, 4

District Director, National and state officers of Plant Society (if

applicable) club officers & chairmen; club membership roster with

complete mailing addresses, zip codes and phone numbers; calendar

of events (other than regular meetings) 6

PROGRAM CONTENT 85

Goals for the ideal club program: study and activity of main interest of the affiliate

(specific plant, specific purpose of the organization) should include one program or

portions of programs on a NGC objective such as Birds, Blue Star Highways, Civic

Development, Conservation, Flower Shows, Garden Therapy, Youth Gardening,

Horticulture, Landscape Design, Legislation, Litter Control, Roadside Development,

World Gardening, etc.

Club meetings

At least seven meetings a year. Give information: When - date of meeting. Where -

place of meeting. Who - name of speaker. What - title of speaker’s subject. Extras -

roll call, exhibits, social activities (optional); projects (optional). When theme is

used, it should prevail in a majority of meetings

TOTAL POINTS 100

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NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. AWARDS RULES 2019-21

Welcome to our new Awards Chairman and Vice-Chairmen:

Awards Chairman: Pat Young 2844 Cyrene Drive, Hernando, MS 38632-9691; 901-604-6735; [email protected]

Awards Vice-Chairman Carol Bullard (Publications) P.O. Box 9, Pope, Mississippi 38658-0009; 662-561-2348; [email protected]

Awards Vice-Chairman Debby Cooper (Awards Sponsorship) 204 W. Park Ave., Greenwood, MS 38930-3009; 662-299-8573; [email protected] ____________________________________________________________ (Changes to note from prior rules: An individual club member may now apply for an award under FD-2; International affiliates may now apply for an award under FD-2; The monetary award for WG-1, WG-2 and WG-3 has been reduced to 100.00 for each overall winner) ____________________________________________________________

● AWARDS YEAR: The awards year runs from January 1 to December31 annually. This applies to all projects submitted with the applicationform. All awards may be presented annually, if merited. Anyexceptions are noted.

● ELIGIBILITY: Only National Garden Clubs members are eligible toapply for NGC awards unless otherwise stated in the awarddescription. Members are: member garden clubs, individualmembers of garden clubs, groups of member clubs, State Clubs,Youth Garden Clubs sponsored by a member club, and IndividualYouths,sponsored by a member garden club. National Affiliates, andInternational Affiliates are eligible to apply for Awards as noted.

● APPLICATION FORMS: The Application Form is available on theAwards Page of the NGC website. (Please note: Although theform gives the name and address of the national awards

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chairman, awards applications with only a few noted exceptions are to be submitted initially at the STATE level, NOT directly to the national awards chairman). Forms are also available from your State Awards Chairman, the IA Awards Chairman, the Flower Show Achievement Awards Chairman, and the Award of Excellence Chairman.

● Award of Excellence and Flower Show Achievement Awards arelisted separately on the NGC Website and are no longer includedwithin this document. Each have application forms of their ownavailable on the NGC Website, and differing requirements,deadlines, etc. These forms do not have the 3 page limit.

● For Awards listed in this document, there is a three (3) page limit,using only the front of the page. (Exceptions are noted)

● A three page application may have a cover sheet with just theidentifying information requested by national on it. Thisinformation is shown on the national application on the website.If you choose to have a cover sheet with this information on it,DO NOT PUT OTHER APPLICATION DATA OR PHOTOS ON THECOVER SHEET. THAT WOULD GIVE YOU A FOUR-PAGEAPPLICATION WHICH IS NOT ALLOWED. THREE FULL PAGESAND A COVER SHEET ARE PERMISSIBLE, OR THREE FULLPAGES IN TOTAL, WITH THE APPLICATION INFORMATIONLISTED AT THE TOP OF THE FIRST PAGE.

● Your state awards chairman may use the state’s cover page orstate’s award application form, as long as all of the informationrequested on the NGC form is included.

● Binders and vinyl sheet protectors are no longer required or allowed.Exceptions noted.

● APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE RETURNED, DO NOT SENDPOSTAGE.

● Applications may be submitted electronically or by hardcopy to theState Awards Chairman and National Chairman where applicable.(Your state and/or region may not permit electronic applications)

● DEADLINES: Submit the 3-page application form to your STATEAWARDS CHAIRMAN, by the deadline set by your state. Include

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the original and one copy. (Only ONE CD, Flash Drive, etc. is required)

● When the same project is eligible for various awards, do not submitan exact duplication of the application. (Please do not submit oneapplication and indicate that it may qualify for more than oneaward, you must submit a separate application for each awardapplied for, and must strongly emphasize the aspects of theproject that meet the criteria of that particular award)

● Keep a copy of the application for your records.● Rules for Yearbooks and Publications are discussed under their

specific headings in this document. (Please note that their rulesdiffer from the general rules provided for the other awardscontained in this document)

● Procedures for State Awards Chairmen are listed at the conclusion ofthis document in the Appendix, along with procedures for RegionalAwards Chairmen.

● NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS: A garden club may submit oneapplication in its size category for each award sought. A state gardenclub may submit one application in its state size category for eachaward sought.

● CATEGORIES BY SIZE: Garden Club applications shall be judgedaccording to size determined by number of members on whom NGCand state dues are paid, including Active, Associate, Inactive,Honorary, etc. Sizes are:

i. Small Club: 29 members and underii. Medium Club: 30-59 membersiii. Large Club: 60-99 membersiv. Ex-Large Club: 100 members+v. (If award permits groups of clubs, councils etc. to apply)

State Garden Club applications shall be judged according to size determined by number of members on whom NGC dues are paid, including garden club members, Affiliates, State Life Members, etc.

i. Small State: 999 members and underii. Medium State: 1,000-2,999 members

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iii. Large State: 3,000-7,999 members iv. Ex-Large: 8,000 members or more

● TROPHIES, MONETARY AWARDS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT: Allawards for the Overall Winner in each award category will now bemonetary, as silver trays have been discontinued. The winner of amonetary award is determined from first place entries in eachcategory. (Must score 90 or more to be awarded first placerecognition). Certificates of Merit shall be presented to overallwinners. Runners-up receive Certificates of Commendation, andother award submissions receive Certificates of Appreciation. Awardsand Certificates shall be presented at the NGC Convention.

● Awards with a Current Sponsor will be so indicated. Any state,club, or individual desiring to sponsor an available award maycontact: Debby Cooper 204 W. Park Ave. Greenwood, MS38930-3009; 662-299-8573;[email protected]

● GENERAL SCALE OF POINTS FOR NGC AWARDS (thoseawards that use a different scale, will have that scale listed in theaward description):Presentation 5 pts.-neat, concise, includes all required informationon the NGC Awards Application Form (3 sheets allowed)Achievement 65 pts.- scope of project; need and fulfillment; benefit;accomplishment; comprehensiveness of work; activities to attaingoals; evaluation of goals reached; educational; prior planning; verybrief history if continuing project; financial report; other. Participation15 pts.- size of club; involvement of members, community,government agencies, professionals, youth, residents in Facilities,others. Not all of these have to be involved.Record or Documentation 15 pts.- supporting data (as applicable)Clear, well-labeled and neatly attached before & after photographs ifapplicable, landscape plan (does not have to be professionally drawn,financial report, letters of appreciation, community awards,newspaper/magazine articles (if possible), radio or TV script ifpossible) etc. Photocopies permitted.

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AWARDS SECTIONS INDEX

Section One-Community Service Projects……………………………p. 5 Section Two-Community Beautification……………………………. p. 8 Section Three-Environmental Concerns and Conservation………p. 9 Section Four-Floral Design……………………………………………..p. 12

Section Five-Historic Preservation…………………………………....p. 14 Section Six-Gardening…………………………………………………..p. 15 Section Seven-Landscape and Landscape Design………………...p. 17 Section Eight-Native Plants and Wildflowers………………………..p. 19 Section Nine-Membership and Promotion…………………………...p. 20 Section Ten-Publications………………………………………………..p. 25 Section Eleven-Service and Recognition…………………………….p. 27 Section Twelve-Yearbooks……………………………………………...p. 29 Section Thirteen-Youth………………………………………………….p. 36 Section Fourteen-Youth-Related Work………………………………..p. 38 Section Fifteen-Wildlife Gardening……………………………………p. 39 Section Sixteen-International Affiliates………………………………p. 41

Appendix-Information for State and Regional Awards Chairmen

NGC AWARDS 2019-2021

[Award of Excellence- Full Information and the application for this award is listed in a separate document on the website. The deadline,

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application and requirements for this award differ substantially from those on this list and to avoid confusion, this information is no longer included in the general list. If you have questions, please contact the Award of Excellence Chairman, Donna Rouch]

SECTION ONE: Community Service Projects

CS-1 Community Gardens- A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 for the Overall Winner, (sponsored by the Garden Club of North Carolina, Inc.) of the most outstanding community garden project, providing green space, and/or opportunities for social gatherings, beautification, education, recreation or the growing of food. CS-1(A) Establishment of a new community garden by one or a group of clubs. CS-1(B) Establishment of a new community garden while partnering with another organization. CS-1(C) Continuing participation in a community garden by one or a group of clubs CS-1(D) Continuing participation in a community garden while partnering with another organization. ENTRIES: Divided by size of club, please include size letter (i, ii, iii, iv, v, from Page 2) on the application. DEADLINE: To your state’s Awards Chairman by your state’s deadline. Scale of Points: The general scale on page three of this document is applicable to this award. ____________________________________________________________ CS-2 The Kellogg Civic Achievement Award- A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 for the Overall Winner (sponsored by Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc.) To be awarded for the most distinguished civic or conservation working making a permanent improvement for public benefit, e.g. establishing sanctuaries, children’s gardens, municipal gardens, etc. No commercial projects are eligible.

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CS-2(A) Single member garden club-(i, ii, iii, iv) CS-2(B) Group of member clubs-(councils or districts, etc.) (v)

DEADLINE: To your state’s award chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale on Page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ CS-3 The Fisher Garden Center Award-A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 for the Overall Winner. (Sponsored by West Virginia Garden Club, Inc.) May be awarded for a GARDEN CENTER, maintained by members, which in proportion to size has performed the greatest service to the community, eg. library, lectures furthering NGC objectives, courses, exhibits, trial garden, youth involvement, networking with other civic organizations. Text to include days/hours center is open to public and activities held at center.

CS-3(A) Single member garden club-(i, ii, iii, iv) CS-3(B) Group of member clubs (council or districts, etc.) (v) DEADLINE: To your state’s award chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale on Page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ CS-4 Food Bank Donations-A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 for the Overall Winner, (sponsored by Charlotte Council of Garden Clubs, North Carolina), donating the largest quantity of freshly-grown food to a food bank, pantry or other organization providing food to those in need in a community.

CS-4(A) Club members grow food in a garden or gardens, and donate, as above. CS-4(B) Produce from a community garden that the club is involved with, is donated, as above.

Clubs should designate size on the application form: (i, ii, iii, iv, or group of clubs, councils, districts, etc., v).

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DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: Presentation: 5 points: neat, concise, includes all required information on the NGC Awards Application Form (3 sheets allowed). Achievement 65 points: Verified quantity information from the organization receiving the food. (Receipt, letter of acknowledgement, etc.) Scope of project, need and fulfillment; benefit; activities to attain goals, planning, financial report, any other relevant information. Participation: 15 points: Size of club, involvement of members, community, government agencies, professionals, youth, residents in facilities, others. (Not all of these have to be involved) Record or Documentation: 15 pts. Supporting data (as applicable), clear, well-labeled, and neatly attached photographs of gardens and the products of the gardens and the donations; Letters of appreciation, community awards, newspaper/magazine articles, if any. ____________________________________________________________ CS-5 Special Achievement-A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (Not currently sponsored) to the Overall Winner for the most outstanding civic project furthering NGC objectives and projects throughout the club year, or special projects not provided for in another NGC Award. CS-5(A) Single member garden club (i, ii, iii, iv) CS-5(B) Group of member clubs (councils, districts, etc.) (v) CS-5(C) Individual garden club member CS-5(D) State Garden Club (i, ii, iii, iv) CS-5(E) Affiliates (dues paid directly to NGC) DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on Page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________

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SECTION TWO- COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS CB-1 ROADSIDE BEAUTIFICATION A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (sponsored by California Garden Clubs, Inc.) to the OVERALL WINNER for outstanding, permanent roadside beautification within a state. The project may be continuous, but must have an advanced degree of completion prior to making application. This award may be given only once for the same project.

A. Single member garden club-(i,ii, iii, iv) B. Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) (v) C. State Garden Clubs-(i, ii, iii, iv) D. National Affiliate (dues paid directly to NGC)

DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ CB-2 COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (sponsored by The Garden Club of South Carolina, Inc.) to the Overall Winner for the most outstanding beautification project in a city, town, or a neighborhood, done on a continuing basis or as a special one-time event. CB-2(A) Special, One-Time Event-(Club size i,ii,iii, iv) CB-2(B) Continuing Project-(Club size i,ii,iii, iv) DEADLINE: To your state’s Awards Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on Page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ SECTION THREE: ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND CONSERVATION

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EC-1 The Lucile Droege Mauntel Conservation Award in honor of Shirley Nicolai, a Certificate of Merit and $100.00, (sponsored by National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc.), to be awarded to the Overall Winner for conservation activities, e.g. education or legislative activity; conservation field project; natural resource development, such as a watershed, erosion control, reforestation, wildlife refuge, overall excellence and well-balanced year’s conservation activities.

A. Single member garden club-(i,ii, iii, iv) B. Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.)(v) C. Individual garden club member D. State garden club-(i,ii, iii, iv)

DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ EC-2 Litter/Recycling/Reclamation (The Harriet Thomas Award), a Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (sponsored by Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.) to the Overall Winner for the most outstanding community project on litter prevention, reclamation and/or recycling, e.g. year-long program, organizing recycling program, establishing community composting site, etc. EC-2(A) Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv) EC-2(B) Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) (v) EC-2(C) State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii, iv) DEADLINE: To your state’s chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on Page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ EC-3 CONSERVATION EDUCATION, the Hazel Johnson Award-A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (sponsored by The Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc.) for the Overall Winner with the most comprehensive work and/or study in conservation education.

A. Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv) B. Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) (v) C. State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii,iv)

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DEADLINE: To your state’s chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on Page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ EC-4 BIRDS-The Nannine C. Wallis Award A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (sponsored by The Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc.) for the Overall Winner conducting the most comprehensive and effective project for bird protection and welfare, e.g. sanctuaries, providing food, houses, and promoting law enforcement relative to bird welfare.

A. Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv) B. Group of member clubs (councils, districts, etc.) (v) C. State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii,iv)

DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on Page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ EC-5 POLLINATORS- A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (not currently sponsored) for the Overall Winner conducting the most comprehensive and effective project on pollinating insects or animals (e.g. habitat protections, protection of migratory routes, public education, establishment of pollinator gardens at a school or community site, or other)

A. Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii, iv) B. Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) (v) C. State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii,iv)

DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ EC-6 WATER-A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (sponsored by the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania, Inc.) for the Overall Winner, most outstanding project with an emphasis on water conservation and/or clean water.

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C. State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii,iv) DEADLINE: To your state’s Awards Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ EC-7 Organic Gardening Practices- A Certificate of Merit and $100.00, (sponsored by Pat Rupiper) for the Overall Winner, most outstanding project emphasizing and employing the use of organic materials and methods in a gardening project, or educational activity.

A. Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv) B. Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) (v) C. State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii, iv)

DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on page 3 of this document is applicable. ___________________________________________________________ SECTION FOUR: FLORAL DESIGN FD-1 HELEN S. HULL CALENDAR FLOWER ARRANGER OF THE YEAR- A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 for each category, (A and B). (Not currently sponsored) This award shall be determined by the NGC Vision of Beauty Calendar Committee. Garden club members and members of clubs affiliated with NGC may submit digital photos of all types of designs-traditional, contemporary, new trends and those appropriate for seasons of the year and holidays. Entries are submitted directly to the NGC Calendar Chairman (Please note: the entry form and requirements are found in the current Vision of Beauty Calendar and will also be placed on the NGC Website) FD-1(A) Flower Arranger of the Year (Individual) FD-1(B) International Affiliate Flower Arranger of the Year

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DEADLINE: JULY 1 OF EACH YEAR. SUBMISSIONS DIRECTLY TO THE NGC CALENDAR CHAIRMAN. (Brenda Bingham, 7 Lenape Trail, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. [email protected] (973-433-0243) or (201-738-4204) ) (cell) ____________________________________________________________ FD-2 FLORAL DESIGN PROGRAM-A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (sponsored by Jeanne Nelson), to the Overall Winner for the most outstanding program or workshop teaching floral design to club members and/or the public. (Excluding NGC Flower Show Schools and Symposiums). International Affiliates eligible to apply. A. Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii, iv) B. Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) (v) C. State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii,iv) D. Individual Member of an NGC or IA Club DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: Presentation 5 pts.-neat, concise, includes all required information on the NGC Awards Application Form (3 sheets allowed) Achievement 65 pts.- Detailed description of program presented, location, date and time, attendance, research and preparation for program, materials used/provided, and any other relevant information. Participation: 15 pts.-size of club, involvement of members, community, government agencies, professionals, youth, residents in facilities, others. (Not all of these have to be involved, just list those that were). Record or Documentation 15 pts.-supporting data (as applicable), clear, well-labeled and neatly attached before & after photographs if applicable. Letters of appreciation, community awards, newspaper/magazine articles (if available), financial report. ____________________________________________________________ SECTION FIVE: HISTORIC PRESERVATION/HISTORIC, MEMORIAL or CHURCH GARDENS HP-1 The May Duff Walters Achievement Award for Preservation of Beauty, A Certificate of Merit and $100.00, (not currently sponsored),

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to the Overall Winner for a historic preservation project such as the restoration of a park, a building and/or garden of importance to local, state or national heritage.

A. Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii, iv) B. Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) C. State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii,iv)

DEADLINE: To your state’s Awards Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on Page 3 of this document is applicable._______________________________________ HP-2 Decoration of a Historic Building A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (not currently sponsored) for the tasteful decoration of a historic building/house/mansion. Decorations are not required to be of the period of the building, but should be creative, distinctive, and harmonize with the building’s style. Designer’s choice of all materials within the purview of curator, official or owner of the building. HP-2(A) Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv) HP-2(B) Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) (v) DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on Page 3 of this document is applicable._______________________________________ SECTION SIX: GARDENING G-1 CONTAINER GARDENING-A Certificate of Merit and $100.00, (not currently sponsored), for the most outstanding container or containers of fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers or a combination thereof. International Affiliates Eligible to Apply. G-1(A) Single container grown by an NGC/IA member G-1(B) Multiple containers in one location grown by an NGC/IA Member G-1(C) Single container grown by an NGC Club/IA Club G-1(D) Multiple containers in one location grown by an NGC/IA Club (indicate club size if applicable-(i,ii,iii, iv)

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DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: Presentation 5 points-neat, concise, includes all required information on the NGC Awards Application Form (3 sheets allowed). Container Quality 90 points-selection of container, selection of plants for container, unity of container and plants, including considerations of design elements and principles. Record or Documentation 5 Points-supporting data, (at least one photo required), clear, well-labeled and neatly attached, plant list, any publicity, letter of thanks, etc., if planted in a public area, rather than a private location. ____________________________________________________________ G-2 Edible Gardening-Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (not currently sponsored), for the most outstanding garden of edibles, (fruits, vegetables, edible flowers) International Affiliates eligible to apply. G-2(A) Garden of Edibles grown by an individual (IA’s eligible to apply) G-2(B) Garden incorporating edibles in an ornamental landscape grown by an individual (IA’s eligible to apply) G-2(C) Garden of edibles grown by a club (IA’s eligible to apply) G-2(D) Garden incorporating edibles in an ornamental landscape grown by a club (IA’s eligible to apply) (indicate club size if applicable-(i,ii,iii,iv) DEADLINE: To your State’s Award chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: Presentation 5 points-neat, concise, includes all required information on the NGC Awards Application Form (3 sheets allowed). Quality of Garden 90 points: Garden plan, selection of plants, growth and maturity of plants, successful incorporation of edibles (if applicable); successful production of edibles; overall health and attractiveness of garden. Record or Documentation 5 points-supporting data, (at least one photo), clear, well-labeled, and neatly attached, any publicity, letter, etc, if planted in a public area rather than a private location. ____________________________________________________________

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G-3 Therapy Gardens. A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 to the Overall Winner, (not currently sponsored) for the establishment or restoration of a garden or gardens to benefit the physically or learning challenged, residents in nursing homes, schools, prisons, low-income housing, cancer centers, etc. includes barrier free gardens, accessible gardening, community gardens, meditation gardens at a hospital, etc. The goal of these gardens can also be to increase awareness or to give hope. G-3(A) Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii, iv) G-3(B) Group of member clubs (councils, districts, etc.) (v) G-3(C) Individual garden club member G-3(D) State garden club-(i,ii, iii, iv) DEADLINE: To your state’s Awards Chairman by your state deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on Page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ SECTION SEVEN-LANDSCAPING AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN L-1 Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker-A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (sponsored by The Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, Inc.) for the Overall Winner of the most outstanding Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker landscaping project. The marker and landscaping may be part of a highway department rest area maintained by the department. The project may have been continuous, but major landscaping must be completed within two years. The project may be a replacement of a destroyed or long-neglected marker. L-1(A) Single member garden club-(i, ii,iii, iv) L-1(B) Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) (v)

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L-1(C) State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii,iv) L-2 Blue Star Memorial Byway Marker-A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (not currently sponsored) for the Overall Winner of the most outstanding Blue Star Memorial Byway Marker landscaping project. (Same parameters as L-1). L-2(A) Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv) L-2(B) Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) (v) L-2(C) State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii,iv) L-3 Blue Star Memorial Marker at a National Cemetery, Veterans Facility or other civic location-A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (not currently sponsored) for the Overall Winner of the most outstanding Blue Star Memorial Marker landscaping project. (Same parameters as L-1). L-3(A) Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv) L-3(B) Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) (v) L-3(C) State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii,iv) DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ L-4 The Dr. William C. Welch Award, a Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (not currently sponsored) to the Overall Winner for the most significant contribution in providing planning and planting for: commercial property, church or synagogue, hospital, library, civic center, park, waterfront, etc. Copy of landscape plan must be included with application. L-4-Single member club-(i,ii,iii,iv) DEADLINE: To your state’s Award chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________

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L-5 Landscape Design-A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (not currently sponsored) to the Overall Winner for the most outstanding project in the field of landscape design. L-5(A) Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv) L-5(B) Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.)(v) L-5(C) State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii,iv) DEADLINE: To your state’s award chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ L-6 Landscape Design for Church Gardens- The May Duff Walters Achievement Award-A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (sponsored by Nancy Voyles) for planning or planting of a church or synagogue garden that meets the needs of the congregation. L-6(A) Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv) L-6(B) Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) (v) L-6(C) Individual garden club member DEADLINE: To your state awards chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ SECTION EIGHT-NATIVE PLANTS AND WILDFLOWERS (Awards of up to $1,000, may be awarded to winners) Entries must include supporting information as applicable: Before and after photos; safety must be considered in all plantings; educational value as well as aesthetic beauty should be show; unique aspects and/or unusual features; financial statement; other. NO PROJECT MAY RECEIVE AN AWARD FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS. NPW-1 ROADSIDE PLANTINGS for notable environmental preservation and enhancement of roadsides and rest areas using wildflowers and native plants of your region. Projects may be sited on rural byways, urban highways, roadside rest areas, entrances to towns, medians, etc.

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NPW-1(A) Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv) NPW-1(B) Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) NPW-1(C) State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii,iv) DEADLINE: To your state chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ NPW-2 CIVIC PROJECTS WITH NATIVE PLANTS for establishing wildflower gardens, memorial gardens, or the restoration of historic gardens with emphasis on native plant material to your region. NPW-2(A) Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv) NPW-2(B) Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) (v) NPW-3(C) State garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv) DEADLINE: To your state awards chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ NPW-3 OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS, NATURE TRAILS for establishing outdoor classrooms, nature trails, wildflower walks, etc. with the emphasis on wildflowers and native plants to your region. NPW-3(A) Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv) NPW-3(B) Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) (v) NPW-3(C) State garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv) DEADLINE: To your state awards chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ SECTION NINE-MEMBERSHIP AND PROMOTION MP-1 GARDEN CLUB MEMBERSHIP-A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (not currently sponsored) to the Overall Winner, for the most innovative activity or activities, or most outstanding effort, to increase public visibility; to increase club membership, or to make the public

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aware of the mission and activities of garden clubs; including membership brochures, leaflets, or any other publication used, as well as any publicity received. (Printed materials, materials for electronic publication and publicity may be attached in their entirety to the application and are not counted as part of the three-page limit) MP-1(A) Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv) MP-1(B) Group of member clubs (council, district, etc.) (v) MP-1(C) State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii, iv) DEADLINE: To your state’s Awards Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: Presentation 5 points- neat, concise, includes all required information on the NGC Awards Application Form (3 sheets allowed), or the Book of evidence, if required. Achievement 65 points- Innovative nature of activities and/or publications; quality of printed materials and contents (includes material to be published electronically); activities to attain goals; planning and execution of activities and/or publications; any successful publicity obtained. Participation 15 points- size of club; involvement of members, community, professionals, youth, etc., as applicable. Record or Documentation 15 points-supporting data (as applicable), clear, well-labeled and neatly attached photos, if applicable, any printed material created (can include content placed on websites, social media sites, etc.) ____________________________________________________________ MP-2 National Garden Week-A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (not currently sponsored), for the best overall promotion of National Garden Week; entry to show community awareness throughout the entire week and include local and/or state proclamations. MP-2(A) Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv) MP-2(B) Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) (v) MP-2(C) State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii,iv) DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline.

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SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on Page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ MP-3 Social Media/Website- A Certificate of Merit and $200.00 (divided among the four categories) (sponsored by The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.) for the most outstanding website or social media page promoting the sponsoring organization and NGC objectives. The site or page MUST have at least a portion available for viewing by the public, (not just club or state members) to be considered for this award. Provide on the NGC Awards Application Form your website address, who maintains site, how often updated, and cost. Ease of navigation will be considered while judging from the current site. IA’s are eligible to apply for this award. MP-3(A) Website designed and managed by club member/members MP-3(B) Social media page designed and managed by club member/members MP-3(C) Website professionally designed MP-3(D) Social media page professionally designed Include size designation for club or state: Club: (i,ii,iii, iv or group of clubs v) State: (i,ii,iii, iv) DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: Presentation 25 points: Design/Appearance: attractive, engaging, easy to view;layout Navigation 35 points: Ease of navigation, navigation system (bar, map, etc.) logical flow of pages, clear page headers, links active Achievement 20 points: Club/group information present/ease to find, educational Promotion 10 points: Promotes NGC objectives Maintenance 10 points: Does it appear to be updated? ____________________________________________________________ MP-4 Video/CD/DVD/Flash Drive- A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (sponsored by The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.) for the Overall

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Winner of the best video/CD/DVD/Flash Drive (or any like and newer technology) production on any NGC objective as listed below:

1) History/Archives 2) Garden Tours (private) 3) Garden Tours (public) 4) Flower Shows 5) Projects 6) Programs 7) Other

Size designation: A) Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv) B) Group of member clubs-(v) C) State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii, iv) D) National Affiliate (dues paid directly to NGC) DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline SCALE OF POINTS: Presentation 60 points: Includes required information on NGC Awards Application form (3 pages allowed). Design/appearance;audio: Memorable content and delivery; creativity; images clear, concise, easy to view and comprehend; logical order of sequence; all visual effects contribute to rather than detract from the message. Achievement 20 points: Overall impact (educational, inspiring, persuasive); club/group information present and accurate. Promotion 20 points: Clear message; promotes NGC objectives or projects; means of distribution, profits realized, if applicable. ____________________________________________________________ MP-5 Radio and/or TV- A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (no current sponsor) for the Overall Winner having the best garden-oriented programming. Submit date/s aired, length of programs and typewritten scripts/s of series or guest appearances (if available). Submit date/s aired, length of program and typewritten scripts of public service announcements. Submit audio or video tape of any one program or public service announcements.

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MP-5(A) Radio: A single or series of programs or a single or series of Public Service Announcements (10, 20, 30, 60 seconds), guest appearances/s, or other. MP-5(B) Television: A single or series of programs, or a single or series of Public Service Announcements (10, 20, 30, 60 seconds), guest appearances/s or other. Size designation: Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii, iv) Group of member clubs-(v) Individual garden club member (vi) State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii, iv) National Affiliate (dues paid directly to NGC) (vii) Individual National Affiliate Member (viii) DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline SCALE OF POINTS: The same scale used for MP-4 ____________________________________________________________ MP-6 Membership-The Violet N. Gose Award-A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 each awarded to A and B. MP-6(A) State Garden Club showing the greatest increase in paid membership, as of October 31, of the Award Year. MP-6(B) State Garden Club showing the greatest increase per capita, as of October 31, of the Award Year. THIS AWARD CALCULATED FROM DATA AT NATIONAL, NO APPLICATION NECESSARY MP-7 Hazel O’Hern-The National Gardener Award-A Certificate of Merit for the state that with the largest increase in subscriptions to the National Gardener. (The State must have a minimum of 150.00 paid subscriptions and a 10% increase for the year) THIS AWARD IS CALCULATED FROM DATA AT NATIONAL, NO APPLICATION NECESSARY MP-8 Life Membership Award- A Certificate and $100 each (sponsored by Bobbie Verser) will be presented to:

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A. State Garden Club with the greatest increase in NGC Life Memberships from May 1 through April 30.

B. State Garden Club with the greatest per capita increase in NGC Life Membership from May 1 through April 30.

THIS AWARD IS CALCULATED FROM DATA AT NATIONAL, NO APPLICATION NECESSARY _________________________________________________________ SECTION 10-PUBLICATIONS- (Note to state awards chairmen, your state’s submissions go to Vice-Chairman Carol Bullard, P.O. Box 9, Pope, MS 38658-0009; 662-561-2348;[email protected] The three page limit does not apply to publication award submissions. Submit entries for PUB-1 and PUB-2 in an envelope; attach one application to the outside of the envelope and place one inside the envelope. Electronic entries are acceptable. MUST be in PDF or Word format. If you wish for submitted books or CD’s to be returned, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope. They will be returned following the NGC Convention. PUB-1 PUBLICATIONS-A Tommy Donnan Certificate of Merit may be awarded in each category 1-4 for publications that are published at least three times per year under one-editorship or management. Notices and flyers for one-time events do not apply. Newsletters: submit only three sample issues and state number of issues per year. Printed publications or those prepared for electronic distribution are acceptable entries.(IA’s may apply for this Award) Categories:

1) Newsletter-one 8 ½ x 11” or one 8 ½ x 14” sheet of paper 2) Newsletter or Magazine of 3-12 pages 3) Newsletter, Magazine or Bulletin of 13-24 pages 4) Newsletter, Magazine or Bulletin over 24 pages

Eligibility for Categories 1-4: A) Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii, iv) B) Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) (v)

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C) State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii, iv) D) National Affiliate (dues paid directly to NGC) (vi) E) International Affiliate (send entry to Ursula B. de Gomez)

DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: Presentation (as applicable) 5 points. Application includes brief description of publication, club membership. No limit on number of pages in publication. Achievement (as applicable) 65 points- educational, informative, accuracy, clarity of subject;quality of printing, photography, and/or graphics; coverage received; general appeal; indicates that your organization is a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. Promotes NGC Objective/s- 15 points Record or Documentation (as applicable) 15 points-number of copies distributed/sold, how distributed, financial information: cost of publishing, price if sold, market seen. ____________________________________________________________ PUB-2 PUBLICATIONS A Tommy Donnan Certificate of Merit may be awarded in each category 1-4 for the entry judged best in each category, 1-8. Notices and flyers for one-time events are not eligible. Printed publications or those prepared for electronic distribution are acceptable entries. IA’s may apply for this award. Categories:

1) Manuals, handbooks (examples: procedural, duties of officers, awards)

2) Educational (examples: environmental, landscape, gardening, horticulture therapy)

3) Horticulture, design (examples: judging, guide to exhibiting, floral design, mechanics)

4) History 5) Membership (examples: brochure, leaflet) 6) Calendars 7) Cookbooks 8) Other

Eligibility for Categories 1-8: A. Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv)

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B. Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) (v) C. State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii, iv) D. National Affiliate (dues paid directly to NGC) (vi) E. International Affiliate (send to Ursula B. de Gomez)

DEADLINE: To your state awards chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS-(same as PUB-1) ____________________________________________________________ SECTION ELEVEN-SERVICE AND RECOGNITION SR-1 Award of Distinguished Service-may be presented by local garden clubs to businesses, industrial establishments, schools, youth clubs, civic organizations, etc., who are not affiliated with a garden club, for ongoing or completed projects. Award Certificates #5234 may be purchased from NGC Member Services in St. Louis. SR-2 Citation for Distinguished Service- Will be awarded to a National Garden Clubs, Inc. President. NGC owes much of its program and development to wise leadership. In grateful appreciation of notable achievement and guidance by the NGC President, a citation for distinguished service and token of appreciation will be awarded upon completion of the President’s term of office. SR-3 Member Award of Honor- May be awarded to one member in each region whose volunteer efforts during a period of five or more years, has made outstanding contributions to club and community, in one or more of the following areas: civic development, horticulture therapy, youth activities, conservation, landscape design, horticulture, floral design, or all around excellence. Eligibility: any member of a State Garden Club, who has never been a member of NGC Board of Directors. Eligibility and Rules are listed on the NGC Website in a separate document on the Awards Page. A book of evidence shall be submitted (not to exceed six pages), as specified in the rules. DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. State Awards Chairman to forward one entry to the Regional Awards Chairman by February 1. Regional Awards Chairman forwards one entry by February 20 to the national Member Award of Honor

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Chairman, Jeanne Nelson, [email protected], 845-268-6220, 143 S. Harrison Ave., Congers, NY 10920-2229. The 8 winners will receive an NGC Certificate and a pin at the NGC Convention. They will be recognized in The National Gardener. ____________________________________________________________ SR-4 PRESIDENTIAL CITATION- These will be given by the NGC President to those who have performed outstanding service to NGC. ____________________________________________________________ SR-5 NGC Award for Major Non-Standard Flower Shows-A medal depicting the NGC Seal hung on a green ribbon may be presented at a major non-standard flower shows, e.g. The New England Spring Flower Show (Massachusetts), The Southeastern Flower Show (Atlanta) etc., if the committee for the shows agrees to the presentation. Two medals will be available, one for the exhibit judged to be the finest in the Horticulture Division and one for the exhibit judged to be the finest in the Design Division. Winning exhibits must be blue ribbon winners scoring 95 or more and selection made by three NGC Accredited Flower Show Judges. Presentation to winners shall be by the President of the State Garden Club or an NGC Officer when possible. Make application in writing to NGC Headquarters six months in advance of the Flower Show date. ____________________________________________________________ SECTION TWELVE-YEARBOOKS YB-1(Clubs) and YB-2 (International Affiliates Clubs): Yearbooks for Club- A Certificate of Commendation with First Place recognition may be awarded for outstanding yearbooks in each of the following categories, determined by number of members, including Life Members, on whom NGC dues are paid. Yearbooks may be accepted for competition on the calendar year or the club year (the same yearbook may be submitted only one time in awards year). No envelope necessary. State Awards Chairman submits Yearbook winners in each category to the Regional Awards Chairman by the Regional Deadline. The Regional Awards Chairman sends the name of the winning entry in each category (not the actual yearbooks) to Awards Chairman, Pat Young by no later than March 30th.

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YB-1 Single member garden club and YB-2 (International Affiliates) Single member garden club: Categories:

1. Club under 20 members 2. Club 20-29 3. Club 30-44 4. Club 45-69 5. Club 70-99 6. Club 100-299 7. Club 300 or more

SCALE OF POINTS FOR YB-1 AND YB-2 FORMAT:

● Book Structure 2 points: Practical, convenient size for membership, durable, neat. Yearbooks may be stapled, spiral, or 3-ring binders. Material should be well placed with ample margins, and font size suitable for members to read.

● Cover 2 points: Include name of club, town, state organization, year, and appealing design. If 3-ring binder cover is used, substitute with paper cover and include required information listed above, and so note.

● Title Page 2 points: Include name of club, town, state organization, year, number of dues paying members, and affiliated organizations (district, region, NGC, other). If state and national dues are paid on associate/inactive/honorary members/, they are counted in total membership.

● Table of Contents 1 point: Number the yearbook pages and list topics on Contents Page.

● Subsequent pages: In any order most useful to members and best fit for page placement. Information in a club yearbook should be in logical order. National and State information does not have to be in front.

● Membership Roster 2 points: Complete mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if applicable). Avoid crowding. Suggestion to save space, “All area codes are___and postal zip codes are (___________), unless otherwise noted.

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● List of Club Officers and Committee Chairmen 1 point. ● NGC Information 1 point: Name of the NGC President, the theme of

the administration and a referral to the NGC website for further information.

● Other Information 2 points: Name of the Region Director, theme of Region and referral to the Region Website; Name of the State President, theme of the State President and a referral to the State Website;

● Calendar of Events 2 points: List dates and locations for district/state/region/national meetings and events to encourage members to attend and to eliminate the setting of conflicting dates.

● Programs: Topics should cover a variety of NGC goals and objectives such as Birds, Blue Star Memorials, Butterflies, Conservation, Environment, Floral Design, Horticulture Therapy, Horticulture, Design, etc.)

1. Meets minimum number of meetings required by state (3 points) 2. List date and time of meeting, location with address (3 points) 3. List name of speaker/s, qualifications (brief), program title (4 points) 4. Variety of program topics (theme not required) (14 points)

(A) Variety of styles of programs (lectures, tours, etc.) (12 points) (B) Variety of speakers (specialists, members, etc.) (14 points) PROJECTS: Projects involve actual membership participation that benefit the community and further NGC Goals and Objectives. Some fundraisers (sale of bulbs, bedding plants, herbs, etc.) may help to beautify the community, as well as produce revenue for clubs. Some fundraisers may help promote NGC Member Services as well as publicize our organization and goals. Certain social activities may lead to membership increase. State such in descriptions.

1. List Continuing and New Projects (a club is not required to have new projects. (15 points)

2. Give brief word description of projects: Include location, name of chairman, how members participate, list of donations if applicable, in-kind donations if applicable, plans for maintenance if applicable, etc. (20 points)

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Options: (No points given) Could fill available space. Some clubs include bylaws, budget, fundraising, roll call, former club presidents. Club theme: If theme is used, it should be evident throughout the book. Themes may be interpreted with monthly program topics and/or titles, graphics, quotes. Projects do not need to be limited to theme. NGC Mission Statement NGC Conservation Pledge NGC Environmental Mission Statement NGC Water Conservation Platform List of members who are life members in state, region, NGC Awards received the previous year. ____________________________________________________________ YB-3 Yearbook-Group of Member Clubs, Council, District YB-4 Yearbook-International Affiliates Group, Federation Yearbooks FORMAT SCALE OF POINTS

● Book Structure 3 points: Practical, convenient size for members, durable, neat. Yearbook may be stapled, spiral, or 3-ring binders. Material should be well-placed with ample margins and font size suitable for members to read.

● Cover 3 points: Include name of organization, state, year, and appealing design. If 3-ring binder cover is used, substitute with paper cover and include required information listed above, and so note.

● Title Page 2 points: Include name of group, number of clubs involved, affiliations including NGC, region, state, other. Include name of NGC President, Regional Director, State President with each affiliation.

● Table of Contents 2 points: Number the yearbook pages and list topics with respective page number.

● Subsequent Pages: Order that is pleasing to your organization and best fit for page placement.

● Organizational Information 10 points: List organizational officers and committee chairmen. Include complete mailing addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and club affiliation for each.

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List addresses for state garden club website, region website and NGC.

● Calendar of Events 10 points: List meeting dates for your organization, for your state meetings, region, and national meetings, as well as schools, symposiums, and special events. This will eliminate the setting of conflicting dates.

● Bylaws, policies, and objectives 10 points ● Programs 20 points: List meeting topics, include dates, time, and

place (give address). Give name of speaker. Indicate if program is a presentation, tour, workshop, sharing activity, etc.

● Projects 20 points: List projects as continuing or new, including name of chairman, location and description of project. Indicate if fundraising is a part of the project. (Some fundraisers may help with beautifying the community or education of the public, as well as produce revenue for your organization)

● Member club information 20 points: List of member clubs, including club president names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses. Include meeting dates for each club. List total number of dues paying members.

● Options: no points given: Former presidents; yearly themes;mission statement

YB-5-YEARBOOKS FOR STATE GARDEN CLUB YB-5(A)1-With advertisements YB-5(B)2-Without advertisements Format

● Book Structure 2 points: Practical, convenient size for membership, durable, neat. Yearbooks may be stapled, spiral, or 3-ring binders. Material should be well placed with ample margins and font size suitable for members to read.

● Cover 2 Points: Include name of State Garden, year, appealing design. If 3-ring binder cover is used, substitute with paper cover and include required information listed above, and so note.

● Title Page 3 points: Include name of State Garden Club, year, total membership, number of clubs, affiliation including NGC, region, other.

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Include name of NGC President, Regional Director, State President with each affiliation.

● Table of Contents 3 points: Number the yearbook pages and list topics with respective page numbers.

● Subsequent Pages: In any order most useful and best fit for page placement.

● State Information 10 points: List names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of state officers, committee chairmen, and district directors (if applicable)

● National and Regional Information 10 points: List name, theme, and projects of NGC President. List address, phone number, e-mail address of NGC Headquarters in St. Louis. List NGC website address:www.gardenclub.org and region website address. List Regional Director’s name, address, phone number, e-mail address. Include theme and projects.

● Calendar of Events 10 points: Include list of state meeting dates, schools, symposiums, workshops and special events. Include national, regional, state and district conventions/board meetings. This will eliminate conflicts in scheduling.

● Projects 20 points: List projects as continuing or new, including name of chairman, locations, and description of project. New projects are not required.

● NGC Sponsored Schools 20 points- Course information should be listed and explained.

● Member Club Information 20 points: Roster to include name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of each club president. List Youth Garden Clubs along with a person’s name and contact information.

● Options: No points given Budget; Bylaws; Former State Presidents; Duties of Chairmen; List of NGC Consultants and NGC Judges; NGC and Regional Awards Chairmen with Contact information. YB-6(A) Yearbooks for Club of Judges, Council of Judges, or Consultants

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YB-6(B) Yearbooks for International Affiliates Club of Judges, Council of Judges, or Consultants FORMAT

● Book Structure 2 points: Practical, durable, neat. Yearbooks may be stapled, spiral, or 3-ring binder. Material should be well-placed with ample margins and font size suitable for members to read.

● Cover 2 points: Include name of organization, state, year, and appealing design. If 3-ring binder is used, substitute with paper cover and include required information listed above, and so note.

● Title Page 3 points: Include name of organization, number of members, affiliation including NGC, region, state, other.

● Table of Contents 3 points: Number the yearbook pages and list topics with respective page numbers.

● Subsequent pages: In any order most useful and best fit for page placement.

Organizational Information 10 points: List Officers and Committee Chairmen (club affiliations optional). National and Regional Information 10 points: List name of NGC President, Region Director, and State President. List website of NGC, Region, and State. Calendar of Events 10 points: Include list of national, regional, and state conventions, schools, and special events. Policies and Objectives 10 points: Include policies and objectives of organization. (bylaws, history are optional) Member Information 10 points: Include membership roster with complete addresses, e-mail, telephone numbers. (Status, refresher dates, club affiliations optional). Projects 20 points: List projects as continuing or new, including name of chairman, location, and description of project, sponsored courses, donations. Meetings/Programs 20 points: List meetings, include date, time and place of meeting. Give title of program, speaker with brief qualifications. Describe program as workshop, tour, panel, etc. Options: No points given Mission Statement; Former presidents

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____________________________________________________________ SECTION THIRTEEN-YOUTH AWARDS Y-1 YOUTH GARDEN CLUB-Augusta H. Brewer Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (sponsored by James Pavelka) to the Overall Winner member club sponsor of a youth club which has been most successful in promoting all phases of garden club work with youth. Indicate the grade/s, sponsor, list of programs presented to the youth, meeting dates, and number of youth involved. Do not duplicate with other youth awards. Y-1(A) Grades 1-3 Y-1(B) Grades 4-6 Y-1(C) Grades 7-9 Y-1(D) Other DEADLINE: To your state Awards Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on Page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ Y-2 Horticulture Achievement by a Youth Garden Club- The Hessie Thomson Morrah Award and $100.00 (not currently sponsored) for the Overall Winner (the member garden club sponsor) of a Youth Garden Club for outstanding horticulture activity. Indicate grade/s, sponsor, list of programs presented to the youth, meeting dates, and number of youth involved. Do not duplicate with other youth awards. Y-2(A) Grades 1-3 Y-2(B) Grades 4-6 Y-2(C) Grades 7-9 Y-2(D) Other DEADLINE: To your state’s Awards Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on Page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________

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Y-3 High School Gardeners Accomplishment-The Carrie Buhrman Nettleton Award and a $100 (no current sponsor) to the member garden club sponsor) of a High School Gardeners Club that has carried out the best all-around gardening project. Indicate grade/s, sponsor, and include list of programs presented to the youth, meeting dates, and number of youth involved. DEADLINE: To your state’s awards chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on Page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ Y-4 Youth Environmental Concern Award-The Winifred F. Fink Award and $100.00 (sponsored by the Garden Club of Ohio, Inc.) for the Overall Winner to the member club garden sponsor of a youth garden club, for the most outstanding project in the field of environmental concern, e.g. horticulture, landscaping, anti-litter, restoration, conservation, other. Y-4(A) Grades 1-3 Y-4(B) Grades 4-6 Y-4(C) Grades 7-9 Y-4(D) Other DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on Page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ Y-5 Youth Horticulture Award-A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (sponsored by Wisconsin Garden Club Federation) to the Overall Winner, a member club garden sponsor of a youth garden club, for the most significant effort in planting and growing horticulture in an outdoor area. Participants may seek advice from any source, but must do the actual gardening themselves. Y-5(A) Grades 1-3

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Y-5(B) Grades 4-6 Y-5(C) Grades 7-9 Y-5(D) Other DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The general scale of points on Page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ Y-6 High School Distinguished Service Project- A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (not currently sponsored) for first place, and $50.00 for second place (not currently sponsored) to a HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT, grades 9-12, for an outstanding civic project making a significant improvement for public benefit, e.g. environment, conservation, landscape, horticulture, recycling, horticulture therapy, others. A single member garden club, group of member clubs, district, or a state garden club must sponsor the project. DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The scale of points on Page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ SECTION FOURTEEN-YOUTH-RELATED- ADULT WORK WITH YOUTH YR-1 Youth Horticulture Education-The Helen Hussey Champlin Award, A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (not currently sponsored) for the best promotion of gardening among youth; based on belief that youth should be educated to become future horticulturists. YR-1(A) Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii, iv) YR-1(B) Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) YR-1(C) State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii, iv) DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The scale of points on Page 3 of this document is applicable. ___________________________________________________________ YR-2 Environmental Education-The Jesse M. Connor Award and $100.00 (sponsored by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.)

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for the most outstanding project in the field of environmental education involving youth. YR-2(A) Single member garden club-(i,ii,iii,iv) YR-2(B) Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.) YR-2(C) State Garden Club-(i,ii,iii,iv) DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The scale of points on Page 3 is applicable. ___________________________________________________________ YR-3 Youth Leadership Award- The Mary Louise Michie Award and $100.00 (sponsored by the Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc) to an individual who has given outstanding service to youth as a leader of a Youth Garden Club in any grade category through high school. DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: The scale of points on Page 3 of this document is applicable. ____________________________________________________________ SECTION FIFTEEN-WILDLIFE GARDENING AWARDS WG-1 A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (not currently sponsored) will be awarded to the garden club with the most notable project or projects educating the public on the benefits of gardening for wildlife. Extra points will be given for originality and new ideas. Club size will be taken into consideration when judging, so please include the number of members in the club, the percentage of member participation, the approximate number of people educated and how they were notified of the project. WG-2 A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (not currently sponsored) will be awarded to the garden club establishing a wildlife garden or gardens at a public place or places, to include signage to educate the public on how to garden for wildlife and the benefits of doing so. Extra points will be given for articles published in newspapers and periodicals on the project. Club size will be taken into consideration when judging, so please include the number of members in the club, the percentage of member participation,

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and the approximate number of people educated and how they were notified of the project. WG-3 A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (not currently sponsored) will be awarded to a junior garden club with the most notable project or projects educating the public on the benefits of gardening for wildlife. Extra points will be given for originality and new ideas. Club size will be taken into consideration when judging, so please include the number of members in the club, the percentage of member participation of the junior garden club and the approximate number of people educated and how they were notified of the project. DEADLINE: To your state’s award chairman by your state’s deadline. SCALE OF POINTS: Presentation: 5 points Achievement: 40 points Club participation: 15 points Community Involvement: 30 points Record or Documentation: 10 points Bonus Points: 1-10 points for emphasized project qualities, as listed in each award description. Three page application as per the general rules. SECTION SIXTEEN -INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES AWARDS Guatemala & South America (Send to IA Awards Chairman, Cheryl Obediente, [email protected]; 011-507-6675-9785 (c) Applications subject to general rules herein, to be mailed by January 15 of each year. Mexico & Central America (Send to IA Awards Chairman, Maria Regina Viau, [email protected]; 502-500-1553 IA-1 Civic Achievement Award- A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (sponsored by Esther P. DeSalinas) for the most outstanding contribution with civic improvement projects, community plantings,

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landscaping public area (design and plants), growing projects, horticulture workshops for children or adults, comprehensive program in environmental concerns. IA-2 YOUTH AWARD-The Violet Dawson Youth Award, A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (sponsored by Gloria Remedi), to an IA member club for an environmental education and/or garden project for youth. Monetary award to be divided equally if more than one applicant qualifies. IA-3 Wildflower Award-The Eleanor Yates Wildflower Award A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (Eleanor Yates) to an IA member club for establishing the most comprehensive planting of wildflowers and native plants in a public area such as a school ground or roadsides. IA are also eligible to apply for Section 10-Publication Awards; Section 12-Yearbook Awards (YB-2, YB-4, YB-6); Section 4- Floral Design (IA Flower Arranger of the Year);FD-2; Section 6 Gardening (G-1 and G-2); and Section 9-Membership and Promotions (Award MP-3) __________________________________________________________ IA FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS International Affiliates apply directly to IA Awards Chairman Cheryl Obediente or Maria Regina Viau by January 15. Requirements for Preparing a Book of Evidence for Flower Show Achievement Award-refer to Handbook for Flower Shows, 2017 edition. (IA)FS-1 International Affiliates Standard Flower Show-Sunburst Rosette

1. One(1) or more International Affiliate member club. Minimum of three) Special Exhibits required.

(IA)FS-2 Standard Flower Show Promoting NGC Objectives-Certificate of Merit and $100.00 for the Overall Winner (not currently

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sponsored) for the most outstanding Standard Flower Show that promotes the objectives of National Garden Clubs, Inc. (IA)FS-3 The Junne Johnsrud Schedule Award- A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (sponsored by Idalia Aguilar) for the best Standard Flower Show Schedule. (IA)FS-4 Standard Flower Show Staging Award-The Ellen Griffin Staging Award. A Certificate of Merit and $100.00 (sponsored by Sylvia Wray) for the most creative staging in a Standard Flower Show. At least six color photographs and a description of the special staging must accompany application. (IA)FS-5 International Floral and/or Horticulture Show Award. A Certificate of Merit to an International Specialized Floral and/or Horticulture Show, sponsored by National garden Clubs, Inc., in recognition of outstanding achievement. ____________________________________________________________ APPENDIX TO STATE AWARDS CHAIRMEN: First place winners in each category must be sent by mail or e-mail by the State Awards Chairman to the NGC Awards Chairman, Pat Young, 2844 Cyrene Dr., Hernando, MS 38632-9691 to be postmarked no later than January 15, or to the Awards Committee Member designated in the rules. A complete list of entries from your state should be included with submissions. If submitting entry by mail, send original application and one copy for NGC judging purposes. (NGC Awards Chair will keep one and the other application will be mailed for judging). If your state Awards Application Form has the same requirements as the NGC Awards Application Form, the State Awards Chairman may choose one of the methods below prior to sending to national level.

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1) Insert (write/type) necessary NGC information which is requiredat the top of your state’s award application;

2) Attach a sticky label with needed NGC information to the top offirst page of your state’s Award Application Form;

3) Complete the top of the NGC Award Application Form with thenecessary award/contact information and attach to your state’sAward Application Form. (This would allow you to place a 4”sheet on top the entry.

● National Affiliate members apply directly to Pat Young-postmarkno later than January 15.

● Publications-Send winning entries in all categories (except IA),to Carole Bullard, P.O. Box 9, Pope, MS 38658-0009. To bepostmarked no later than January 15. Electronic submissionsare acceptable if they are in either PDF or Word format.

● Yearbooks-The first place winning entry in each category shouldbe submitted by the State Awards Chairman to the RegionalAwards Chairman according to regional deadlines. Each Regiondecides to accept or decline electronic submissions. RegionalAwards Chairmen are to send the list of winners to Pat Young byMarch 30th of each year.

● International Affiliates: Apply to IA Awards Chairmen CherylObediente (Guatemala & South America) or Maria Regina Viau(Mexico & Central America)

Flower Show Achievement Awards (listed in a separate document)- Winning entries are sent to: Dot Yard, 1117 Old Wattsburg Rd., Waterford, PA 16441-4601, postmarked no later than January 15.

REGIONAL AWARDS CHAIRMAN: ● Member Award of Honor: forward winning entry to NGC Awards

Committee Member Jeanne Nelson, 143 S. Harrison Ave.,Congers, NY 10920-2229; 845-268-6220;[email protected]

● Yearbooks: Selection of regional first place winner in eachcategory will be made at regional level. Forward name of winnerin each category to: Pat Young by March 30th.

South Central RegionPages 95-100 (6 pages)

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION AWARD GUIDELINES (2017-2019) SCR Awards Chairman, Bobbie Verser

705 Stagecoach Village Circle, Little Rock, AR 72210 [email protected] 870-931-8455 (call/text)

Award Applications for NGC competition and SCR competition have different deadlines. PLEASE STUDY NGC Award requirements for 2017-2019 on the NGC website, gardenclub.org. SCR requirements may be found in The Communicator. Your state publication or website will have your state award requirements. Double check the deadlines.

1. ELIGIBILITY: Only federated garden clubs, members of federated garden clubs, and groupsof federated clubs in good standing are eligible to apply or sponsor applicants.

2. AWARDS YEAR: Jan. 1st through Dec. 31 of the same year constitutes an Award Year.

3. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRIES TO SCR: Adult SCR Award entries must be judged ineach state. Winning entries are then submitted by the State Awards Chairman with a listing ofentries attached to SCR Awards Chairman, Bobbie Verser. Deadline is Feb. 1. Electronicsubmissions are accepted.

SCR Award #22, is due Dec. 1, 2019, (second year of term) and is sent to SCR Chairman of Director’s Project, Shirley Tetreault, [email protected]. Or mail to 12404 Apache Pl. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87112.

4. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRIES TO NGC: Adult NGC Award entries are submitted toNGC Awards Chairman (deadline Jan. 15), by the State Awards Chairman with a listing ofentries attached. State Awards Chairman must see that duplications are prepared for entrieseligible for both SCR and NGC consideration. (SCR does not send Adult Award winning entriesto the NGC level). NGC rules state that entries must be sent by State Awards Chairman.

5. CONTESTS winners in your state for Youth Poetry, Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl Posters,Essay, Bird Posters, Sculpture, etc. are sent to appropriate SCR Youth Chairmen, listed in TheCommunicator. Do NOT send to SCR Awards Chairman. The SCR Youth Chairmen will sendappropriate entries to the national level.

6. CONTINUING PROJECTS: Entries may be continuing projects, but must document andshow significant work in the current awards year.

7. LENGTH OF ENTRY: An entry may not exceed 3 pages, using front of paper only. No plasticsheet protectors allowed. No loose materials. Include yearbook, only if required. Keep a copy ofthe entry. These will not be returned.

8. ENTRY CARD: State Awards Chairman is to attach a 3X5 card (approximate size) on thefirst page of the state’s Award Application Form. We do not have an SCR Award ApplicationForm. Place the following on the 3X5 card. A) Number and Name of SCR Award; B) Name ofclub/group of clubs; C) A contact name and e-mail address; D) Number of members in club orgroup of clubs; E) Number of members in your state organization; F) Name, e-mail address, andphone # of State Awards Chairman.

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9. RETURN OF APPLICATION: You should keep a copy of your entries. They will not bereturned. NGC and SCR will no longer award certificates for Press Books. States may continueor discontinue as they desire. See the replacement for SCR #15 on page 5 of this guide.

10. AWARDS: Monetary awards are offered only for designated awards. Only first placewinners scoring 90 or above are eligible to receive cash awards.

11. CATEGORIES: Clubs and states are in categories according to the number of dues payingmembers. They are as follows:

12. SCALE OF POINTS FOR AWARDS(exceptions noted – Publications, Yearbooks).

Presentation: 5 pts. Neat, concise, includes all required information.

Achievement: 65 pts. Scope of project; need and fulfillment; benefit; accomplishment; comprehensiveness of work; activities to attain goals; evaluation of goals reached; educational; prior planning; very brief history if continuing project; financial report; other.

Participation: 15 pts. Size of club; involvement of some of the following -members, community, government agencies, professionals, youth, residents infacilities, others. (Not all listed are required, mention only ones that apply).

Record or Documentation: 15 pts. Supporting data (as applicable), clear,well-labeled and neatly attached before & after photographs, landscape plan (does not have to be professional), financial report, letters of appreciation (if available), community awards, newspaper/magazine articles (if available), radio or TV script (if applicable), etc. Photocopies are permitted.

CLUBS: Ai, 29 members & under Aii, 30-59

Aiii, 60-99 Aiv, 100+

STATES: Di, 999 members & under Dii, 1,000-2,999 Diii, 3,000-7,999 Div, 8,000 +

CLUB YEARBOOKS: #16, 1. Club under 20 members

2. Club 20-293. Club 30-444. Club 45-695. Club 70-996. Club 100-2997. Club 300 +

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AWARD #1, ARBOR DAY DEDICATION, may be presented for dedication ceremony for the planting of tree/s. May be part of a new or continuing project, e.g. public buildings, highway or esplanade beautification, schools, other civic buildings. Application must show community involvement and educating the public about importance of trees. Invite some of the following; Mayor, public officials, Park & Recreation officials, FFA youth, Scouts, etc. Special consideration will be given to more unusual or unique dedications. (1st place, $25 to Single Club).

AWARD #2, CIVIC DEVELOPMENT, may be presented for a city landscape project; such as public buildings, municipal parks or gardens, median strips, libraries, museums, hospitals, schools, etc. Commercial projects are not eligible. May be a continuing project but must show significant work during this award year. Entries must contain 'before' & 'after' pictures. ($25 to 1st place, single club).

AWARD #3, CLUB PROGRAM, may be presented to a club having the most outstanding program given by member/s of that club. Program must stimulate interest in purpose and objectives of NGC. Program must be adaptable for presentation to other clubs of comparable size. Entry must be a typewritten text that can be read at a meeting not just a concept or description of a demonstration. Application should conform to general rules and include date, place, and by whom the program was given. An actual text of the program must be included in addition to the 3 page application. ($25 to 1st place, single club).

AWARD #4, OUTSTANDING YEARBOOK THEME, may be presented to a club for the most creative use of a theme carried throughout the programs for the year, incorporating the objectives of NGC. Yearbook must be submitted that was in effect for the awards year. Creativity and originality of theme will be considered. Correlation between theme and all club programs, projects, activities should be evident. ($25 to 1st place, single club).

AWARD #5, NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK, may be presented to a club for best promotion of National Garden Week. Entry must show evidence of educating the public about objectives of NGC, state, and local club. History of the garden club movement, our projects, and objectives should be evident. ($25, 1st place, single club).

AWARD #6, COMMUNITY CONCERN, may be presented to a club for a project to make the day brighter and surroundings more pleasant for residents of nursing homes, retirement homes, school for challenged youth or adults, children's hospitals, etc. by presenting program/s, decorating, taking gifts or plants, holding special parties. Hands on participation required. ($25, 1st place, single club).

AWARD #7A, SINGLE CLUB FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE, may be presented for a well prepared Flower Show Schedule. To be judged by NGC #29H Scale of Points for Evaluating Flower Show Schedules. ($25, 1st place, single club).

AWARD #7B, MULTIPLE CLUBS FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE, presented for a well prepared Flower Show Schedule. To be judged by NGC #29H Scale of Points for Evaluating Flower Show Schedules. ($25, 1st place, group of clubs).

AWARD #8, WATER CONSERVATION (new), may be presented to the most outstanding project with an emphasis on water conservation and/or clean water. ($25, 1st place single club).

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AWARD #9, LANDSCAPE DESIGN, (new) may be awarded to a club for creation or maintenance of a Sensory Garden for meditation, relaxation, or recreation. Award must reflect quality of design, arrangement of plant materials in beds or containers featuring taste, touch, smell, sound and sight. Landscape design plan required, but does not have to be done by professionals. ($25, 1st place single club).

AWARD #10, RECYCLING / LITTER CONTROL, may be awarded to a club for the best recycling and/or anti-litter project. ($25, 1st place single club).

AWARD #11, MEMBER AWARD OF HONOR, recognizes those NGC members, whose volunteer efforts, during a period of five years have made outstanding contribution/s to club and community in one or more of the following areas: Civic Development, Conservation, Design, Horticultural Therapy, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Youth Activities, All Around Excellence. ELIGIBILITY: Any member of a state garden club, who has never served as a member of the NGC Board of Directors, including State Presidents. Guidelines and the Member Award of Honor Application Form may be found on the NGC Website, www.gardenclub.org. Complete form, send to your state Awards Chairman by Jan 1. State Awards Chair sends the application to the SCR Awards Chair by Feb 1. The winning entry in our region will receive an invitation to attend a function at the NGC Convention, and will be presented a certificate, a pin, and the book of evidence that was submitted. All four of our states are encouraged to send in an application for this award.

AWARD #12, FLORAL DESIGN PROGRAM (new). – may be awarded for the most outstanding program or workshop teaching floral design to club members and/or the public. (Excluding NGC

Flower Show Schools and Symposiums). $25, 1st place single club.

AWARD #13, YOUTH PROGRAM AWARD, may be presented to a club best meeting the challenge of youth during the awards year. Must show direct work with youth, e.g. series of environmental meetings; Adopt a School; a complete program for youth (nature hikes, Flower Show, sponsored contest), or through High School, Intermediate or Junior Gardener activities. ($50, 1st place single club).

AWARD #14, PUBLICATION AWARD, may be awarded for outstanding publications by (A) a club or (B) group of clubs or state. Printed publications or those prepared for electronic distribution are acceptable entries. Newsletters or bulletins must be published 3 times per year or more.1) Brochures 2) Newsletters (1-2 pages) 3) Newsletters (3 pages or more)4) Manual or handbook 5) Calendars 6) Cookbooks 7) Other($10 each will be presented to 1st place winner in each category of both A and B).

Scale of Points for Publications: (5) Presentation, application to include brief description of publication, club & state membership;(60) Achievement, educational, informative, accurate, clarity of subject, quality of printing,

photography and/or graphics, coverage received, general appeal;(5) Indicates that the organization is a member of NGC;(15) Promotes NGC Objectives;(15) Record or Documentation (number of copies distributed/sold, how distributed, financial info;

cost of publishing, price if sold, market seen).

AWARD #15, CONTAINER GARDENING, (new) may be awarded to a single garden club for the most outstanding container or containers of fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers or a

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combination thereof, placed in a public setting. Application forms of three pages allowed. At least one photo required, clear, well labeled and neatly attached plant list, any publicity or letter of thanks, (if received). ($25, first place, single club).

AWARD #16, YEARBOOK AWARDS: The categories for Yearbooks are listed on page 2 of this guide. State Awards Chairman may send a winner from each category to SCR Awards Chairman for judging on the SCR level. A list of the clubs along with categories should accompany the entries. Those judging yearbooks on the SCR level should adhere to the requirements listed on NGC Website, (Award Listings, Yearbooks).

SCR AWARD #22, DIRECTOR’S PROJECT: 2017-2019, "Beautifying Our Communities”. Application is made in the second year of the Director’s term. All applications must be submitted to SCR Director’s Project Chairman, Shirley Tetrault, by Dec. 1, 2019. Each state will be eligible to receive $100 for the most outstanding community project. One club will receive a marker with their club name to be posted where project is located. The objectives and goals of the SCR Director must be evident during judging.

SCR AWARD #23, SWEEPSTAKES AWARD: This award is given to the winner of the most First Place awards received at the Awards Banquet during the SCR convention. You do not prepare an application for this particular award. It is determined by the SCR Awards Chairman using the following guide. The winning single club receives $25.

CONTESTS

SCR #17, YOUTH BIRD CONTEST: All poster entries are submitted to SCR Bird Chairman. SCR Bird of the Year will be announced at the beginning of each SCR term by the SCR Bird Poster Awards Chairman and published in the Communicator and on the SCR website.

1. All entries must be sponsored by a local Garden Club.2. Posters must feature the "SCR Bird of the Year":2017-2018, Male Eastern Bluebird2018-2019, Male Ruby throated Hummingbird3. Eligible students are 1st -5th graders. Home schooled students are eligible.4. Materials may include: Crayons, markers, poster paints, water colors, etc. Paperchoice is decided by the student. The size must be 8 X 10 inches.5. Place on back lower right corner of poster: Student's name, grade, sponsoring club,and contact information for sponsoring club member, (give name, address, phone #, ande-mail of contact person). Be sure marker does not bleed.6. Each club president should have entries judged to determine a first place winner foreach grade level. First Place winners (in grades 1-5) should be mailed to MardiMcKenzie to arrive no later than Jan. 1. (1054 CS 2930, Tuttle, OK 73089). Questions,call 405-820-2264.7. Scale of points: 25 pts. for each of the following: Originality, method, artwork, andoverall effectiveness of the piece.8. Copy winning posters as they will not be returned.9. Posters may include artwork pasted upon a 2nd piece of paper. No 3D allowed.

SCR #18, YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST:Title for 2017-2018, “Community Gardens – A Solution to Blight, Crime, and Hunger”

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Title for 2018-2019, “The Impact of Bottled Water on the Environment and the Water Supply” Eligible to students 9th -12th grades. Home schooled students are eligible. Length of essay: Between 600-700 words. All words counted. Must be typed and titled. Sponsored by single garden club, group of member clubs, councils or districts, state garden clubs. Entries become property of NGC. $1,000 NGC scholarship awarded to 1st place winner. If underclassman, this is held until student enters college. 2nd place winner receives $100. Deadlines: Send entries to State Chair, observe state deadlines. State Chairman sends to SCR Youth Essay Contest Chairman, by January 1st. SCR winners are sent to NGC Essay Contest Chairman by February 1.

SCR #19, YOUTH POETRY CONTEST - Entries submitted to SCR Youth Poetry Chairperson. Title for 2017-2018, “Let It Grow” Title for 2018-2019, “Pop Goes the Seed”

Eligibility: Kindergarten – 9th graders, and includes Home schooled, Resource, and English as 2nd Language. All entries must be typed and titled. Include name, address, age, grade, and school of participant on back of entry. List sponsoring garden club and state federation. All entries become property of NGC. Poems do not have to rhyme. May be traditional verse, acrostics, blank verse, cinquiains, diamond poems, limerick or Haiku.

Scale of Points: (10pts, title); (40 pts., content); (30pts, creativity); ( 20 pts, style).

Entries to State Youth Chairman, observe state deadlines. State winners are sent to SCR Youth Activities/Poems Chairman by January 1st. SCR winners are sent to NGC Youth Poetry Contest Chairman by February 1st.

SCR #20, YOUTH SCULPTURE CONTEST: Purpose is to encourage youth to keep our planet green. For grades 4-8th and Home schooled are eligible. Sculptures to consist of recyclable, reused, and reduced materials. Width can be no more than 8 1/2 X 11 inches. Height should be in proportion to width. Entry form on NGC website, www.gardenclub.org

Place two 4X6 photos of sculpture on back of entry form. Send entries to state Sculpture Chairman by state deadline. States send to SCR Sculpture Chairman by January 15. SCR Chairman sends to NGC Sculpture Contest Chairman by February 15th.

SCR #21, SMOKEY BEAR / WOODSY OWL POSTER CONTEST: States send entries to designated SCR Smokey/Woodsy Poster Contest Chairman. Must be sponsored by a local garden club. Posters must feature either character, but not both. Clothing color must be accurate. For students 1-5th grade, home schooled eligible. Poster size, 11 X 17 inches. May use crayons, markers, poster paints, water colors. Students choice of paper. Place on back, lower right hand corner: Name, grade, sponsoring club, local club contact person with address, phone #. State Chairman submits 5 (one for each grade) to SCR Smokey/Woodsy Poster Contest Chairman by February 21st. SCR sends posters to NGC Smokey/Woodsy Owl Chairman by March 10th. Scale of pts: 20% for each: originality, design, slogan, artwork, and overall message.

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