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NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. Awards Banquet ~ May 3, 2014

85th Annual Convention Norman, Oklahoma

“Black Gold & Red Earth”

The awards presented during this 85th convention of National Garden Clubs are for entries that reflect projects/activities that occurred in 2013. Exceptions are noted. A project may be new or continued. Yearbooks and Press Books were judged on the state and regional levels. Each region selected First Place winners in each category to be awarded NGC cer-

tificates. Congratulations to all for outstanding applications!

2013-2015 AWARDS COMMITTEE Bobbie Verser, Chairman Carol Keefe, Vice-Chairman Jeanne Nelson, Flower Show Achievement Awards Debbie Hinchey, Press Book, Publicity Press Book, Yearbook, & Member Award of Honor Vera Bowen, Wildflower Grants and Awards Lynne Ehnert, High School Service Awards and Essay Contest Chairman Ursula De Beick, International Affiliates Awards Chairman Blanca de Langarica, International Affiliates Awards Vice-Chairman

OUR SPECIAL APPRECIATION TO SPONSORS OF AWARDS Idalia Aguilar Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs Judi Davis Alice de Somma Former Presidents of Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. June Ashworth Sylvia Wray California Garden Clubs, Inc. The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. The Delaware Federation of Garden Clubs The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc. The Garden Clubs of Illinois, Inc. The Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc. The Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc. The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc. New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. The Garden Club of New Jersey, Inc. The Garden Club of Ohio, Inc. Esther de Salinas The Garden Club of South Carolina, Inc. Nancy C. Voyles Jan Warshauer Eleanor Yates Vision of Beauty Calendar Committee Alice and LeRoy Overton Bobbie Verser

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING AND TO THEIR COMMITTEES FOR EVALUATING THE AWARD APPLICATIONS

Gay Austin Vera Bowen Phyllis Byrum Mary Sue Colvin Sandy Dennis Bonni Dinneen Elaine DiPeitro Lynne Ehnert Pat Haering Carol Keefe Andrea Little Judy Newman Carolyn Patterson Robin Porkorski Dave Robson Nan Jean Roller Poss Tarpley Kathy Thomas Nancy Voyles Jan Warshauer & Calendar Committee Publication Evaluators NGC Judges for Flower Show Achievement Awards Regional committees for Press Books, Yearbooks

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CATEGORIES BY SIZE GARDEN CLUB applications are judged according to size determined by number of members on whom NGC and State dues are paid, including Active, Associate, Inactive, Honorary, etc. i. Small Club - 29 members and under ii Medium Club - 30-59 members iii Large Club - 60-99 iv Ex-large Club - 100 members + STATE GARDEN CLUB applications are 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 ii. Medium State - 1,000—2,999 members iii. Large State - 3,000—7,999 members iv Ex-large State - 8,000 members+

CATEGORIES BY TYPE ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility to apply and receive awards as noted: A. Single member garden club (further divided by size—noted above) B. Group of member clubs (council, districts, etc.) C. Individual garden club members D. State Garden Club (further divided by size—noted above) E. Affiliates (dues paid directly to NGC) F. Individual Affiliate members (member of NGC Affiliate) G. International Affiliate H. Individual International Affiliate I. Region J. Junior Garden Clubs K. Individual Youth

CERTIFICATES After judging, award applicants will receive one of the three certificates listed below, according to judges’ decisions: Overall Winners First Place Certificate or Certificate of Merit

Runners-up Certificate of Commendation (by category size/type)

All other submissions Certificate of Appreciation

National Garden Clubs, Inc. Award Winners for the Year 2013

#1 CIVIC ACHIEVEMENT - The Kellogg Civic Achievement Award - Silver snack tray by Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc. OVERALL WINNER - The Village Garden Club of La Jolla (Aiv) CA The Jacaranda Tree Planting Project creates an environmentally beneficial attraction that encourages residents, visitors and travelers to enjoy the local landscape, especially when the trees are covered with lavender blossoms. Donors con-tribute $50 to purchase a Jacaranda tree. Planting sites are arranged so that the public benefits. A Tree Dedication Ceremony is held annually. Ai Cumming Garden Club GA Aii A&M Garden Club TX Aiii Plattsmouth Garden Club NE

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#2 GARDEN CENTER - The Fisher Garden Center Award - Silver snack tray OVERALL WINNER - Grapevine Garden Club (Aiv) TX The Grapevine Garden Club’s West Texas Street Beautification Project provides gardening assistance to local low income housing community through volunteer workdays and donation of planting material. Objectives are to brighten and improve neighborhoods, visit with residents, and have club members involved in a worthwhile project. Ai Park Place Garden Club MS Aii Afternoon Garden Club OH

#3 LITERARY HORTICULTURAL INTEREST - no winners #4 HORTICULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT - The Evelyn Mooney Award - Purple Rosette WINNER - Marianne Parrs, member of Southwind Garden Club TN Establishing a wildflower garden, creating formal gardens with herbs, annuals, and perennials, and creating a habi-tat for birds and butterflies is important to any one and their community. Sharing knowledge, cuttings, and seeds further enables Marianne to change the lives of many.

#6 CONSERVATION - In honor of Lucile Droege Mauntel - Silver snack tray donation by National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc. in honor of Former NGC President, Shirley Nicolai. OVERALL WINNER - The Garden Club of Fair Haven (Aii) NJ Purchasing and planting dune grass helped this club restore the borough’s dune structure following Super Storm Sandy. Three miles of beaches and protective sand dunes were demolished during the storm. Ai Moorhead Garden Club MS Aiii Worthington Garden Club OH Aiv The Garden Club of Charleston SC C Kay Cox of Aldersgate Garden club TN Div The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. GA

#7 SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT OVERALL WINNER - Doris and John Brasher of Fayette Garden Club (C) AL This special couple give of their time to work with female inmates involved in community beautification. Doris pre-pares meals served during work sessions. John helps with coordinating activities and securing equipment from city officials. Ai Kalmia Garden Study Club SC Aii Hilliard Area Garden Club OH Aiii Hazleton Area Garden Club PA Aiv Colleyville Garden Club TX B Hilton Head Council of Garden Clubs SC Div Texas Garden Clubs, Inc. TX

#8 YOUTH HORTICULTURE EDUCATION The Helen Hussey Champlin Award - $50 - donation by New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs OVERALL WINNER - Hill and Dale Garden Club (Ai) NCA This club offers four 2 hour after school classes in spring and fall and various Summer School activities. Many vegetables are planted. In fall, classes focus on harvesting and cooking. Aii Garden Club of Rogers AR Aiii Derry Garden Club NH Aiv Salisbury Garden Club VA B Council of Garden Clubs Laurel and Jones County MS #10J JUNIOR AND/OR INTERMEDIATE GARDEN CLUB - In honor of Augusta H. Brewer WINNERS 10J-B (5th graders –Little Shadows Garden Club (sponsor, Shady Oaks Garden Club) LA 10-J-D (3rd-5th graders) - L & C Youth Garden Club (sponsor, Alice Bell Garden Club) MS

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#12 PUBLICATIONS - Tommy Donnan Certificates of Merit 1) Newsletter—1 sheet of paper Ai Westchester Garden Club VA Windows on Westchester Aii Pucketos Garden Club PA Pucketos Petaler Aiv Lake of the Woods Garden Club VA Notes B Central West District IN Central West District Newsletter Div Texas Garden Clubs, Inc. TX Texas Keeping in Touch 2) Newsletter or Magazine of 3-12 pages Ai Cedar Run Garden Club VA Stepping Stones Aii North End Flower Club of Greater Seattle District WA Flowers for Friendship Aiii Rake and Hoe Garden Club NJ The Bloomin’ Times Aiv San Clemente Garden Club CA The Garden Trellis B Diablo Foothills District, Inc. CA Round the Mountain Di Federated Garden Clubs of Nebraska, Inc. NE Nebraska Garden NEWS Diii The Garden Club of South Carolina, IInc. SC The Gallivanting Gardener 3) Magazine or Bulletin of 13-24 pages Aii Calvert Garden Club MD Garden Post Aiii Kent Garden Club, Inc. MI Kent Thymes B Tidewater District VA Tidewater News & Views Dii Wisconsin Garden Club Federation WI Wisconsin Gardens Diii Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania PA Keystone Gardener Div California Garden Clubs, Inc. CA Golden Gardens eNews I Pacific Region Pac. WACONIAH 4) Magazine or Bulletin over 24 pages Aii Champion Forest Garden Club TX Champion Forest Newsletter B District III NCA District III Digest Di New Mexico Garden Clubs, Inc. NM New Mexico Gardener Dii Washington State Federated Garden Clubs WA Smoke Signals Diii The Garden Club of South Carolina, Inc. SC The South Carolina Gardener Div The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. GA Garden Gateways #13 PUBLICATIONS - Tommy Donnan Certificates of Merit 1) Manuals, Handbooks Ai District VIII Judges’ Council NY Manual - Color my World B Gardening Consultants Council NCA Membership Directory Di New Mexico Garden Clubs, Inc. NM Awards Handbook Dii Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs WA Garden Club Outside the Box Diii Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc. MD Directory 2013/2014 Div The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. GA The Guide E Chinook District ELLE Designers WA Guidelines 2) Educational Ai Town View Garden Club GA Tree Talk Aii A&M Garden Club TX Plants for SOS Di Federated Garden Clubs of Nebraska, Inc. NE Nebraska Garden News Articles Div The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. GA Scatter Info As We Bloom & Grow 3) Horticulture, Design Ai Moonflower Garden Club DE A Gardener’s Notebook Aii Derry Garden Club NH Garden With a Child 4) History Ai The Marks Garden Club MS Historical Legacy of The Marks Garden Club Aii Jardin du Lac Garden Club MO 40th Anniversary Celebration Dii Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. LA Through the Years

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5) Membership Ai Sandown Garden Club NH Membership Information Aii Atkinson Garden Club NH Membership Brochure Aiii Westlake Village Garden Club CA Membership Brochure Aiv Colleyville Garden Club TX Membership Brochure Aiv Mountain Garden Club NH Membership Information B Augusta Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. GA Why Join A Garden Club? 6)Calendars Ai Nezperce Garden Club ID 2014 Calendar Aiii Seacoast Garden Club ME 2013 Seacoast Gardens B Anderson Council of Garden Clubs SC 2014 Calendar Dii Rhode Island Fed. Of Garden Clubs, Inc. RI RI Gardens Through the Year Div The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. GA Expressions 2014 Calendar 7)Cookbooks Ai Amicalola Garden Club GA Treasured Recipes Aii Evergreen Garden Club WA Favorite Recipes Aiii Live Oak Garden Club FL Growing and Cooking with Herbs Dii New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs NH A Garden Full of Recipes 8)Other Aii Sunnyvale Garden Club TX Protecting & Conserving our Natural Resources Aiv The Garden Club of Charleston SC Living History Walking Trail B Greater Little Rock Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. AR Urban Delights - tour guide Di Arizona Fed. Of Garden Clubs AZ High Desert Celebration Dii Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. AR Growing Together Diii Federated Garden Clubs of NY State NY Did You Know? Div California Garden Clubs, Inc. CA Fun in the Sun in San Diego #14J HORTICULTURE ACHIEVEMENT BY A JUNIOR AND/OR INTERMEDIATE GARDEN CLUB The Hessie Thomson Morrah Award - $50 OVERALL WINNER - Junior Gardeners SC (sponsor, The Avid Gardeners) These Junior Garden Club members learn about native trees on Hilton Head Island. Objectives of sponsors are to identify and introduce students to historic trees, encourage protection of trees, and write about historic trees. #15 MEMBERSHIP - The Violet N. Gose Award - Silver tray awarded to A. and B. A. State Garden Club showing the greatest increase in paid membership , as of October 31, 2011 - $100 awarded WINNER - California Garden Clubs, Inc. CA B. State Garden Club showing the greatest increase per capita - $100 awarded WINNER - Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. CO

#16 YEARBOOKS BY REGIONS NEW ENGLAND REGION A. Garden Clubs 1. (under 20) Monmouth Garden Club ME 2. (20-29) Hameho Garden Club RI 3. (30-44) Bristol Garden Club RI 4. (45-69) Seacoast Garden Club ME 5. (70-99) Edgewood Garden Club RI 6. (100-299) Barrington Garden Club RI

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#16 YEARBOOKS (continued) CENTRAL ATLANTIC REGION A. Garden Clubs 1. (under 20) Brandywine Garden Club DE 2. (20-29) Butternut Valley Garden Club NY 3. (30-44) The Bay Shore Garden Club NY 4. (45-69) Neshanic Garden Club NJ 5. (70-99) The Dorchester Garden Club MD 6. (100-299) The Charles County Garden Club MD

SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION A. Garden Clubs 1. (under 20) Bland Garden Club SC 2. (20-29) Kalmia Garden Club SC 3. (30-44) Lancaster Garden Club SC 4. (45-69) Hanover Towne Garden Club VA 5. (70-99) Flowertown Garden Club SC 6. (100-299) Raleigh Garden Club NC 7. (300+) The Garden Club of Charleston SC B. Group of clubs or districts Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia SC

DEEP SOUTH A. Garden Clubs 1. (under 20) Amaryllis Garden Club AL 2. (20-29) Charleston’s Magnolia Garden Club MS 3. (30-44) Spalding Garden Club GA 4. (45-69) The Dunwoody Garden Club GA 5. (70-99) 6. (100-299) The Ocean Spring Garden Club MS D. State Garden Club The Garden Club of Alabama, Inc. AL E. Council of Judges or Consultants Tennessee Council of Nationally Accredited Flower Show Judges TN

CENTRAL REGION A. Garden Clubs 1. (under 20) Lake Superior Garden Club WI 2. (20-29) Chemical City Garden Club MI 3. (30-44) Smalltown Garden Club IN 4. (45-69) Buffalo Grove Garden Club IL 5. (70-99) Kent Garden Club MI 6. (100-299) Naperville Garden Club IL 7. (300+) Springfield Civic Garden Club IL B. Group of clubs or districts West Michigan Flower Arrangers Guild MI

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION A. Garden Clubs 1. (under 20) 2. (20-29) Harrisburg Garden Club AR 3. (30-44) Hondo Garden Club TX 4. (45-69) 5. (70-99) Plano Garden Club TX 6. (100-299) Tulsa Garden Club OK

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#16 YEARBOOKS ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION A. Garden Clubs 1. (under 20) Bonner Springs Garden Club KS 2. (20-29) Malta Dirt Daubers Garden Club MT 3. (30-44) Dirt Diggers Garden Club WY 4. (45-69) Dell Rapids Garden Club SD 5. (70-99) Plattsmouth Garden Club NE 6. (100-299) Anaconda Garden Club MT

PACIFIC REGION A. Garden Clubs 1. (under 20) Columbian Garden Club OR 2. (20-29) Desert Designers AZ 3. (30-44) Tigard Garden Club OR 4. (45-69) Olympia Garden Club WA 5. (70-99) Riviera Garden Club CA 6. (100-299) San Clemente Garden Club CA 7. (300+) Village Garden Club of La Jolla CA B. Group of clubs or districts Diablo Foothills District CA Di –1 (with ads) Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs OR Dii– 2 (without ads) California Garden Clubs CA E. Councils of Judges or Consultants Capital Judges Council CA #19 HORTICULTURE THERAPY OVERALL WINNER - Muirfield Village Garden Club (Ai) OH This club works with the horticultural program at Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville. Twenty inmates who qualify study 25 hours weekly for a year. Upon completion and passing of a certification test through the Ohio Nurs-ery and Landscape Association, they may seek employment in garden and landscape related businesses. Aii New Albany Garden Club MS Aiii Clarice Wilson Garden Club SC Aiv Boca Raton Garden Club FL B Inland Empire District WA Div Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. GA #20 ROADSIDE BEAUTIFICATION - $100 donation by California Garden Clubs, Inc. OVERALL WINNER - The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. (Div) GA The Garden Clubs of Georgia and the Georgia Dept. of Transportation work together to beautify and improve the roadsides with wildflowers, trees, shrubs, bulbs and annuals. This is a continuing project. Ai Rainsville Garden Club AL Aii Horsehead Bay Garden Club WA Aiv Village Pines Garden Club AR

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#23 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL, ORGANIZATION, OR INSTITUTE: (NON-MEMBERS) Dr. Waddall Barnes - nominated by The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.

Judy Seydel - nominated by Garden Clubs of Idaho, Inc.

#24 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR STATE GARDEN CLUBS A. Membership under 1,000

B. Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.: Membership 1,001 to 3,999, awarded $500 and medallion. AR Pop tabs collection to benefit Ronald McDonald House near Children’s Hospital in Little Rock

B. Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.: Membership from 1,001 to 3,999, awarded $500 and medallion. Provides a 2 day conservation camp for 59 years, with programs, workshops, and educational opportunities for all attending. TN

C. Membership 4,000-7,999

D. The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.: Membership over 8,000, awarded $500 and medallion. GA “Commitment to the Future”, state scholarship program in existence since 1942, to help with educational expenses of college students majoring in horticulture and environmental design. #25 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR REGIONS - Application is made in the second year of an Administration

#26 LANDSCAPE DESIGN EDUCATION — The Lorena M. Spillers Award - Silver snack tray by The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. - no entries

#27 RADIO AND/OR TV OVERALL WINNER - Hazleton Area Garden Club (Aiii) PA A program, “The Girls” was aired 23 times within a week on SSPTV/Channel 13. “Think Spring” was a 1/2 hour epi-sode featuring knowledgeable horticulturists and floral designers. Ai Piper’s Landing Garden Club FL Aiv The Garden Club of Charleston SC

#28 LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR CHURCH GARDENS - Silver tray donation by Nancy Voyles OVERALL WINNER - Toni Moorehead of Grapevine Garden Club (C– individual) TX Toni is a Master Gardener and professional landscaper. A new courtyard and walkway garden provides a relaxing place for visiting and meditating. Landscaping labor was done by church member volunteers under Toni’s direction. Ai Greenbush Garden Club NY Aii Ripley Garden Club MS

#29-1 BLUE STAR MEMORIAL LANDSCAPING, HIGHWAY MARKER Ai Grow and Glow Garden Club MO Aii Buckhead Men’s Garden Club GA

#29-2 BLUE STAR MEMORIAL LANDSCAPING, BYWAY MARKER Ai Discovery Bay CA Aii Crofton Village Garden Club MD Aiii Clematis Garden Club NY B Fair Hills and Glasgow Garden Clubs VA

#29-3 BLUE STAR MEMORIAL LANDSCAPING, MEMORIAL MARKER OVERALL WINNER - Driftwood Garden Club (Ai) SC This club received permission to place a Blue Star Memorial Marker in Veterans Memorial Park in Portage. Their de-sire was to place it in clear sight of the public with a landscape design to coordinate with the plant materials and hard-scapes within the park. Club members and the Parks Dept. assist in the maintenance of the plantings. Aii Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island FL B District X TX

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#31 HAZEL O’HERN - The National Gardener Award - Silver snack tray WINNER - Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc. (18.24%) (The state must have a minimum of 150 paid subscription and a 10% increase for the year). KY (winner for 2 consecutive years)

#32J CONSERVATION AWARD FOR JUNIOR AND/OR INTERMEDIATE GARDEN CLUB - $10 by Judi Davis WINNER - Dandy Lions Junior Garden Club MS This Junior Garden Club is sponsored by Park Place Garden Club. This project taught the science of composting. Students worked with milk jugs, shredded paper, crumbled leaves, vegetable scraps, coffee grounds & egg shells.

#33 HIGH SCHOOL GARDENERS ACCOMPLISHMENT - $100 sponsored by June Ashworth WINNER - Garden of Eden Junior Garden Club TX This Junior Garden Club is sponsored by Hemphill Garden Club. Programs on propagations and container garden-ing, as well as centerpieces made with sliced logs, local greenery, berries, dried oranges, cinnamon sticks and can-dles were enjoyed by these students.

#38 CALENDAR FLOWER ARRANGER OF THE YEAR - silver tray donated by Jan Warshauer) 2015 Arranger of the Year

Brenda Bingham, Cedar Grove, NJ

2015 International Affiliate Arranger of the Year Audrey Claridge, Palmerston North, New Zealand

#39 LITTER/RECYCLING/RECLAMATION - $100 donation by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. OVERALL WINNER - Green Meadow Point Garden Club (Ai) VA Reusing is a goal of this club. Many members donate magazines to shelters, offices, etc. Gift boxes and bags are passed along and plastic bags are returned to stores or donated to day cares for disposal of diapers. An article appears each month in the newsletter with ways to reuse or repurpose various items. Aii Alice Bell Garden Club MS Aiii The Landings Garden Club GA

#40 LANDSCAPE DESIGN CONSULTANTS - Hubert Bond Owens Silver Trophy (silver snack tray) WINNER - Landscape Design Consultants Council GA This Council sponsored a two day Tri-Refresher course for NGC Landscape Design, Gardening Study, and Envi-ronmental Studies for credit. Included was a lecture by Jenks Farmer, tour of seven gardens, water conservation presentation, and a tour of a County Recycling facility.

#41 CONSERVATION EDUCATION - The Hazel Johnson Award — Silver snack tray by The Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc. OVERALL WINNER - The Garden Club of Charleston (Aiv) SC Historic Trees for Historic Places is the identification and protection of an important natural resource. This club has partnerships with Charles Towne Landing and the City of Charleston. Planting of historic tree species and identify-ing and celebrating existing ones is an important goal. Aii Belle Haven Garden Club MS Aiii Grenada Garden Club MS

#42 BIRD PROTECTION - $50 donated by The Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc. Silver snack tray awarded. OVERALL WINNER - Ocean Springs Garden Club (Aiii) MS Ai Ferriday Garden Club LA Aii Spade and Trowel Garden Club GA Aiv Salisbury Garden Club VA B Lancaster Council of Garden Clubs SC

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#43 BUTTERFLY - In honor of Deen Day Sanders - $500 donated by Alice and LeRoy Overton OVERALL WINNER - Moneta Garden Club (Aii) VA This club educated a Kindergarten class about the life cycle and habitat on the monarch butterfly. In class lessons and outdoor participation in designing and planting a butterfly garden provided valuable experiences. Ai Boiling Spring Lakes Garden Club NC Aiii San Clemente Garden Club CA Aiv Grapevine Garden Club, Inc. TX B District II AL

#44 PUBLICITY PRESS BOOK BY REGIONS CENTRAL REGION Ai Windsor Garden Club MO Aii Maryville Garden Club MO Aiii Holland Garden Club MI Aiv Springfield Civic Garden Club IL

CENTRAL ATLANTIC REGION Ai Greenport Garden Club NY Aii Newark Garden Club NY Aiii Hazleton Area Garden Club PA Aiv Penn-Cumberland Garden Club PA B Garden Clubs of Columbia County NY E Harrisburg Area Civic Garden Center PA

DEEP SOUTH REGION Ai Oglethorpe Garden Club GA Aii Brandon Garden Club MS Aiii Garden Club of Signal Mountain TN Aiv Key West Garden Club at West Martello FL E The Garden Center, Inc. GA

NEW ENGLAND REGION Ai Sandown Garden Club NH Aii Atkinson Garden Club NH Aiii Sogkonate Garden Club RI Aiv Barrington Garden Club RI

PACIFIC REGION Ai Condon Garden Club OR Aii Roseville Better Garden Club CA Aiii Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club CA

ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION Aii Dearborn Garden Club MT Aiii Anaconda Garden Club MT

SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION Ai Green Meadow Point Garden Club VA Aii Rappahannock Garden Club VA Aiii Chesapeake Bay Garden Club VA B Tidewater District VA

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION Ai Harrisburg Garden Club AR Aii Bentonville Garden Club AR Aiv Bella Vista Garden Club AR

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#46 WORLD GARDENING - Silver snack tray by The Garden Clubs of Illinois, Inc. OVERALL WINNER - Woodland Garden Club (Ai) TX “Seeds for the Desert” services and supports gardens in the Sahara Desert. Clubs collect packages of garden seeds and are forwarded to “Not Forgotten International” where material is distributed. Aii Emerald Necklace Garden Club OH

#48 HORTICULTURE THERAPY GARDEN PROJECT OVERALL WINNER - Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. (Div) FL The Avon Park Correctional Institution’s “Therapy through Plants” has a calming effect on inmates. Physical fit-ness, emotional fitness and spiritual fitness are achieved through planting experiences. Future training is a goal. Ai Green Hills Garden Club VA Aii Brandon Garden Club MS Aiii Clarice Wilson Garden Club SC Aiv Cape Fear Garden Club NC

#49 COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE DESIGN - The William C. Welch Award OVERALL WINNER - Atkinson Garden Club (Aii) NH A local high school began a project to create a butterfly garden in a barren courtyard. This club allocated funds appointed a committee and began helping the students. Ai Coreopsis Circle of Tallahassee Garden Club FL Aiii Village Pines Garden Club AR

#50 HISTORIC PRESERVATION - The May Duff Walters Award for Preservation of Beauty Silver snack tray by The Garden Club of New Jersey, Inc. OVERALL WINNER - A&M Garden Club (Aii) TX Restoring Richard Carter Park to prepare for College Station’s 75th birthday prompted this project. Plants, grasses, native plant beds, trees, and shrubs have all been addressed. Ai Camellia Garden Club of Beaufort SC Aiii Cassina Garden Club GA Aiii Frisco Garden Club TX Aiv Gates Mills Garden Club OH

#51 DECORATION OF HISTORIC BUILDING OVERALL WINNER - A&M Garden Club (Aii) TX This club prepared historic floral arrangement for College Station’s 75th Anniversary Celebration exhibit at George Bush Presidential Library from Oct. 21-Jan. 4. Designs complimented historic times. Ai Crossroads of Hughesville Garden Club MD Aii Clarice Wilson Garden Club SC Aiv The Nauset Garden Club MA B Aiken Garden Club Council SC

#52 LIFE MEMBERSHIP - $100 each - donation by Alice de Somma A. State Garden Club with greatest increase in NGC Life Memberships from May 1, 2013, through April 30, 2014. Oklahoma Garden Club, Inc. OK

B. State Garden Club with greatest per capita increase in NGC Life Memberships from May 1, 2013, through April 30, 2014. Oklahoma Garden Clubs, Inc. OK

#53 NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK - $100 by The Garden Club of South Carolina, Inc. OVERALL WINNER - Ft. Benjamin’s Blossoms Garden Club (Aii) IN Garden Club volunteers worked at display tables at Fort Benjamin Harrison YMCA for this full week. They ad-dressed gardening concerns nd distributed information. Ai Harrisburg Garden Club AR Aiii Milford Garden Club DE Aiv Temple Terrace Garden Club FL B Augusta Council of Garden Clubs GA

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#54 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION—The Jesse M. Connor Award $100 by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. OVERALL WINNER - Danbury Garden Club (Aiii) CT Danbury Junior Garden Club began in Oct., 2013. Students are offered a structured, educational program in a safe and nurturing environment. Fall activities included planting of bulbs in buckets so that spring blooms will appear. In Dec. a Christmas tree was decorated for the birds with ornaments created by the students. Ai Park Place Garden Club MS Aii Northwood Garden Club MS B Hilton Head Council of Garden Clubs SC

#55J YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN AWARD - The Winifred F. Fink Award - $25 by the Garden Club of Ohio, Inc. OVERALL WINNER - Youth Division of Shelter Island Garden Club NY (sponsored by Garden Club of Shelter Island) Over 1,000 daffodil bulbs were planted by students to enhance Shelter Island roads and gardens.

#60 JUNIOR LEADERSHIP AWARD - The Mary Louise Michie Award - $100 donation by Former Presidents of Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs WINNER - Tako Ferguson (Greensboro Garden Club) GA Under Tako’s leadership a landscape design was developed consisting of 4 raised beds filled with soil and amend-ments. They were planted with herbs, vegetables, perennials, bulbs, and annuals.

#62 LANDSCAPE DESIGN - Silver snack tray by The Delaware Federation of Garden Clubs OVERALL WINNER - Azalea Garden Club of Marion (Aii) SC A colorful garden enhances a drab median on Oak Street. This revitalizes an area established in the 1830’s with knockout roses, liriope, a magnolia, brick paths, and bird bath and bird box. Ai Twilight Garden Club TN Aiii Brighton Garden Club MI

#63 WEBSITE - $100 (divided) by The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. OVERALL WINNER (Designed/managed by club member/s)- $50 presented to Rome Federated Garden Clubs, Inc. (B) GA Ai Francis Fauquier Garden Club VA Aii Spalding Garden Club GA Aiii Clarice Wilson Garden Club SC Aiv Vista Garden Club CA OVERALL WINNER (Professionally designed)- $50 presented to Kent Garden Club MI

#65J JUNIOR GARDEN CLUB HORTICULTURE AWARD - $25 each by Wisconsin Garden Club Federation WINNER OF B (4th—6th grade) - Planting Pride Junior Garden Club LA Junior Garden Club, sponsored by Ferriday Garden Club, learned how to plant and grow vegetables

WINNER OF C (K—1st and 5th grades) - Helping Nature Together WA Sherwood Forest Garden Club helped students with planting of 275 bulbs near the school building. Children learned how to plant and to enjoy spring blooms.

#68 VIDEO/CD/DVD - $100 donation by The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. OVERALL WINNER - Plattsmouth Garden Club (Aiii) NE “The Eclectic Gardener” has 4 objectives: Common Plants, Common Poisons, Plants with Pizzazz, and Garden Décor. Ai Breckenridge Garden Club TX Aii Sunnyvale Garden Club TX Aiv Mountain Garden Club NH

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#71 ROADSIDE AWARD OVERALL WINNER: Brandon Garden Club (Aii), $ 750 MS A project to redesign and replant a flower bed in Brandon’s Historic District. Planting of pink annuals and perenni-als enhance the appearance of beds and help raise awareness of breast cancer.

RUNNERS-UP: Ai Blairsville Garden Club $ 300 GA Aii Plum Beach Garden Club $ 600 RI Aii Mountain View Garden Club $ 500 MO Div The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. $ 500 GA #73 CIVIC PROJECT WITH NATIVE PLANTS OVERALL WINNER - The Nauset Garden Club (Aiv) $ 750 MA Planting of spring ephemerals, early and late blooming perennials, ferns, shrubs and trees in Lyn Peabody Wild-flower Gardens at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History. RUNNERS-UP: Ai Boiling Spring Lakes Garden Club $ 400 NC Ai Magnolia Garden Club of St. Johns Island $ 500 SC Ai Ellisville Garden Club $ 200 MS Aii Valley Garden Club $ 500 ID Aii A&M Garden Club $ 300 TX Aiii Frisco Garden Club $ 300 TX Aiii Clarice Wilson Garden Club $ 250 SC Aiii Ocean Springs Garden Club $ 500 MS Aiv Cape Fear Garden Club $ 500 NC Aiv Garden Club of York $ 400 PA Aiv Lafayette Garden Club $ 300 LA #74 OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS, NATURE TRAILS OVERALL WINNER: - The Garden Club of Charleston $ 750 SC A project to plant historic tree species on historic properties.

RUNNERS-UP: Aiii Greenville Garden Club $ 250 MS Aiii Lemon Bay Garden Club $ 350 FL Aiv Grapevine Garden Club $ 300 TX Aiv Garden Club of Manchester $ 200 VT Aiv Barrington Garden Club $ 600 RI #76 HIGH SCHOOL DISTINGUISHED SERVICE PROJECT 1st place: $100 - D. Johnson (Parkside Garden Club) WA 2nd place: $ 50 - N. Wilson (Cumming Garden Club) GA (2nd place sponsored by Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.) HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST 1st place - $1,000 scholarship - B. Burch AZ (sponsor, Pecan Grove Garden Club) 2nd place - $100 - A. Chastain SC (sponsor, Pickens Garden Club)

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INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES 2013 AWARDS

ARGENTINA #36A Standard Flower Show Achievement Award - Sunburst Rosette Garden Club Argentino - “Desafiando el Color” #66 Civic Achievement Award - Certificate of Commendation Fortin Colon - Healing Garden in a hospital for patients and families BRAZIL #13 G 6 Publication - The Tommy Donnan Certificate of Merit Sandy Mangels, Sao Paulo Garden Club - Garden Calendar for 2014 CHILE #36A Standard Flower Show Achievement Award Club de Jardines de los Angeles - “El Lenguaje de las Flores” COLOMBIA #12 G 1 Publication - A Tommy Donnnan Certificate of Merit - Bulletin Club de Jardineria el Poblado—Medellin #36A Flower Show Achievement Award - Sunburst Rosette Club de Jardinería Villavicencio - “Cuando Suena el Arpa, Bailan las Flores” #36B Standard Flower Show Promoting NGC Objectives - silver snack tray donation by Bobbie Verser Club de Jardineria Villavicencio - “Cuando Suena el Arpa, Bailan las Flores” #36D The Ellen Griffin Staging Award - Club de Jardineria Villavicencio - “Cuando Suena el Arpa, Bailan las Flores” - silver snack tray donation by Sylvia Wray #66 Civic Achievement Award - Certificate of Commendation Club de Jardineria el Poblado - Teaching gardeners of the Santa Fe Zoo in Medellin #69 The Violet Dawson Youth Award - $33.00 - donation provided by Gilda Garcia Club de Jardineria el Poblado - “Semillero de Sueños” COSTA RICA #36A Standard Flower Show Achievement Award - Sunburst Rosette Federacion Costarricense de Clubes de Jardines - “Costa Rica Eterna Primavera” GUATEMALA #36A Standard Flower Show Achievement Award - Sunburst Rosette Club de Jardin de Guatemala - “Fiestas y Trdiciones de fin de Año” MEXICO #13G-7 Publication - A Tommy Donnan Certificate of Merit - Guadalajara Garden Club. Celia Delgado de Orozco “Mexico y Sus Bebidas Refrescantes” #13G-8 Publication - A Tommy Donnan Certificate of Merit Club de Jardineria y Arreglo Floral Lomas - Hannelore Kritzler Publication “La Semillita Dormilona”

#16G-1A Yearbooks - Federacion de Asociaciones y Clubes de Jardineria de Coahuila, A.C. #16G-1B Yearbooks Club de Jardineria y Diseño Bugambilia Club de Jardinería y Diseño el Cenizo Club de Jardinería y Diseño el Crespon Geranio Club de Jardineria y Diseño

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MEXICO - (continued) Club de Jardinería y Diseño el Nogal Club Gardenia Club de Jardinería Geranio Club de Jardinería la Rosa Club de Jardineria Margarita Club de Jardinería Mimosa Club de Jardineria Orquidea Negra Anturio Club de Jardinería Club de Jardinería Acantho Club de Jardineria Agapanto Club de Jardineria Alcatraz Club de Jardineria Azalea Club de Jardineria Dalia Club de Jardineria Rosal Club Tulipan Abelia Club de Jardineria Aloe Club de Jardineria Anturio Club de Jardineria Azahar Club de Jardineria Bambu club de Jardineria Campirano Club de Jardineria Casablanca Club de Jardineria Flor del Narango club de Jardineria Freesia Club de Jardineria Monterrey Garden club Wisteria Club de Jardineria

#36A Flower Show Achievement - Sunburst Rosette Federacion Mexicana de Jardineria y Arreglo Floral A.C. - “Asi Somos”

#36A Flower Show Achievement - Sunburst Rosette Circulo de la Flor - “Homenaje a Franz Mayer”

#36A Flower Show Achievement - Sunburst Rosette Federacion de Clubes de Jardineria de Tamaulipas A.C. “Recorrido a Traves del tiempo con Flores, Arte y Aroma”

#66 Civic Achievement - Certificate Club de Jardinería y Diseño el Nogal Project of a plaza with a garden for butterflies.

#66 Civic Achievement - Certificate Bugambilia, Club de Jardineria y Diseño - “Rose and Plant Festival”

#66 Civic Achievement - Certificate Federacion Mexicana de Jardineria y Arreglo Floral, A.C. - “Ecological Summer Course for Children”

#67 International Floral and/or Horticulture Show Award - Certificate Asociacion Potosina de Clubes de Jardineria - “Belleza Huasteca”

#67 International Floral and/or Horticulture Show Award - Certificate Club de Jardineria y Diseño el Nogal - “Blanca Navidad”

#69 The Violet Dawson Youth Award - $33.00 - donation provided by Gilda Garcia Club Infantil y Juvenil Jardin de Rosas - Yearly working program for 46 girls.

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PANAMA #13 G 3 Publication - A Tommy Donnan Certificate of Merit Club de Jardineria Veranera - Program for a small flower show. PERU - “FLORALIES” - Asociacion Peruana de Clubes de Jardines #16G1A Yearbook

#36A Standard Flower Show - Sunburst rosette - “Florecer de una Pasión”

#67 International Floral and Horticulture Show Club de Jardines “Floralies” Chimbote - “La Casa de Dios se Viste de Flores” PERU - FLOR PERU, Federacion de Clubes de Jardines #3H Literary Horticultural Interest - Individual IA member Club de Jardines Flor Imperial - Carmen Bueno de Esquivias “El Qhantu, Flor Sagrada de los Incas” #12G-1 Publication - The Tommy Donnan Certificate of Merit Flor Peru, Federacion de Clubes de Jardines - monthly bulletin

#12G-2 Publication - Club Ikebana - monthly bulletin, 3-12 pages

#12G-2 Publication - Club Peruano de Rosas - monthly bulletin, 3-12 pages

#13G-2 Publication - Club Peruano de Rosas - Educational Brochure

#13G-2 Publication - Club Peruano de Orquideas - Rescue and Cultivation of Peru Orchids

#13G-3 Publication - Cosmos Club de Jardines - Nancy Ricci de Caipo - NGC New Designs

#13G-3 Publication - Club Peruano de Rosas - Lucia Napoli - Course on Rose Culture

#13G-6 Publication - Club de Jardines Marigold - calendar - ferns

#13G-6 Publication - Club Peruano de Orquídeas - calendar - Orchids - Native Peruvian Orchids

#13G-8 Publication - Club de Marigold - Booklet - “Quinua: Pearls of the Andes”

#13G-8 Publication - Club de Jardines Flor Imperial - Priscilla Cutimbo Gil - Booklet

#16G-1A Yearbook - Flor Peru, Federacion de Clubes de Jardines

#16G-1B Yearbooks Club de Jardines Marigold Cosmos Club de Jardines Casuarinas Club de Jardines Club Peruano de Rosas Conselo Peruano de Jueces de Exposiciones Florales 40 Years Club Ikebana

#36A Standard Flower Show - Sunburst Rosette Club Flor Imperial - “Glamour—Fascinacion Floral” Club Peruano de Orquideas - “Mira Orquideas” Casuarinas Club de Jardines - “Flores y Rubies al Sagrado Corazon”

#63G Website - Certificate of Merit Club Peruano de Orquídeas - www.peruorchids.com and www.clubperuanodeorquideas.com Club Peruano de Rosas - www.clubperuanoderosas.org

#66 Civic Achievement Award - Silver tray donated by Esther P. de Salinas Flor Peru, Federacion de Clubes de Jardines (Fern Garden)

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#66 Civic Achievement Certificate Club Peruano de Rosas Club de Jardines Flor Imperial Club Pelargonios Cosmos Club de Jardines Club Peruano de Rosas Club de Jardines Marigold Club Ikebana Casuarinas Club de Jardines

#67 International Floral and/or Horticulture Show - Consejo Peruano de Jueces de Exposiciones Florales - “Anita. Pasion……..Creatividad” Cosmos Club de Jardines - “La Navidad en el Mundo” Club Ikebana - “El Misterioso Horoscopo Chino” Club Jardin Aguaymanto - “Aguaymanto— Sinfonia Floral” Club Peruano de Rosas - “El Baile de la Rosa” Celebrando Nuestros 40 Años

#69 Youth Award - The Violet Dawson Award - $33.00 - donation provided by Gilda Garcia Club de Jardines Flor Imperial - “New Roads” - Program on design and garden maintenance for young people.

URUGUAY #36A Standard Flower Show Achievement Award - Sunburst Rosette Paysandu Garden Club - “Soñando Primaveras”

#36A Standard Flower Show Achievement Award - Sunburst Rosette Punta del Este Garden Club - “Arte Efimero”

#36A Standard Flower Show Achievement Award - Sunburst Rosette The Garden Clubs of Uruguay - “En Honor de la Rosa”

#36C Standard Flower Show Schedule - The Junne Johnsrud Schedule Award silver tray donated by Idalia Aguilar - “En Honor de la Rosa”

#66 Civic Achievement - Certificate The Garden Clubs of Uruguay - Horticulture workshops for elderly people.

VENEZUELA #36A Standard Flower Show Achievement Award - Sunburst Rosette Club de Jardineria “Flor de Lara”. Barquisimeto - “Salve Divina Pastora”

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MEMBER AWARD OF HONOR RECIPIENTS 2013 Debbie Hinchey, NGC Chairman

NEW ENGLAND REGION - Esther Swett Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont, Inc.

Rutland Garden Club

CENTRAL ATLANTIC REGION - Mary Lou Semans National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc.

The Gardeners of the Junior League of Washington

SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION - Marian V. Danco Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.

Sugar Loaf Garden Club

DEEP SOUTH REGION - Ann Davis Garden Club of Alabama, Inc.

Town and Country Garden Club

CENTRAL REGION - Marjorie Motley Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, Inc.

Centralia Garden Club

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION - Veta Reese Texas Garden Clubs, Inc.

Kermit Garden Club

ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION - Mary Fagerberg Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.

Greeley Morning Garden Club

PACIFIC REGION - Verna Pratt Alaska Garden Clubs

Wildflower Garden Club

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STANDARD FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

#5 STANDARD FLOWER SHOW A. Membership fewer than 21 CA Floral Design Study Group “Hooray for Hollywood” WI Botany Belles & Beaus Garden Club “Under the Big Top” B. Membership 21-49 OH Garden Club of Bentleyville “The Language of Flowers” NY Schuylerville Garden Club “And They’re Off” AK Anchorage Garden Club “Thru a Child’s Eyes” MS Desoto Civic Garden Club “Summer Games” NCA Tanta-Cove Garden Club “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” WA Friendly Garden Club “Sunshine, Lollipops, & Roses” MO Columbia Garden Club “A Touch of Frost” C. Membership 50-99 ME St. Mary’s Garden Club “Octoberfest” IL Kankakee Kultivators “Kultivating Spring and Summer” GA The Garden Club Of Ellijay “Songs of the South” CT Garden Club of Orange “Let’s Celebrate the Arts” PA Trevose Horticultural Society “Pirates of the Caribbean” MI Kent Garden Club, Inc. “Jubilee a Centennial Celebration” D. Membership 100 or more MD Charles County Garden Club “Everything English” TN Suburban Garden Club of Germantown “Elvis Has Not Left the Building” MA The Community Garden Club of Duxbury “Under the Big Top” FL Tampa Federation of Garden Club Circles, Inc. “Birds in the Garden” PA Norristown Garden club, District XI “Stroll thru Our Century” #11 STATE STANDARD FLOWER SHOW A. Small state, no more than 100 member clubs RI Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. “Hot Off the Press”

B. Large state, more than 100 member clubs WA Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs “’Winter Dream” #17 STANDARD HOME SHOW A. TN The Garden Club of Signal Mountain “Its Party Time in Summertime” NY Nathan Hale Garden Club “Fannie’s Follies” B. NJ The New Vernon Garden Club “Building Barns & Blooms” C. MS McComb Garden Club, Inc. and The Design Study Group “Wild About Birds” E. SC Greenville Council of Garden Clubs “Broadway Comes to Kilgore-Lewis Home” #18 COUNCIL STANDARD FLOWER SHOW A. MA Southeastern District Design & Horticultural Study Club “The Creative Process” GA Thomasville Garden Clubs “On Broadway” SC The Council of Garden Clubs of Greater Charleston “The Art of Flowers” OH Clubs of the Federated Garden Clubs of Cincinnati District “Autumn Rhapsodies” VA Williamsburg Area Council of Garden Clubs “The Golden Gals”

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COUNCIL STANDARD FLOWER SHOW (continued) B. OH Ohio Judges’ Council “Down the Garden Path” CO Colorado Judges’ Council “Wild About Birds” MS Mississippi Flower Show Judges’ Council “Summer Splendor” NY 7th District Judges’ Council “Fall Pleasures” #21 PATRIOTIC STANDARD FLOWER SHOW A. NY The Three Village Garden Club “Star Spangled Fanfare” MS Design Masters Study Club “National Pride” C. AL North End Council of Garden Clubs “America, America” #22 HOLIDAY STANDARD FLOWER SHOW A. One member club MO Sprig and Twig Garden Club “Hooray for the Holidays” NY The Hopp Ground Garden Club of Bedford “All Hallows Eve” OH Beach Cliff Garden Club “Dazzle” FL Manatee River Garden Club, Inc. “Wild Turkeys Roosting” B. Two or more member clubs OH NorWest Garden Clubs Creative Arrangers Guild, Serendipity Garden Club and The Knolls Garden Club “Shamrock Soiree”

#25 PETITE STANDARD FLOWER SHOW OF MINIATURE AND/OR SMALL EXHIBITS A. PA Emporium Garden Club “The Many Loves of Little Flora” NY New Horizons Garden Club “Metamorphosis”

#30 DISTRICT STANDARD FLOWER SHOW A. District/Region of 15 or less member clubs MD District I “Bugs Rule” PA Garden Clubs of District IV “Rhapsody in Springtime” MT Central District V “Living Nursery Rhymes” NY First District “Down the Shore” WA Black Hills District “Spread Your Wings” B. District/Region of 16 or more member clubs GA Redbud District “Daisy Through the Looking Glass” MI District IV “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” MO East Central District “A Tribute to the Fabulous Fox” VA Tidewater District “The Simple Days of Life”

#34-3 PLANT SOCIETY STANDARD FLOWER SHOW CA Southland Orchid Show Committee, Inc., San Bernardino Counties Orchid Society and Judges’ Council of Southern California “Orchid Masquerade ” #35A NEAR CLUB STANDARD FLOWER SHOW MO Eldon Garden Club Lake Bloomers Garden Club Arrowhead Garden Club “Shake Your Tail Feathers” PA Four Seasons Garden Club Garden Class of the Women’s Community Club Spade & Trowel Club Springfield Garden Club The Country Gardeners of Lima “Beyond the Garden Gate” AL Magnolia Garden Club Summerville Garden Club Tulip Garden Club “Hey, Granny”

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#35A NEAR CLUB STANDARD FLOWER SHOW (continued) MS Diamondhead Garden Club Bay Waveland Garden Club “Dancing with the Stars” SC Belle Island Garden Club Camellia Garden Club Garden Club of Otranto Town and Village Garden Club “A Carolina Breath of Spring” GA Ama-Kanasta Garden Club Skint Chestnut Garden Club Sweetwater Garden Club Town and Country Garden Club “Blushing Bride” NY Greene Garden Club Norwich Garden Club Oxford Garden Club Town and Country Garden Club “Down on the Farm” #47 YOUTH FLOWER SHOW OR YOUTH SECTION OF AN ADULT STANDARD FLOWER SHOW A. MT Thumb-R-Green Garden Club “Once Upon a Time” B. AL Northeast Alabama Federation of Garden Clubs “Fabulous Fall” #57 STANDARD FLOWER SHOW STAGED IN PUBLIC BUILDING A. One member club NH Derry Garden Club “Children, Seeds of the Future” MS Charleston’s Magnolia Garden Club “Community Gardening” PA Penn-Cumberland Garden Club “Celebrate Summer” NY Ardsley Garden Club “Focus on Fashion” NV Sunset Garden Club “A Fascinating Country” MA Hamilton-Wenham Garden Club “The Science and Beauty of Spring” OH Chippewa Garden Club “All Hallows Eve” WI Floral Designers of WI Garden Club “Parade of Festivals” GA Hiawassee Garden Club “Gardening by the Signs” MO Boone Country Garden Club “Games People Play” TN Franklin County Garden Club “To the Glory that was Greece & the Grandeur that was Rome” FL Plant City Garden Club, Inc. “The Pirates’ Adventure” NJ The Garden Club of Long Valley “History in Bloom” CA Southern California Garden Club “Life’s A Zoo” VA Dogwood Garden Club “The Dogwood Festival” LA Baton Rouge Garden Club “The Wizard of Oz” MI Holland Garden Club “Nature’s Colors” B. Two or more member clubs AL Northeast AL Federation of Garden Clubs “Fabulous Fall” NY The Stanwix Garden Club The Hillsboro Garden Club “School Daze” WA Chinook District “Through the Garden Gates” OH Garden Club Forum of the Toledo Dist. Inc. “Celestial Summer”

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NGC POETRY CONTEST FOR KINDERGARTEN - NINTH GRADE “Protecting and Conserving Our Natural Resources” ~ Aggie Goss, Chairman

First Place Winners Sponsoring Club State Kindergarten Hamburg Garden Club AR First Grade Indiana Garden Club PA First Grade (SE) Two Creeks Garden Club KY Second Grade Somerset Garden Club PA Third Grade South Barrington Garden Club IL Fourth Grade Madison Garden Club VA Fourth Grade (ESL) Two Creeks Garden Club KY Fifth Grade Worcester County Garden Club MD Sixth Grade Ingomar Garden Club PA Seventh Grade Batesville Garden Club MS Eighth Grade Greenwood Garden Club AR Ninth Grade Moon Flower Garden Club MD NGC YOUTH SCULPTURE CONTEST FOR FOURTH - EIGHTH GRADE ~ Suzanne Potts, Chairman

First Place Winners Sponsoring Club State 4th grade: Wellington Garden Club FL 5th grade: The Old Town Garden Club of Sharpsburg GA 6th grade: Fort Lauderdale Garden Club FL 7th grade: Lake Forest Garden Club IL 8th grade: Greenkeepers Garden Club AR Second Place Winners 4th grade: Springfield Acres Garden Club VA 5th grade: Lake Forest Garden Club IL 6th grade: Desert Crossroads Garden Club CA 7th grade: Tuscaloosa Garden Club AL 8th grade: Fort Lauderdale Garden Club FL Third Place Winners 4th grade: South Barrington Garden Club IL 5th grade: Texas Garden Clubs TX 6th grade: The Garden Club of Harrisburg PA 8th grade: Plattsmouth Garden Club NE NGC SCHOOL GARDENS/POLLINATORS PROJECT ~ June Ashworth, Chairman First Place and $100: Sunny Hills Garden Club OR

Second Place and $75: Bluebonnet Garden Club TX

Third Place and $50: Garden Club of Ellijay GA

Fourth Place and $25: O’Fallon Garden Club IL SMOKEY BEAR/WOODSY OWL POSTER CONTEST FOR FIRST-FIFTH GRADE ~ Jennifer Moreno, Chairman First Place Winners Sponsors 1st grade: Southern California Garden Club CA 2nd grade: Southern California Garden Club CA 3rd grade: Southern California Garden Club CA 4th grade: Southern California Garden Club CA Grand Prize Winner Suburban Garden Club TN

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NGC SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

The Garden Club of Alabama, Barbara Barnette Scholarship, J. Derrow Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Owens-Rucker Scholarship, J. O’Neill Arizona Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., June P. Wood Scholarship, K. Solheim California Garden Clubs, Inc., Ellamae Fehrer Scholarship, C. Hewes Cordelia Gray Brumley Scholarship, D. Jaeckel Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., Violet Herich Dawson Scholarship, R. Fuller Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. Helen Hussey Champlin Scholarship, S. Feyers The Delaware Federation of Garden Clubs, Helen S. Hull Scholarship, J. Jones Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Phyllis Wood Scholarship, V. Turbyfill Ellen Griffin Scholarship, S. Kovachick The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc., Deen Day Sanders Scholarship, E. Coughlin Jessie M. Conner Scholarship, D. Sizemore Hawaii Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Robert Rucker Scholarship, Z. Grecni Idaho Garden Clubs, Inc., Violet Gose Scholarship, L. Eliason The Garden Clubs of Illinois, Inc. Lucille Mauntel Scholarship, W. Krug The Garden Club of Indiana, Inc. Jane Layman Scholarship, G. Zortman Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa, Inc., Katherine Henby Hedley Scholarship, A. Foy Kansas Associated Garden Clubs, Inc., Junne Johnsrud Scholarship, M. McKernan Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc. Mariam Anderson Steel Scholarship, J. Brown Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc., Hazel Dillingham Scholarship, S. Fishel The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc., Barbara D. May Scholarship, I. Medeiros The Garden Club Federation of Maine, Inc., Eleanor R. Crosby/Jean Ladson Scholarship, S. Lyons Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc. Shirley S. Nicolai Scholarship, H. Clipp Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc. Cornelia V. W. Kellogg Scholarship, E. Mydlowski Federated Garden Clubs of Minnesota, Inc. Osa Mae Barton Scholarship, H. Barrett The Garden Clubs of Mississippi, Inc. Geraldine Dean Scholarship, A. Sharman

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NGC SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS (continued)

The Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, Inc., Thekla Neuner Scholarship, A. Neuner Montana Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Evelyn Mooney Scholarship, J. Pecukonis The Garden Club of New Jersey, Inc., May Duff Walters Scholarship, M. Libassi New Mexico Garden Clubs, Inc. Mary B. Kittel Scholarship, G. Tucker The Garden Club of North Carolina, Inc. Martha Smith Scholarship, R. Anderson North Dakota State Garden Clubs, Hubert Bond Owens Scholarship, J. Zahradka The Garden Club of Ohio, Inc. Kitty Larkin Scholarship, A. Miller Oklahoma Garden Clubs, Inc. Lorene Martin Spillers Scholarship, B. Johnson The Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania, Lois Dupre Shuster Scholarship, N. Kammerer Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., Tempie Dahlgren Scholarship, L. Breene Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Hazel L. Knapp Scholarship, B. Craighead Texas Garden Clubs, Inc., Renee D. Blaschke Scholarship, T. Whittlesey The Utah Associated Garden clubs, Inc. Mary Louise Michie Scholarship, K. Althouse Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., Winifred Fink Scholarship, E. Gibbs Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs Eleanor L. Yates Scholarship, B. Bentler