new award rules tgc, ngc scr

2021 Texas Garden Clubs, Inc

NEW AWARD RULES FOR TGC, NGC & SCR

Texas Garden Clubs, Inc

Pages 2-52 (51 pages)

National Garden Clubs, Inc Pages 53-128 (59 pages)

Pages129-141 Flower Show Details (13 pages)

South Central Region Pages 129-143 (14 pages)

2021 Texas Garden Clubs, Inc AWARDS BROCHURE

Published for the Members of Texas Garden Clubs, Inc

FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT:

Sherie Clarkson TGC Vice-President of Awards

PO Box 395 | Mason TX 76856 (254) 366-9278

[email protected]

TGC HEADQUARTERS INFORMATION:

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

(817) 332-6602 | [email protected]

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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 34 Landscape Design Consultants Council Awards TGC 35 Litter/Recycling/Reclamation TGC Pocket Gardens TGC

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November/December Award TGC 38

President’s Report TGC 39-41

SCRAPBOOK Scrapbook One Year TGC

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Scrapbook Two Year TGC 43 Scrapbook Green Rated Club 44

Wildflower Education TGC 44 Wildflower Preservation Awards TGC 44-45

YEARBOOK Yearbook – Clubs

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Yearbook – Green Rated Club TGC 47 Yearbook Affiliates TGC 48

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

http://gardenclub.org

SECTION III – SOUTH CENTRAL REGION AWARDS 1-14

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 application forms are available on the NGC website https://gardenclub.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/fsa-form-1-application.pdf. 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.

NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. AWARDS RULES 2021

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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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.

Small Club : 1 – 20 members Medium Club : 21-50 members Large Club : 51 + members Ex-Large Club : 51-99 clubs

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. Small : 1 -55 clubs Medium : 56-149 clubs Large: 150+ clubs

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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NGC Awards Program General Scoring Rubric

Maximum Points Presentation 5 Total _______

Cover sheet included with all sections completed 2 Application adheres to 3 single page limit unless other size specified in award description

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Application neat and concise 1

Achievement 65 Total _______

Meets NGC Mission & Goals 6 Scope of project defined 4 Need identified 7 Benefit to target (members/recipients/community/etc.) 10 Accomplishment of goals 8 Comprehensiveness of work 6 Activities to attain goals explained 8 Evaluation of goals reached 4 Educational 3 Prior Planning 4 Very brief history if continuing project (give full credit if not a continuing project)

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Other 2

Participation 15 Total _______

% of member participation from total size possible (may include any type of support given)

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Involvement of others (community, government agencies, professionals, youth, facility residents, others)

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Documentation (Photocopies permitted) 15 Total _______

Clear, well-labeled, neatly attached photos when applicable 4 Landscape plan when applicable (give full credit if not applicable)

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Financial report 5 Other (letters of appreciation, community awards, publicity, etc.)

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100 Total ________

AWARDS FORM 3 Fillable form on the NGC FORMS web page.

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 on preparing a Book of Evidence for the above are found in following:

SCALE OF POINTS FOR ALL NGC AWARDS: (exceptions: Promotions, Publication, Yearbooks, Flower Show Achievement Awards, Publicity Press Books, Website, as noted:

To complete this form online, please download and save a blank copy to your computer. Open the saved copy and fill in each blank. Save again. This will be the copy you send with

your application.

NGC Award Application Cover Sheet

Award Number Award Name

Name of Group/Club/Individual Applying for Award

If club, number of members Award Size Group S M L

If state, number of clubs Award Size Group S M L

Contact Name

Email Phone

Address

City State Zip

Region State

State Awards Chairman

Email Phone

Address

City State Zip

Is this project New OR Continuing from previous work?

Beginning date Expected completion date OR Ongoing

ATTACH completed application. Unless noted in specific award description, all applications are limited to 3, single-sided pages. (Plus, this cover sheet.) No report covers, notebooks, etc. allowed. Follow descriptors on Scoring Sheet to prepare an accurate, complete report.

All applications are to be submitted electronically unless otherwise noted in award description. Send to your State Awards Chairman by the requested due date. Only awards submitted through State Chairmen will be accepted.

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AWARDS FORM 1 Fillable PDF on the NGC FORMS web page.

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PROCEDURE FOR PREPARING BOOK OF EVIDENCE FOR ELECTRONIC OR MAIL SUBMISSION OF AWARDS FOR TGC

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 of Awards, if the award qualifies. Thereafter qualified awards will be sent to the NGC/National Chair electronically. Any unused postage will be returned. Enclose postage in an envelope with your club’s name and paper clip to binder. Do not send cash. (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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Division I : Single Clubs by number of members Small : 1 - 20 Medium : 21 - 50 Large : 51-99 Extra Large : 100+Division II : Group of Clubs, Councils, Districts, Federations Small : 1 - 4 Medium : 5 - 20 Large : 21 - 50 Extra Large : 51-99Division III : Affiliate Clubs

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


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.

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.

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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 ongoing 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 from and submit completed form to 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 separate check required


FRANCES ELLIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND separate check required


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TGC HEADQUARTER ENDOWMENT FUND separate check required

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 separate check required

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 separate check required

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 separate check required

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.

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

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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.

No application is required. GREEN CLUB RATING

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.

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.

JEAN MILLS STATE MEMBERSHIP EXTENSION AWARD

An award of $50.00 may be presented to the club with the greatest numerical increase in membership, in honor of Jean Mills. Clubs must file a Jean Mills State 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 JEAN MILLS 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 Sculpture, Poetry 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.

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 gardenclub

Division A PHOTOGRAPHY – NOTE* (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

PRESENTATION: neatness, all requirements met 10 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 PRESENTATION: neatness, all requirements met 10 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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Division I : Single Clubs by number of members Small : 1 - 20 Medium : 21 - 50 Large : 51-99 Extra Large 100+Division II : Group of Clubs, Councils, Forum, or Federations Small : 1 - 4 Medium : 5 - 20 Large : 21 - 50 Extra Large : 51-99

SCALE OF POINTS Classes ii, iii & iv

PRESENTATION: neatness, all requirements met 10 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, etc.) 10 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.

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

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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 : Single Club Class II : Group of 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.

A) Single Project B) Multiple Projects DIVISION I : Single Club DIVISION II : Group of 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.

A) Single Project B) Multiple Projects DIVISION I : Single Club DIVISION II : Group of Clubs

SCALE OF POINTS DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 25 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

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.

SEE NGC FLOWER SHOW DETAIL INSERT IN THIS MANUAL Pages 113 – 126

AND DOWNLOAD NGC’S FLOWER SHOW APPLICATION:

https://gardenclub.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/fsa-form-1-application.pdf

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Category A : Division I Single Clubs by number of members Small : 1 - 20 Medium : 21 - 50 Large : 51-99 Extra Large : 100+Category B : Division II Districts, Councils, Forum, or Affiliate Small : 1 - 4 Medium : 5 - 20 Large : 21 - 50 Extra Large : 51-99


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

Division II. Small Standard Flower Show

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STANDARD FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE EVALUATION SCALE OF POINTS

See the NGC Handbook for Flower Shows

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 I. 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

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

5. 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

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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 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 1. Information to be stated 14

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.

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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 1. Information to be stated 6

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)

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

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, neatness, spelling

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Title page, name of organization, location of club, affiliation with TGC and other organization/s, place and time of show 4 Table of Contents (necessary if large schedule) Address and phone number of General Chair and Entry 1 Chair 2 Other Committee Chairs and their phone numbers

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REQUIRED DIVISIONS Horticulture Division: required horticulture sections/classes

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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

THEME OF SHOW Distinction and originality, use of theme throughout schedule

2 10

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 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 30 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

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 ensures 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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Division I : Single Clubs by number of members Small : 1 - 20 Medium : 21 - 50 Large : 51-99 Extra Large : 100+Division II : Group of Clubs, Councils, Forum, or Federations Small : 1 - 4 Medium : 5 - 20 Large : 21 - 50 Extra Large : 51-99

TGC LITTER/RECYCLING/RECLAIMATION submit to District Awards Chair by November 1

Awarded for the most outstanding community project on litter prevention, reclamation and/or recycling, e.g. year-long program, organizing recycling program, establishing composting site, etc.

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 submit to District Awards Chair by November 1

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.

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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Division I : Single Clubs by number of members Small : 1 - 20 Medium : 21 - 50 Large : 51-99 Extra Large : 100+Division II : Group of Clubs, Councils, Forum, or Federations Small : 1 - 4 Medium : 5 - 20 Large : 21 - 50 Extra Large : 51-99

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.

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

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 Affiliate 20

TOTAL POINTS 100

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CLASS I : Single Clubs by number of members Small : 1 - 20 Medium : 21 - 50 Large : 51-99 Extra Large : 100+CLASS II : Group of Clubs, Councils, Forum, or Federations Small : 1 - 4 Medium : 5 - 20 Large : 21 - 50 Extra Large : 51-99

DIVISION IV COUNCIL OF NATIONALLY ACCREDITED FLOWER SHOW JUDGES

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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Division I : Single Clubs by members Small : 1 - 20 Medium : 21 - 50 Large : 51-99 Extra Large 100+Division II : Group of Clubs, Councils, Forum, or Federations Small : 1 - 4 Medium : 5 - 20 Large : 21 - 50 Extra Large : 51-99

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)

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

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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

placed in front, or 1st year in front & 2nd year following 4

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 A accomplishments and Club Projects.

TGC WILDFLOWER EDUCATION AWARD submit to District Awards Chair by November 1

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 to District Awards Chair by November 1

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. Single clubs B. Group of 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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TGC YEARBOOK AWARDS FOR BRONZE, SILVER AND GOLD 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 SCR Awards Committee Member.

SCALE OF POINTS

Book Structure: 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. 2

Cover: 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. 2 Title Page: 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. 2 Table of Contents: Number the yearbook pages and list topics on Contents Page. 1 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: Complete mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if applicable). Avoid crowding. Suggestion to save space, “All area codes are xxx and postal zip codes are (_________), unless otherwise noted. 2 List of Club Officers and Committee Chairmen 1 NGC Information: Name of the NGC President, the theme of the administration and a referral to the NGC website for further information. 1 Other Information: 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. 2 Calendar of Events: : 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. 2 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 2. List date and time of meeting, location with address 3 3. List name of speaker/s, qualifications (brief), program title 4 4. Variety of program topics (theme not required) 14 (A) Variety of styles of programs (lectures, tours, etc.) 12 (B) Variety of speakers (specialists, members, etc.) 14

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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 as stated in descriptions. 1. List Continuing and New Projects (a club is not required to have new projects. 15 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 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 Pledge, Mission Statement, NGC Water Conservation Platform, List of members who are life members in state, region, NGC Awards received the previous year.

TOTAL POINTS 100

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 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

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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Plant America ~ Play Outdoors

Awards Handbook

2021-2023

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NGC Awards Handbook

2021-2023

Table of Contents

Welcome …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3

Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… 4

Process ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..… 5

General Information ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6

Directions for State Awards Chairmen and Regional Chairmen ………………………….. 7

Chart of Awards …………………………………………………………………………………………..…….. 8

General Scoring Rubric ………………………………………………………………………………….….. 13

Awards Descriptions …………………………………………………………………………….…………… 14

Community Enhancement ……………………………………………………………….……. 14

Environment & Conservation ………………………………………………….…………….. 19

Floral Design ………………………………….………………………………………………..….… 24

Flower Show Achievement Listing ……………………………………………………….… 26

Gardening …………………….…………………………………………………………………….…. 28

International Affiliates ……………………………………………………………………….….. 32

Membership Advancement & Education ……………………………………………….. 42

Service & Recognition …………………………………………………………….……………… 51

Youth Work ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 55

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Plant America - Play Outdoors

Dear Garden Club Members: This handbook has been prepared to provide information that makes submitting award applications easy, answers questions, and serves as a resource for all members. The committee members, your state awards chairman, and I are available for questions and support at all times. Keep your award handbook close by and use it frequently when preparing applications. Included are a number of resources to make it easier for you to apply for awards. The rubrics to be used for scoring will be helpful in knowing what to include in your application. The FORMS section of the NGC website has fillable forms available for completion and printing. As our gardening friends in Connecticut remind us, awards serve several purposes. Awards create pride through recognition. They encourage members to do more. Awards bring awareness of a club as an asset to the community and inspire others to pursue worthwhile projects. An active, award-winning club attracts new members. Garden club projects are vital parts of our communities. The future of garden clubs is secured by the visible work that we do. While we Plant America as we Play Outdoors, let’s remember to showcase that work through applying for awards in recognition of the significance of our work.

Diane J. Harbin

NGC Awards Chairman 2021-2023

[email protected] Please remember: No individual, single member club, group of member clubs, Council, or Districts may make direct application to National Garden Clubs. All applications must come through your State Chairman and must include the appropriate NGC Application Cover Sheet. All Application Cover Sheets are posted in fillable format on the NGC website under FORMS.

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Introduction

The 2021-2023 Awards Committee was tasked with taking a close look at the entire awards program to see where changes might need to be made, especially in bringing the program up to date with the current focus of our organization. All states were given the opportunity to respond to a survey in the summer of 2020 with a subsequent survey in the fall. Results were analyzed and recommendations were sent to the Executive Committee for review. These were accepted and revisions were on their way!

This handbook is the outcome of these many months of work. It is our hope that members across our nation and our International Affiliates will find the awards program easier to manipulate and that this will encourage clubs to apply for more awards. The look is vastly different, and the award numbers have changed, but most of your favorites are right here. Just look through the Chart of Awards (Awards Table on NGC website) and you should be able to find what you need to see where your project fits into the awards program.

When you find an award in the Chart of Awards that seems to fit your project, look in the columns to see if you or your group is eligible to apply for that award and what you must complete for your application. Descriptive details for each award are given in the Category section of this Handbook. Links are provided in the online Awards Table to each Category section.

Scoring was one of the concerns brought forth by our states. Inconsistency in scoring from state to state and region to region seemed to be discouraging for applicants. Therefore, Scoring Rubrics were developed. The descriptors used in each rubric were already stated in the existing awards program. They now have a specific maximum number of points assigned for each descriptor to help keep scoring more consistent across the board. Most awards are scored on the General Scoring Rubric that is shown on page 13 of this handbook. A few are scored on a scale particular to that award. In those cases, you will find the Scoring Rubric immediately following the award description. All levels are asked to utilize these Scoring Rubrics in judging award applications. Just copy the appropriate rubric from the FORMS section of the NGC website and use for your local and state scoring.

Almost 70% of our states responded that awards that are given based on size of club or state should be placed into just three (3) category sizes. To determine how to divide the clubs and states into thirds so that each group would have about the same number of clubs, states were again surveyed. After analyzing the 31 state responses received, the sizes listed on the general information page (page 6) were determined.

Be sure to check the new numbers for the Flower Show Achievement Awards. These award details were just reviewed, and necessary changes made when the New Handbook for Flower Shows was created, so those are current.

The Application Cover Sheet has been revised also and is available in fillable format in the FORMS section of the NGC website. The same is true for the Award of Excellence Cover Sheet. Hopefully the term “Cover Sheet” will help applicants clarify that this page is not counted as part of the award application. States are asked to utilize this form when submitting awards to the NGC Awards Committee. State specific forms will not be accepted.

Most applications will be submitted electronically. The exceptions are listed, of course including all Publications. If there is a specific difficulty with submitting electronically, please contact the Awards Chairman for instructions.

“The Process” on the next page is a quick overview for preparing an application. Everyone working on an application should read over that page. The State and Regional chairman will also need to carefully read the following page of instructions. For any questions, please contact the Chairman or Co-Chairman.

HAPPY APPLYING!

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The Process Review the General Directions. Follow those guidelines.

Use the Chart of Awards or online Table of Awards to decide which award is best for your entry. This tells you who is eligible to apply for that award and the items required.

Go to the Award Description for further details. On the NGC website, click on the name of the award category from the Table of Awards to go directly to that award’s descriptive information.

After reviewing the description details, fill out the Application Cover Sheet. On the NGC website, click on “Application” in the right column to go directly to the cover sheet for that award. Download the blank Cover Sheet to your computer. Be sure to name it something you will remember and put it in a file where you can find it again! Open the new file and fill out each section of the Cover Sheet, using the tab key to move between sections. When it is complete, be sure to save your changes. MAC users open the form in Preview before completing.

Go back to the Award Description and look carefully at the Scoring Rubric to see what the judges will look for as they score your entry. Most awards use the General Scoring Rubric which you can find by clicking on the Scoring in the same box to the right of the award name. If your award has a specific Scoring Rubric, it will also be given immediately following the award description. Use this information to help you understand what you should include in your application.

Write your Award Application. Be sure to adhere to the page limit and use a clear, easily read font. Include photos when applicable. Insert the photos as you write to avoid the need for adding captions. If you need help with that, ask the Awards Co-Chairman. Ask someone else to read over the completed application for clarity and editing.

Send the Cover Sheet and Completed Application as indicated in your individual State guidelines by the due date required for your state.

*All forms in this handbook are posted on the NGC website in the FORMS section as fillable forms. Scoring Rubrics are also available on the website under the State and Regional Awards Chairmen tab.

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General Information About Awards

The Awards Year is from January 1 through December 31.

Only National Garden Clubs, Inc. members and affiliates are eligible with the exception of applicants for the following:

• Award of Excellence for Non-Members • High School Distinguished Service Project

All applications must include an NGC Application Cover Sheet and are sent to your State Awards Chairmen who will set due dates for them.

All applications with photos including Youth under age 18 must include a signed Publications Release Form for each young person involved.

Judges will not open hyperlinks embedded in any application with the exception of Membership Advancement & Education awards 1 (Membership Awareness), 2 (Social Media/Website), and 3 (Digital Presentation).

All applications will be sent electronically with the following exceptions: • FD-1 Calendar Arranger of the Year (both digital and print) • All Flower Show Achievement Award Applications • MAE-1 Membership Awareness (IF submitting printed material) • MAE-3 Digital Media Presentation • MAE-4 Publications • SR-4 Member of Honor (may be electronic or print)

Electronic applications must be in PDF (preferred) or WORD format. If a project is eligible for various awards, do not submit an exact duplication of the application.

Applications will not be returned. The General Scoring Rubric will be used for scoring unless otherwise indicated in award description. The following Certificates will be awarded:

• Certificate of Merit - overall winner • Certificate of Commendation - runners up • Certificate of Appreciation - other award submissions received by NGC

Award size groups are: Clubs States Small 1- 20 members 1 – 55 clubs Medium 21 – 50 members 56 - 149 clubs Large 51 + members 150 + clubs

Questions

Diane J. Harbin, Awards Chairman Marilyn McDonnell, Awards Co-Chairman [email protected] [email protected] 706-346-6510 706-495-2416

See FORMS section on NGC website.

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State Chairmen Information

All applications and State Chairman reports are due to the NGC Awards Chairman, or designated chairman by January 25. You are highly encouraged to use the Scoring Rubrics in your state judging to improve consistency in judging.

Diane J. Harbin, NGC Awards Chairman [email protected] 11 Ridgewood Rd. SW Rome, GA 30165-4200

Due Date Exceptions: • FD-1 Calendar Arranger of the Year due by July 1 • SR 1, SR 2, SR 3 Award of Excellence due by January 1. • Flower Show Achievement Awards due by January 15

Where to send non-electronic applications, Award of Excellence applications and all Youth Awards: • FD-1 Calendar Arranger of the Year

Florence Leyssene 61 Mountain View Dr.

Cedar Grove, NJ 07009-2011 [email protected]

• All Flower Show Achievement Award Applications Frances Thrash 2109 Cocoa Circle Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454-2213

• SR-1, SR-2, SR-3 Award of Excellence Donna Donnelly [email protected]

• All Youth Awards Tricia Mitchell [email protected]

• Regional Member of Honor To the Individual designated by your Region

A complete list of applications received must be submitted to the NGC Awards Chairman by January 25. Also, the State Chairman Report, also due January 25, is provided for that information on the NGC Awards FORMS web page. This report details the total number of applications received for each award and the number forwarded to NGC.

Regional Chairmen Information

Determine Member of Honor from state applications. Send winner by February 20 to: Lynne Ehnert [email protected] W143 N6828 Aspen Drive. Menomonee Falls, WI 53051-0925

Yearbooks may be recognized at the Region level only. No NGC Certificates will be provided.



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Chart of Awards Who is eligible to apply? What is required?

Who is eligible to apply? What is required?

ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION

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EC 1 Conservation Activities X X X EC 2 Conservation Education X X X EC 3 Wildlife Survival X X X EC 4 Water X X X X EC 5 Native Plants & Wildflowers Venue X X X

EC 6 Organic Practices X X X X


FLORAL DESIGN

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FD 2 Floral Design Program X X X X X

COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENTS

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CE 1 Community Gardens X X X CE 2 Permanent Community Improvements X X X

CE 3 Food Bank Donations X X X CE 4 Roadside Plantings X X X X CE 5 Beautification Project X X X CE 6 Community Project with Native Plants/Wildflowers X X X X

CE 7 Blue Star/Gold Star Marker Landscaping X X X X

CE 8 Landscaping of Public/Religious Grounds X X X X

CE 9 Landscaping of Historic Areas X X X X

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FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT

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FS 1 Club Standard Show X X X X FS 2 Holiday Standard Show X X X X X X FS 3 Patriotic Standard Show X X X X X FS 4 Petite Standard Show X X X X X X FS 5 Club Small Standard Show X X X X

FS 6 Holiday Small Standard Show X X X X

FS 7 Patriotic Small Standard Show X X X X

FS 8 Petite Small Standard Show X X X X X

FS 9 Near-Club Standard Show X X X X

FS 10 Council Standard Show X X X X FS 11 District/Region Standard Show District X X X X

FS 12 State Flower Show X X X X FS 13 Youth Flower Show X X X X FS 14 Plant Society Show X X X X FS 15 Horticulture Specialty Show X X X X X X X

FS 16 Design Specialty Show X X X X X X X X

*IA have additional Flower Show Awards as well as Virtual Flower Show Awards. See IA section.


GARDENS

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G 1 Container Gardens X X X G 2 Edible Gardens X X X X G 3 Therapy Gardens X X X X X G 4 Public Wildlife Gardens X X

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INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES

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IA 1 Civic Achievement X X X X IA 2 Youth X X X IA 3 Wildflower X X X IA 4 Community Beautification X X X X IA 5 Landscaping X X X X IA 6 Conservation Education X X X X IA 7 Therapy Gardens or Projects X X X X IA 8 Digital Media Communications X X X X IA 9 Award of Excellence to an IA Region X X X

IA 10 Horticulture Activity for Youth Garden Clubs X X X X

IA 11 Outdoor Planting with Youth Garden Club X X X X

IAFS 1 International Affiliates Standard Flower Show X X X X X X

IAFS 2 Standard Flower Show Promoting NGC Objectives X X X X X X

IAFS 3 Schedule X X X X X IAFS 4 Standard Flower Show Staging Award X X X X X X

IAFS 5 International Floral and/or Horticulture Show X X X X X X

IAVFS 1 Virtual Flower Show X X IAVFS 2 Virtual Petite Small Flower Show X X

IAVFS 3 Virtual Design Specialty Flower Show X X

IAVFS 4 Virtual Horticulture Specialty Show X X

IAVFS 5 Virtual Flower Show Schedule X X X

IAVFS 6 Virtual Flower Show Photos: Horticulture Division X X X

IAVFS 7 Virtual Flower Show Photos: Design Division X X X

IAVFS 8 Virtual Flower Show Photos: Botanical Arts Division X X X

IAVFS 9 Virtual Flower Show Photos: Best Quality Photograph X X X


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Who is eligible to apply What is required?

MEMBERSHIP ADVANCEMENT & EDUCATION

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MAE 1 Membership Awareness X X X X X* MAE 2 Social Media/Website X X X X MAE 3 Digital Media Presentation X X X X X X

MAE 4 Publications X X X X X X X MAE 5 National Garden Week X X X X MAE 6 Membership Increase Data from NGC; No Application Accepted MAE 7 Life Memberships Data from NGC; No Application Accepted

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SERVICE & RECOGNITION

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SR 1 Award of Excellence for Non-Members X X

SR 2 Award of Excellence for States X X

SR 3 Award of Excellence for Regions X X

SR 4 Member Award of Honor X X X SR 5 Citation for Distinguished Service as NGC President Determined by NGC Board

SR 6 Presidential Citation Determined by NGC President SR 7 NGC Award for Major Non-Standard Flower Shows Ordered from NGC Headquarters six months prior to show date.

SR 8 Award of Distinguished Service

Award Certificate #5234 may be purchased from NGC Headquarters Member Services

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YOUTH WORK

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YW 1 Youth Garden Club Outstanding Sponsor X X

YW 2 Horticulture Activity for Youth Garden Club X X

YW 3 Outdoor Planting with Youth Garden Club X X

YW 4 Environmental Activity with Youth Garden Club X X

YW 5 Junior Garden Club Wildlife Gardening Education Project

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YW 6 High School Garden Club Outstanding Sponsor X X

YW 7 High School Distinguished Service Project X X

YW 8 Horticulture Education for Youth X X

YW 9 Environmental Education Project with Youth X X

YW 10 Individual Outstanding Service to Youth X X

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AWARDS FORM 3 Fillable form on the NGC FORMS web page.

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COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENTS

CE-1 COMMUNITY GARDENS

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by the Garden Club of North Carolina

Given for the most outstanding community or religious garden project that provides green space, and/or opportunities for social gatherings, meditation, beautification, education, recreation or the growing of food.

A – Establishment of a new community or religious garden

B – Continuing participation in a community or religious garden

1. Garden Club: Small Medium Large

2. Group of Clubs, Council, District



C – Establishment of a new community or religious garden while partnering with another organization.

D – Continuing participation in a community or religious garden while partnering with another organization.

CE-2 PERMANENT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc.

Given for the most distinguished civic or conservation work furthering NGC objectives and 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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CE-3 FOOD BANK DONATIONS

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by Charlotte (NC) Council of Garden Clubs

Given for the largest donation of freshly grown food to a food bank, pantry or other organization providing food to those in need in a community.

A – Donated produce grown by club members.

B – Donated produce from a community garden with which the club is involved.





CE-3 Specific Scoring Rubric


Cover sheet included with all sections completed 2

Application adheres to 3 single page limit unless other size specified in award description

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Scope of Project 10 Need and Fulfillment 15 Benefit 15 Activities to attain goals 10 Planning 5 Verification from recipient of quantity received 10



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Landscape plan when applicable (give full credit if not applicable) 4

Financial report 5

Other (letters of appreciation, community awards, publicity, etc.) 2

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CE-4 ROADSIDE PLANTINGS

Best in Group A: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by California Garden Clubs, Inc.

Best in Group B: Certificate of Merit + monetary award up to $1000

Given for outstanding, permanent roadside beautification. 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. Projects designed for environmental preservation and enhancement using wildflowers and native plants may be awarded a higher monetary value. These projects may be awarded more than once, but not in consecutive years. Projects may be sited on rural byways, urban highways, roadside rest areas, entrances to towns, medians, etc.

A – Permanent roadside beautification B – Roadside beautification designed for environmental preservation and enhancement using wildflowers and native plants


2. Group of Clubs, Council, District 3. State Garden Club: Small Medium Large



CE-5 BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT

Best in Group: A Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by The Garden Club of South Carolina, Inc.

Given for the most outstanding beautification project in a city, town, or neighborhood done on a continuous basis or as a special one-time event. Habitat for Humanity Projects as well as Decoration of Historic Buildings ay be included.

A – Special, one-time event B – Continuing Project 1. Garden Club (NGC or IA):

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1. Garden Club (NGC or IA): Small Medium Large

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CE-6 COMMUNITY PROJECT WITH NATIVE PLANTS/WILDFLOWERS

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + monetary award up to $1000

Given for establishing wildflower gardens, memorial gardens, or the restoration of historic gardens with emphasis on plant material native to your region. This award will not be given to the same project in two consecutive years.


2. Group of Clubs, Council, District 3. State Garden Club:

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CE-7 BLUE STAR/GOLD STAR MARKER LANDSCAPING Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by The Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, Inc. Given for the most outstanding Blue Star Marker or Gold Star Marker landscape project. The marker may be part of a highway department rest area maintained by the department. The project may have been continuous, but major landscaping must have been completed within the previous two years. The project may be a replacement of a destroyed or long-neglected marker.



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CE-8 LANDSCAPING OF PUBLIC OR RELIGIOUS GROUNDS

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by Nancy Voyles

Given for the most significant contribution in designing a landscape plan, planning the project, and carrying out the plan.

A – Public or commercial property i.e., hospital, library, civic center, park, waterfront, etc.

B – Religious grounds meeting the needs of the congregation



2. Group of Clubs, Council, District (NGC or IA)

3. Individual garden club member (NGC or IA)

CE-9 LANDSCAPING OF HISTORIC AREAS

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100

Given for the most outstanding historic preservation project. This includes restorations of parks as well as restoration of a building and/or grounds of importance to local, state, or national heritage.



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ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION EC-1 CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc.

Given to those conservation activities deemed overall excellent and well-balanced. Includes activities such as conservation education, legislative activities, conservation field projects, natural resource development such as watershed, erosion control, reforestation, wildlife refuge, etc.



Small Medium Large

4. Individual club member

EC-2 CONSERVATION EDUCATION

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by The Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc.

Given for the most comprehensive work and/or study in conservation education.



3. State Garden Club: Small Medium Large

4. Individual club member (NGC or IA)

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EC-3 WILDLIFE SURVIVAL

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by Kent Garden Club, Grand Rapids, MI

Given for the most comprehensive and effective project for pollinator, bird, or wildlife protection and welfare. This may include habitats or gardens specific to the natural population being supported, sanctuaries, migratory routes, public education project or program, legal and legislative activities, or other.



Small Medium Large

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EC 3 Specific Scoring Rubric Maximum Total Points

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EC-4 WATER

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania, Inc.

Given for the most outstanding project with an emphasis on water conservation and/or clean water.



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EC-5 NATIVE PLANTS AND WILDFLOWERS VENUE

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + monetary award up to $1000

Given for the best establishment of outdoor classrooms, nature trails, wildflower walks, etc. with emphasis on wildflowers and native plants to expose and educate the public as to the importance of these plants to conservation and the environment. This award will not be given to the same project in two consecutive years.




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EC-6 ORGANIC PRACTICES

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by Pat Rupiper

Given for the most outstanding project or educational activity emphasizing and employing the use of organic materials and methods in gardening.



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FLORAL DESIGN FD-1 CALENDAR ARRANGER OF THE YEAR

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 for each category

Selected by the NGC Vision of Beauty Calendar Committee from digital photos submitted. Photos may be of any type of designs—traditional, contemporary, new trends, seasonal, holidays, etc.

Criteria for entries and entry form are in the current Vision of Beauty Calendar and on the NGC Website in the Forms Section.

NOTE DUE DATE OF JULY 1.

FD-2 FLORAL DESIGN PROGRAM

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by Jeanne Nelson

Given for the most outstanding program or workshop (exclusive of NGC Schools and Symposiums) teaching floral design to club members and/or the public.



Small Medium Large

4. Individual club member (NGC or IA)

Please refer to Scoring Rubric for FD 2 on the following page.

A. Individual Flower Arranger of the Year.

B. International Affiliate Flower Arranger of the Year.

Link from NGC web page Awards Table to Entry Form and details.

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FD 2 Specific Scoring Rubric

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FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Requirements for each award in this section are detailed in the Flower Show Achievement Awards Details section later in this Handbook. Please refer to that section for complete application information. A-D refer to club size.

FS-1 CLUB STANDARD SHOW -

A – < 21 members B – 21-49 members C – 50-99 members D – 100+ members

FS-2 HOLIDAY STANDARD SHOW

A – 1 club (NGC or IA) B – > 2 clubs (NGC or IA)

FS-3 PATRIOTIC STANDARD SHOW

A – 1 club B – > 2 clubs

FS-4 PETITE STANDARD SHOW

A – 1 club (NGC or IA) B – > 2 clubs (NGC or IA)

FS-5 CLUB SMALL STANDARD SHOW

A – < 21 members B – 21-49 members C – 50-99 members

FS-6 HOLIDAY SMALL STANDARD SHOW

1 club < 100 members

FS-7 PATRIOTIC SMALL STANDARD SHOW

1 club < 100 members

FS-8 PETITE SMALL STANDARD SHOW

1 club < 100 members (NGC or IA)

Flower Show Achievement Award Application, Details, and all other required forms are in the FORMS section of the NGC website.

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FS-9 NEAR-CLUB STANDARD SHOW

2 + clubs (nearby)

FS-10 COUNCIL STANDARD SHOW

A - 3 + clubs B – 1 + Judges Council/s

FS-11 DISTRICT/REGION STANDARD SHOW

A - < 15 NGC clubs B – > 16 NGC Clubs

FS-12 STATE FLOWER SHOW

A - < 100 clubs B – > 100 clubs

FS-13 YOUTH FLOWER SHOW

A – 1 Youth club/group B – > 2 Youth clubs/groups C – Youth Division of Adult Flower Show

FS-14 PLANT SOCIETY SHOW

Affiliated with NGC

FS-15 HORTICULTURE SPECIALITY SHOW

A – 1 club B – > 2 clubs C – Country, District, State Region

FS-16 DESIGN SPECIALITY SHOW

A – 1 club (NGC or IA) B – > 2 clubs (NGC or IA) C – Country, District, State Region (NGC or IA)

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GARDENING G-1 CONTAINER GARDENING


Given for the most outstanding container or containers of fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, or a combination thereof.

A. Single Container grown by a member or club (NGC or IA).

B. Multiple Containers in one location grown by a member or club (NGC or IA).

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Selection of Container 20 Selection of Plants 20 Unity of Container and Plants 30 Includes consideration of design elements and principles 20


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G-2 EDIBLE GARDENING


Given for the most outstanding garden of edibles, fruits, vegetables, and/or edible flowers.

A. Garden of edibles grown by a member or club (NGC or IA).

B. Gardens incorporating edibles in an ornamental landscape grown by a member or club (NGC or IA).


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Garden Plan 15 Selection of plants 10 Growth and maturity of plants 10 Successful incorporation of edibles 15 Successful production of edibles 20 Overall health and attractiveness of garden 20


Supporting data clear, well labeled and neatly attached 2 At least one photo 2 Other documentation (publicity, letter, etc.) if planted in public location (give full credit if not public location)

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G-3 THERAPY GARDENS


Given 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. by an NGC or IA Club. 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.



3. Individual garden club member (NGC or IA)


G-4 PUBLIC WILDLIFE GARDENS

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by The Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc.

Given 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. Special attention should be given to securing publicity for the project.


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INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES

Miembros afiliados internacionales, haga clic AQUÍ para ir directamente al sitio web de COMAAI.org para ver los Premios, direcciones y formularios de la IA en español.

IA-1 CIVIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by Esther P. DeSalinas

Given for the most outstanding contribution with civic improvement projects, community plantings, landscaping public area (design and plants), growing projects, horticulture workshops for children or adults, comprehensive program in environmental concerns.

IA-2 YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AWARD

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by Gloria Remedi

Given 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

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by Eleanor Yates

Given 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-4 COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit

Offered to the most outstanding gardening project developed in schools, churches, hospitals, vegetable; size does not matter but it should further NGC objectives and focusing on civic beautification and conservation.

Judging will be based on Power Point Presentation. See COMAAI.com for details. IA-5 LANDSCAPING


Awarded to the most outstanding public landscaping project of gardens developed in a city, town, or a neighborhood, funded privately or commercially in parks, plazas, private or public recreational parks. Project must have the involvement of an NGC entity or Club members. Judging will be based on Power Point Presentation. See COMAAI.com for details.

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IA-6 CONSERVATION EDUCATION


Awarded to the most comprehensive and educational work, educational exhibit or program in conservation education. Judging will be based on Power Point Presentation. See COMAAI.com for details.

IA 6 (EC 2) Conservation Education Specific Scoring Rubric

Maximum Total Points Presentation 20 Total _______

Power Point Presentation with a limit of 15 slides, each with written description

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Each photo described with maximum of 25 words 5 Title page includes project name, location, name of club or individual. 5 Written content concise and descriptive of award offered 5

Definition of Purpose 50 Total _______

Photos clearly show theme of project 10 Photos provide educational message, easy to read 10 Offers internet research links to conservation 10 Examples provided create sense of interest to viewer 10 Target specific age group or creates public interest 10


Simplicity of exhibit allows different age groups to understand and benefit

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Shows that elements of design were considered 3 Size of exhibiting area provided was well used 3 Well planned light source was provided to exhibition 3 Exhibit provides clear message to the public 3


Explain funding – personal, garden club, sponsors 5 Project creates impact in the environment of the community 5 The project shows the participation of club members from one or more clubs

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IA-7 THERAPY GARDENS OR PROJECTS


Awarded to the most outstanding therapy garden or related activities offered to all ages. Activities may take place at Hospitals, Schools, Orphanages, Elderly Care Homes, working with Special Children and Adults of all ages.

Judging will be based on Power Point Presentation. See COMAAI.com for details.

See Specific Scoring Rubric on next page.

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IA 7 (G-3) Therapy Gardens or Project Specific Scoring Rubric


Power Point Presentation with a limit of 15 slides, each with written description (25 words maximum each)

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Title page includes project name, location, name of club or individual. 5 Written content concise and descriptive of award offered 5

Definition of Purpose 50 Total _______ “Before” photos show need for project 5 Photos convey knowledge of soil, climate, and topography 5 Microclimate categories identified (full sun, partial shade, shade, deep shade)

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Plants selected according to different needs of light 5 Define if new development or improvement of existing project 5 Theme defines who will be using the site 5 Included photo of site map or drawing of site plan 5 Describe garden ornaments and hardscape planning if needed 5 This is a Xeriscaping project 5 Explain available water sources such as small ponds or fountains 5

Achievement 15 Total _______ Design adapts to age group of persons benefitting 3 Elements of design well defined in project – distribution of form, line, texture, and color

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Photos of plant selection based on size, height, color, or textures; inform if native plants or trees were used

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Inform if light source provided at night 3 Project provides accessibility for persons with special needs or age group

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Participation 10 Total _______ Explain funding – personal, garden club, sponsors 5 Project creates impact in the environment of the community 5

Maintenance 10 Total _______ Water management is available 5 Project will have continuous supervision 5

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IA-8 DIGITAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS


Awarded to the most innovative digital or internet outstanding activities of an IA NGC Region, involving Garden Club Websites, Facebook, and Social Media. It may be awarded to the Region that shows the most outstanding efforts to increase public visibility, club membership and make the public aware of the mission and activities of international garden clubs.

Judging will be based on Power Point Presentation. See COMAAI.com for details.

See Specific Scoring Rubric on next page.

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IA 8 (MAE 2) Social Media Excellence Award Specific Scoring Rubric


Power Point presentation of social media activities (limit of 20 slides ) 5 Page includes photos and written descriptions (limit of 25 words) 5 Title page includes the name of Club, location, and website if any 5

Definition of Purpose 50 Total _______ Includes goals of the Regional Social Media activities 5 Photos convey online activities offered to regional members 5 Explains social media participation 5 Shows articles submitted to or other participation in COMAAI.org 5 Defines number of Regional members serve in COMAAI’s Communications Committee

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Photos show Region’s participation in Cultural programs 5 Region has a Chat or a Facebook Page 5 Region has Instagram or a Blog 5 Region offers digital training for its members 5 Photo of regional members offering a tutorial at Tutoriales COMAAI/Uruguay

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NGC Educational Outreach 15 Total _______ Gives number of Educational Schools and Refreshers offered 3 States Flower Show Schools and Symposiums offered by the Region 3 Number of Zoom programs offered by Region 3 States number and total receiving Consultant status 3 States number and total of Flower Show Judges accredited 3

Participation 20 Total _______ States number of 4 or 5 NGC Star Members in Region 5 Horticultural programs are offered by Region 5 States number of Flower Shows sponsored by Region 5 Conventions were offered in the region 5

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IA-9 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE TO AN IA REGION


Awarded to the International Region whose volunteer efforts during a period of two years has made outstanding contributions for the betterment of civic development, horticulture therapy, youth activities, conservation, landscape design, horticulture, floral design, or all-around excellence. Award to be given in the final year of each NGC term.

IA-10 HORTICULTURE ACTIVITY FOR YOUTH GARDEN CLUBS


Awarded to the most outstanding and interactive educational project developed by a youth garden club or youth group sponsored by a local garden club

IA-11 OUTDOOR PLANTING WITH YOUTH GARDEN CLUB


Awarded to actual or digital gardening projects, organized as horticultural activities that show the effort to educate and guide youth in teaching about gardening techniques, home vegetable gardens and plant identification.

IAYB YEARBOOK

2 International Affiliate Individual Garden Club 4 International Affiliates Federation 6B International Affiliates Judges Council or Consultants


Awarded to the yearbook that best describes the calendar year. It must contain Club information, programs, events, and activities. It must be practical, a convenient size for members, durable, neat, easy to read and send in a Digital form. Include the name of the organization, logo, club, city, country, and the year it was published.

International Affiliates are also eligible to apply for

FD-1 Calendar Arranger of the Year FS-16 Design Specialty Show FS-2 Holiday Standard Show G-1 Container Gardening FS-4 Petite Standard Show G-2 Edible Gardening FS-8 Petite Small Standard Show MAE-4 Publications (IA # MP-3)

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IA FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

IAFS-1 INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES STANDARD FLOWER SHOW

Award: Sunburst Rosette

Given to any IA Standard Flower Show meeting the requirements outlined in the NGC Flower Show Achievement Awards with a minimum of 3 Special Exhibits.

One or more International Affiliate member club/s

IAFS-2 STANDARD FLOWER SHOW PROMOTING NGC OBJECTIVES

Award: Certificate of Merit + $100

Given for the Overall Winner of the most outstanding Standard Flower Show that promotes the objectives of National Garden Clubs, Inc.

IAFS-3 SCHEDULE AWARD

Award: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by Idalia Aguilar

Given for the best Standard Flower Show Schedule

IAFS-4 STANDARD FLOWER SHOW STAGING AWARD

Award: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by Sylvia Wray

Given for the most creative staging in a Standard Flower Show. A minimum of 6 color photographs and a description of the special staging must accompany the application.

IAFS-5 INTERNATIONAL FLORAL AND/OR HORTICULTURE SHOW AWARD

Award: Certificate of Merit

Given to an International Specialized Floral and/or Horticulture Show sponsored by National Garden Clubs, Inc., in recognition of outstanding achievement.

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IA VIRTUAL FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

IAVFS-1 VIRTUAL FLOWER SHOW

Award: Gold Certificate + $100 sponsored by COMAAI

Given for the best Virtual Flower Show.

IAVFS-2 VIRTUAL PETITE SMALL FLOWER SHOW

Award: Gold Certificate

Given for the best Virtual Petite Small Flower Show

IAVFS-3 VIRTUAL DESIGN SPECIALTY FLOWER SHOW


Given for the best Virtual Design Specialty Flower Show

IAVFS-4 VIRTUAL HORTICULTURE SPECIALTY SHOW


Given for the best Virtual Horticulture Specialty Flower Show

IAVFS-5 VIRTUAL FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE


Given for the best Virtual Flower Show Schedule

IAVFS-6 VIRTUAL FLOWER SHOW PHOTOS: HORTICULTURE DIVISION


Given for the best photograph in the Horticulture Division

IAVFS-7 VIRTUAL FLOWER SHOW PHOTOS: DESIGN DIVISION


Given for the best photograph in the Design Division

IAVFS-8 VIRTUAL FLOWER SHOW PHOTOS: BOTANICAL ARTS HORTICULTURE


Given for the best photograph in the Horticulture Botanical Arts Division

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IAVFS-9 VIRTUAL FLOWER SHOW PHOTOS: BEST QUALITY PHOTOGRAPH


Given for the most outstanding and best quality photograph in a Virtual Flower Show

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MEMBERSHIP ADVANCEMENT & EDUCATION

MAE-1 MEMBERSHIP AWARENESS


Given for the most innovative activity, set of activities or most outstanding effort to increase public visibility, to increase club membership, or to make the public aware of the mission and activities of garden clubs. This includes publications such as membership brochures, leaflets, or other publications as well as 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 3-page limit.



Small Medium Large

Please refer to the Scoring Rubric for MAE 1 on the following page.

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MAE-1 Specific Scoring Rubric




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Innovative nature of activities and/or publication 20 Quality of print/digital materials 7 Quality of content 15 Activities to attain goals 10 Planning 5 Execution of activities and/or publication 5 Successful obtaining of publicity 3



12


3



4


2

100 Total ________

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MAE-2 SOCIAL MEDIA/WEBSITE

Best in Each Group: Certificate of Merit + $50 sponsored by The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.

Given for the most outstanding website or social media page promoting the sponsoring organization and NGC objectives. At least a portion of the site/page must be available for viewing by the general public. Include website/media address, who maintains site, frequency of updates, and cost in the application. Ease of navigation will be considered while judging from the address given.

A – Website designed and managed by club members

B – Social media page designed and managed by club member/s







C – Website professionally designed D – Social media page professionally designed







Please refer to the Scoring Rubric for MAE 2 on the following page.

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MAE 2 Specific Scoring Rubric



Design/Appearance attractive 8 Design/Appearance engaging 8 Design/Appearance easy to view 6 Layout 3

Navigation 35 Total _______

Ease of navigation 10 Navigation system (bar, map, etc.) 5 Logical flow of pages 5 Clear page headers 7 Links active 8


Club/group information present 5 Club/group information easy to find 5 Educational 10

Promotion 10 Total _______

Promotes NGC objectives 10

Maintenance 10 Total _______

Does it appear to be updated? 10

100 Total _______

MAE-3 DIGITAL MEDIA PRESENTATION

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.

Given for the best presentation recorded and submitted on any type of digital media supporting any of the following NGC objectives: History/Archives, private or public Garden Tours, Flower Shows, Projects, Programs, or other.

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2. Group of Clubs, Council, District (NGC or IA) 3. State Garden Club:

Small Medium Large

4. National Affiliate (dues paid directly to NGC)

MAE 3 Specific Scoring Rubric Maximum Total Points



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Design/appearance 8 Audio quality 8 Memorable content and delivery 8 Creativity 6 Clear images 6 Concise information 7 Easy to view 3 Easy to comprehend 4 Logical sequence 4 Visual effects contribute rather than detract from message 2


Overall impact (educational, inspiring, persuasive) 15 Club/group information present and accurate 5

Promotion 20 Total _______

Clear message 6 Promotes NGC objectives 10 Means of distribution 2 Profits realized, if applicable 2

100 Total ________

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MAE-4 PUBLICATIONS

Best in each Group: Certificate of Merit

Given for the best publication in each group. Notices and flyers for one-time events do not apply. Submissions may be electronic or printed unless otherwise specified.

Newsletters/Magazines/Bulletins distributed at least three-times per year under one editor or manager with three sample issues submitted with application.

Manual or Handbook supporting any of the NGC objectives, i.e., procedural, duties of officers, awards, etc.

Educational Publication promoting any NGC objective, i.e., design, environmental, landscape, gardening, horticulture, therapy, etc.

Other publications promoting any NGC objective.

A – One-two page newsletter B – Newsletter/Magazine 3-12 pages



Small Medium Large


5. International Affiliate



Small Medium Large


5. International Affiliate C – Newsletter/Magazine/Bulletin 13-24 pages D – Newsletter/Magazine Bulletin over 24 pages



Small Medium Large





Small Medium Large



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E – Manuals/Handbooks F – Educational 1. Garden Club:

Small Medium Large


Small Medium Large





Small Medium Large



Please refer to Scoring Rubric for MAE 4 on the following page.

G – Other 1. Garden Club:

Small Medium Large


Small Medium Large



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MAE 4 Specific Scoring Rubric



Cover sheet included with all sections completed 2 Brief description of publication 3


Educational 8 Informative 9 Accurate information 6 Clarity of subject 5 Print quality adds to overall appearance 7 Includes high quality photographs 6 Includes appropriate, meaningful graphics 4 Coverage received 6 General appeal 8 Indicates that organization is NGC member 6

Promotes NGC Objectives 15 Total _______

Promotes at least one NGC Objective 5 Promotes more than one NGC Objective 10


Number of copies distributed/sold 5 How distributed 4 Financial report includes cost of publishing, price if sold 6

100 Total ________

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MAE-5 NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK


Given 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.



Small Medium Large

MAE-6 MEMBERSHIP INCREASE

Best in each Group: Certificate of Merit + $100

Given for the top state membership increases as defined in each section. These awards are calculated by the NGC office. No application is accepted.

A – State Garden Club showing the greatest increase in paid membership as of Oct. 31 of the Award Year.

B – State Garden Club showing the greatest increase per capita as of Oct. 31 of the Award Year.

MAE-7 LIFE MEMBERSHIPS

Best in each group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by Bobbie Verser

Given for highest increases in NGC Life Memberships as defined in each section. These awards are calculated by the NGC office. No application is accepted.

A – State Garden Club with the greatest increase in NGC Life Memberships from May 1 – April 30.

B – State Garden Club with the greatest per capita increase in NGC Life Memberships from May 1 – April 30.

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SERVICE AND RECOGNITION SR-1 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR NON-MEMBERS

The highest award of National Garden Clubs presented to a non-member of NGC and sponsored by a State Garden Club organization/federation. This may be awarded to an individual, organization, or institution that has made a significant contribution toward the advancement of goals and purposes of National Garden Clubs. An individual recipient must accept the award in person. If the winner is an organization or institution, a representative of the organization must accept the award in person. These awards are not given posthumously. Recognition will be given in The National Gardener.

Application must include the NGC Application Form for Awards of Excellence, a one-page summary of the applicant’s qualifications, and an additional four pages (maximum) of descriptive text, photos, and photocopies. Six pages total, one sided. Electronic applications are preferred. No binders, vinyl sheet protectors or staples are to be used if sending hard copy.

NOTE DUE DATE OF JANUARY 1.

A – Individual B – Organization or Institution

SR 1 Specific Scale of Points Maximum Total Points



Advancement of NGC, Inc. Goals 35 Total _______

Supporting Data 10 Total _______

100 Total ________

SR-2 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR STATES

Best in Each Size Category: Certificate of Merit + $500

Given annually to recognize distinguished work in a state for a coordinated activity or project in accordance with the programs and objectives of NGC in which State Garden Club members from many areas in the state have participated. A state may not win this award more than once for the same project unless a significant new phase or activity has been added to the project. If this is an ongoing, long term project, recent involvement must be reflected in the application. The Award of Excellence should be projects that are unique and superior in their scope and execution. If there are no applicants in one membership size division, another application may be considered, if equally outstanding, to be awarded in another size division. Applications may be a maximum of 6 printed pages, one-sided.

AWARDS FORM 2 Application on the NGC FORMS web page.


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NOTE DUE DATE OF JANUARY 1

State Garden Club: Membership up to 999 Membership 1,000 – 2,999- Membership 3,000 – 7,999 Membership over 8,000

SR 2 Scale of Points Maximum Total Points


Outstanding, Unusual or Distinctive Project 60 Total _______

Advancement of NGC Goals 25 Total _______


100 Total _________

SR-3 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR REGIONS


Given during the second year of an Administration, this recognizes distinguished work in a Region for coordinated activity in accordance with the programs and objectives of NGC in which all states in the Region have participated. IAs are also eligible for this award from the IA. IA details are given on the COMAAI website.

Application must include the NGC Application Form for Awards of Excellence, a one-page summary of the applicant’s qualifications, and an additional four pages (maximum) of descriptive text, photos, and photocopies. Six pages total, one side. Electronic applications are preferred. No binders, vinyl sheet protectors or staples are to be used if sending hard copy.

NOTE DUE DATE OF JANUARY 1

SR 3 Scale of Points



Outstanding, Unusual or Distinctive Project 60 Total _______

Advancement of NGC Goals 25 Total _______


100 Total _________

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SR-4 MEMBER OF HONOR

Best in Each Region: NGC Certificate and Pin; recognized in The National Gardener

Given 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 • All around excellence

Eligibility: Any member of a State Garden Club who has NEVER been a member of the NGC Board of Directors.

Application, 5 pages maximum, one-sided, must include:

• Title page • Name of State Federation and Region • Area(s) of nominee’s outstanding contribution/s • Name, complete mailing address, phone number of nominee • Sponsoring club name, president’s name, address, and signature

• Short, typed description of nominee’s accomplishments, 1 page • Supporting information

• Maximum 3-page outline listing accomplishments of nominee (including offices and chairmanships held)

Application may be sent electronically. If mailed, must be secured in a folder. No loose pages accepted on hard copies. Click on Where to Send above. NOTE DUE DATE OF FEBRUARY 20.

SR-5 CITATION FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

Award: Citation for Distinguished Service and token of appreciation

Given at end of term to National Garden Clubs, Inc. President in appreciation of notable achievement and guidance by that President.

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SR-6 PRESIDENTIAL CITATION

Given by NGC President to those who have performed outstanding service to NGC.

SR-7 NGC AWARD FOR MAJOR NON-STANDARD FLOWER SHOWS

Award: NGC Seal hung on green ribbon (2 per show)

Given, with approval from the show committee, at a major non-standard flower show e.g., The New England Spring Flower Show (Massachusetts), The Philadelphia Flower Show, The Atlanta Botanical Gardens Flower Show (Atlanta), etc.

A – Finest exhibit in the Horticulture Division

B – Finest exhibit 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 host State Garden Club or an NGC Officer when possible.

Request letters are to be sent to NGC Headquarters six months in advance of the show date.

SR-8 AWARD OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

Award : Certificate #5234

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.

No application required.

Purchase Certificate #5234 from Member Services, NGC Headquarters, St. Louis, MO

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YOUTH WORK YW-1 YOUTH GARDEN CLUB OUTSTANDING SPONSOR

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by James Pavelka

Given to the NGC member club sponsor of a youth club which has been most successful in promoting all phases of garden club work with youth. Applications must indicate grade of club, sponsor club name, list of programs presented to the youth, meeting dates, and number of youth involved. This award is not to be duplicated with any other Youth Work award.

A – Grades 1-3 B – Grades 4-6 C – Grades 7-9 D – Other

YW-2 HORTICULTURE ACTIVITY FOR YOUTH GARDEN CLUB


Given to the NGC or IA member club sponsor of a youth club for the most outstanding horticulture activity. Applications must indicate grade of club, sponsor club name, list of programs presented to the youth, meeting dates, and number of youth involved. This award is not to be duplicated with any other Youth Work award.


YW-3 OUTDOOR PLANTING WITH YOUTH GARDEN CLUB

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by Wisconsin Garden Club Federation

Given to the NGC or IA member club sponsor of a youth 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.


YW-4 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITY WITH YOUTH GARDEN CLUB

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by the Garden Club of Ohio, Inc.

Given to the NGC member club sponsor of a youth club for the most outstanding project in the field of environmental concern, e.g., horticulture, landscaping, anti-litter, restoration, conservation, other.


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YW-5 JUNIOR GARDEN CLUB WILDLIFE GARDENING EDUCATION PROJECT


Given to the Youth Garden Club with the most notable project or projects educating the public on the benefits of gardening for wildlife.


Please refer to Scoring Rubric for YW-5 on the following page.

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YW-5 Specific Scoring Rubric




2



Meets NGC Mission & Goals 3 Scope of project defined 2 Need identified 5 Benefit to target (members/recipients/community/etc.) 6 Accomplishment of goals 6 Comprehensiveness of work 5 Activities to attain goals explained 6 Evaluation of goals reached 2 Educational 2 Prior planning 2 Very brief history if continuing project (give full credit if not a continuing project)

1



15



30



2


1

100 Total ________

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YW-6 HIGH SCHOOL GARDEN CLUB OUTSTANDING SPONSOR


Given to the NGC member club sponsor of a High School Gardeners Club that has carried out the best all-around gardening project. Applications must indicate grade/s of club, sponsor club name, list of programs presented to the youth, meeting dates, and number of youth involved.

YW-7 HIGH SCHOOL DISTINGUISHED SERVICE PROJECT

Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 (1st Place), $50 (2nd Place)

Given 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. The project must be sponsored by an NGC member club, group of clubs, district, or State Garden Club.

YW-8 HORTICULTURE EDUCATON FOR YOUTH


Given to an NGC member club for the best promotion of gardening for youth, based on the belief that youth should be educated to become future horticulturists.

1. Garden Club:

Small Medium Large


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YW-9 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROJECT WITH YOUTH Best in Group: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Given to the NGC member club for the most outstanding project in the field of environmental education involving youth. YW-10 INDIVIDUAL OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO YOUTH Outstanding Individual: Certificate of Merit + $100 sponsored by the Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Given to the Individual NGC member who has given outstanding service to youth as a leader of a Youth Garden Club in any grade category through High School.

Individual garden club member



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NGC Flower Show Achievement Awards Details

An NGC Flower Show Achievement Award is the recognition given to an NGC member organization for its sponsorship of a superior flower show. NGC member or affiliate clubs wishing to apply for these awards must contact their State Awards Chairman or designated representative, such as State Flower Show Awards Chairman, State Evaluations Chairman, State NGC Awards Chairman, or IA Awards Chairman, for forms and procedure.

NGC Flower Show Awards are non-competitive. Books of Evidence are NOT compared to or judged against one another; like an exhibit at a Flower Show, Books of Evidence are judged on their own merits. If any Flower Show Book of Evidence scores 95 or more points, it will be honored with an NGC Flower Show Achievement Award.

Award year is January 1 through December 31.

1. General Procedure for Club/s a. State or IA country designated chairman must be notified of the club/s’ or organization/s’

intent to apply for an NGC Flower Show Achievement Award six (6) weeks in advance allowing time for evaluating judges to be selected by an impartial state chairman or designate from the list of invited judges. Selection of evaluators is never made by the flower show sponsor/s.

i. Two (2) weeks prior to the show, designated state or IA country chairman sends NGC Flower Show Achievement Award Application Form and Show Data Form, along with the names of the evaluating panel/s to the show sponsoring organization.

ii. The sponsoring organization provides copies of the appropriate NGC Flower Show Evaluation Point Scoring Form to members of the evaluating panel/s, as well as self-addressed stamped envelopes for returning the evaluation form to the designated state or IA country chairman.

b. Letter of intent from the club/s or organization/s must include the name of the sponsoring organization, address for mailings, show date/s, location and theme, and names and addresses of judges judging the show.

c. Each flower show is eligible for only one (1) NGC Flower Show Achievement Award. Exception: An Adult NGC member club whose flower show includes a Youth Section eligible for a Youth Achievement Award may apply for an Adult Achievement Award and a Youth Achievement Award. If a club sponsors more than one (1) Standard Flower Show per calendar year, each show is eligible for an award.

d. To be eligible for a Flower Show Achievement Award, the following awards must be offered; however, more NGC Top Exhibitor Awards may be given provided requirements for each award are met. For the Horticulture Division in Small-Standard, Standard and Horticulture Specialty Shows, the Award of Horticultural Excellence must be offered. For Standard Flower and Design Specialty Flower Shows, the Award of Design Excellence or Holiday Excellence Award must be offered. For Small-Standard Flower Shows, a section Top Exhibitor Award must be offered. (The Award of Design Excellence or Holiday Excellence Award is not available for Small-Standard Flower Shows.)

Flower Show Achievement Award Application and all other required forms are in the FORMS section of the NGC website.

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e. Upon completion of judging, show committee must provide the evaluating panel with show data including the number of club members or clubs involved, percentage of club/organization participation, and the number of exhibits in each Division.

f. To qualify If the show has qualified for Flower Show Achievement Award consideration, the show sponsors must prepare and submit a Book of Evidence, in a manner designated by the NGC Awards Committee and found on the NGC Website, with statistics, schedule, description, pictures and evidence of publicity to the state designated chairman or IA chairman before the state or IA country deadline.

g. Each state evaluates the Books of Evidence submitted. Any and all Books of Evidence scoring 95 points or more at the state level may be submitted to the designated NGC Flower Show Achievement Awards Chairman by the January 15 deadline. This means a state or IA country may submit unlimited number of Books of Evidence for a particular Flower Show Achievement Award. As stated above, all awards are non-competitive, and this allows NGC to recognize all top-quality flower shows. IA show sponsors submit their Books of Evidence to the IA Awards Chairman.

h. All Book of Evidence evaluations will be returned if the sponsoring organization provides self-addressed stamped envelope or mailer. Judges’ evaluations will not be returned but summarized with the final evaluations.

2. Procedure to be Followed by Evaluating Judges

a. Evaluators are responsible for upholding NGC’s high standards, scoring wisely, responsibly, and objectively.

b. Only the selected evaluating judges must submit an evaluation form to the designated State Chairman. However, all other judges are free to evaluate the show, but their evaluations are NOT submitted to the state.

c. An evaluator’s initial responsibility prior to the show date is to study the Flower Show Evaluation Point Scoring Form and to carefully review the flower show schedule for conformance to the Handbook for Flower Shows.

d. The day of the show: i. Upon completion of judging assignments, the judge must consider all aspects of

the show according to the Flower Show Evaluation Point Scoring Form. (Form 30) ii. For a complete and fair evaluation, evaluators may confer with other judges not

serving on the evaluating panel, especially in areas not judged by the evaluator. iii. The score of the three (3) evaluating judges must average 95 or more points for the

show to be considered for an NGC Flower Show Achievement Award. iv. Evaluating panel must confer on observations and arrive at an approximate overall

average score for the show before leaving the show site, though evaluator’s individual scores may vary.

v. The Panel must inform the General Show Chairman if the show scores a minimum of 95 points. Actual scores are not given to the show committee at any time. If the show fails to score an average of 95 points, a brief diplomatic explanation of the deductions should be given to the General Show Chairman.

vi. Each panel member shall complete an evaluation form within one week of the

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Flower Show including written descriptive and specific comments, sign the form and return the form to the appropriate state or IA country designated chairman. Evaluations must be kept in strict confidence and not freely discussed with others or shown to club members.

3. Compilation of the Book of Evidence – Information on preparing a Book of Evidence for a Flower Show Achievement Award, including format and deadlines, can be found on the NGC Website. The Book of Evidence may be submitted as a hard copy or as an electronic copy on a flash drive or a disk. The following forms must be included with the Book of Evidence. a. NGC Flower Show Achievement Award Application Form (fillable PDF) b. NGC Flower Show Achievement Award Show Data Form (fillable PDF)

4. To prepare the Book of Evidence, review the following suggested guidelines used to evaluate the Book of Evidence.

5. NGC Flower Show Achievement Award Checklist 6. Book of Evidence Flower Show Evaluation Scale of Points 7. Directive for insuring Consistency in Grading of Books of Evidence

a. Sample Books of Evidence can be found on the NGC website.

8. Determination of Final Score for the Flower Show – Flower Shows must score 95 points or more at the national level in order to be recognized. The Book of Evidence counts for 25 points, with the local judges’ average evaluation pro-rated for the other 75 points. The actual point system can be found on the NGC Website.

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NGC FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT AWARD CHECK LIST

A list and requirements for the highly prestigious NGC Flower Show Achievement Awards are given in Handbook for Flower Shows 2017 and in the fall issue of The National Gardener in odd-numbered years.

A. APPLYING FOR AN AWARD

1. Local Flower Show Chairman contacts State Awards Chairman/State Flower Show Awards Chairman well in advance of show. Each state might have a specific State Chairman, procedure and/or application form.

Letter/application sent ____________

2. Letter of intent must include the name of the sponsoring organization, address for mailings, show date/s, location, theme, and names, addresses and status of judges judging show, as well as the name, number and size category of NGC Achievement Award sought.

3. Each show is eligible for only one (1) NGC Standard Flower Show Achievement Award. Exception: An Adult NGC member club whose flower show includes a Youth section eligible for a Youth Achievement Award may apply for both an Adult Achievement Award and a Youth Achievement Award. If a club sponsors more than one Standard Flower Show in a calendar year, each show may be considered for an Achievement Award.

4. State Chairman selects three judges from the list of Show judges provided by the club to serve as the Evaluating Panel. State Chairman will provide this Panel with “Standard Flower Show Evaluation Scale”. (Also, it is suggested that the Judges Chairman prepare self-addressed, stamped envelopes that are addressed to the proper person for sending completed form to.) Form on www.gardenclub.org

5. State Chairman will notify Local Show Chairman the names of the members of the Evaluating Panel.

Club advised on ________________

6. Clubs may assign fewer classes to the Evaluating Panel to judge.

B. DETERMINING IF FLOWER SHOW IS ELIGIBLE FOR NGC AWARD

1. The Panel evaluates the show on the schedule, actual and theme staging, quality and exhibition of horticulture, interpretation of schedule and artistic concept of the designs, and the special exhibits.

2. The Panel’s scores must average 95 or more for the show to be considered for an Achievement Award.

3. A Panel member will immediately notify the General Chairman if the show scores 95 or more.

Yes_____ No______

C. DURING THE FLOWER SHOW

1. Collect information for preparing Book of Evidence: • for writing Show Description • statistics for Show Data • Form on www.gardenclub.org

http://www.gardenclub.org/

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2. Take photographs: • show entrance • theme staging in all divisions • overall views of each division’s staging • unique staging • Top Exhibitor Award winning exhibits • Special Exhibits • special features.

3. Photo suggestion: Move horticulture in front of blank wall or place cardboard behind horticulture and/or design exhibits for clear, uncluttered picture of winners.

4. Collect information necessary to label and give word description of all photos.

D. COMPILATION OF BOOK OF EVIDENCE

Requirements in bold type, the balance are suggestions. 1. Binder:

• Use theme binder or folder (not a ring binder). • Attach envelope to inside back cover. Include one copy of the schedule. The State Chairman will put

Evaluation Forms in this envelope. Do not include programs, educational hand-outs, newspaper articles, etc.

• State Awards Chairman will affix application form to inside front cover. Use the specific NGC Flower Show Achievement Award Application (form www.gardenclub.org). Each state may have its own procedure.

• Use clear protective page covers. 2. Cover Label:

• Award Number & Name, (or vice-versa) • Name of State or Country, • Name/s of Show Sponsors (Club/s, Plant Society, Council, District, State or Region) with Show Site (City &

State). • Do not include state award numbers/names. • Neatly printed, typed, or computer generated, but no decorative artwork.

3. Pages: • Uncrowded & legible printing & drawings. • No more than 20 pages (using 10 sheets, front and back) with no loose items.

Judges will not remove nor consider loose hand-outs, flyers or publicity. Use space wisely. 4. Contents:

• Title Page: o Award Number & Name (or vice-versa), o Sponsoring Organization with City & State, o Applicant Contact with address (President, Director or Show Chairman, etc.) Do not include any state

information. Since pages are limited, Title page and Table of Contents may both be on the first page. • Table of Contents:

o List items by page number. o Number the pages.

• Description of Show – 300 words or less. Text should include title, size, scope, type of show, theme and division staging, and special features. The Description should immediately follow the Table of Contents. Include required information:

o Describe theme staging o Unique actual staging o Special features that made the show outstanding or unusual.

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o Do not write about prior committee work or hospitality. Save the statistics for the Show Data Form.

• Show Data: This information must appear in the body of the application as well as on the application form. Should immediately follow the Show Description. Also use this information for the Show Data Form. The form may be used as printed or may be re-typed using the same one-page format. (form on www.gardenclub.org)

o List of sponsoring clubs and/or organization – if more than one. o Number of members in sponsoring organization/s. If Council, District or State, give number of

clubs in sponsoring organization. o Number of participating members. If Council, District or State, give number of participating clubs. o Percentage of participating members. If Council, District or State, give percentage of participating

clubs. Participation may include work on committees, serving as hostesses, etc. o Total number of exhibits in Horticulture, Design and Special Exhibits Division o List Top Exhibitor Awards offered and awarded. State if award was not presented. Do not list

Special Club Awards or non-NGC Top Exhibitor Awards such as Award of Appreciation. o Source of flower show funding, e.g., general club funds, annual plant sale, admission. Full financial

report is not required.

• Photographs: o Remember those judging the Book of Evidence were not at the show. The Book of Evidence must

convey an overall descriptive picture of the show in photos and the text labeling. o Omit people if possible. o Need not be professional pictures. o Photos should be large, in focus with good lighting; neatly trimmed; trimming with fancy scissors

is usually detracting. o Top Exhibitor Award winning exhibits.

Pictures of all Top Exhibitor Award Winners in all divisions are needed. Horticulture award winners may be grouped together for one picture. Do not include local award winners or any award winners that are not Top Exhibitor

Award winners, such as Sweepstakes and Award of Appreciation winners unless you have extra space to fill.

Additional photos of club/local award winners and other outstanding award-winning exhibits are optional and may add interest to the book –only include if there is room.

Each picture labeled with Division, Section, Class, award (if applicable) and brief description of staging.

Label Top Horticulture Award winners with sections & classes, botanical names, awards received.

Label Top Design winners with sections & classes, design description, awards received and staging, and type of plant material used.

Label Special Exhibits with word descriptions and staging. o Staging

Theme staging and actual staging, with overall views within each division; also staging of individual sections in all divisions.

Photos and word descriptions tell how the theme was interpreted in all divisions, ex. entrance, posters, sections/classes signs, objects, color/s, etc.

Label the photos. Overall views of each division. Photos and word descriptions of how horticulture, designs and special exhibits were

actually staged, e.g., shelves stacked on clay pots, pedestals. Label the photos.

o Publicity: Newspaper and other publications, with name and date of publication. City/county

newspaper publicity preferred, but not mandatory.


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Scripts or schedules from radio/TV broadcasts, flyers, and pictures of posters displayed in public buildings are also acceptable.

Publicity is the last item in the Book of Evidence. Large newspaper articles may be reduced on copier.

• Schedule: Only one copy is placed in envelope attached to inside back cover. The Schedule will be

evaluated for correctness of text, all necessary inclusions, theme, terminology, rules, conformance to NGC requirements.

• Conformance: o Adherence to the sequential order and requirements requested.

• Distinction

o Evidence of quality exhibits, creative staging (appropriate to site), overall unity, plus special features.

E. SUBMITTING THE BOOK OF EVIDENCE

1. Books of Evidence must first be evaluated on the state level by a panel of three (3) Accredited Judges. Follow the procedure recommended by the Handbook for Flower Shows, 2017 edition.

2. The State Chairman will include the Evaluating Panel’s Evaluation Forms before submitting the Book of Evidence to NGC Awards Chairman for judging.

3. The Book of Evidence is 25% of score, the averaged scores of the Evaluating Panel is 75%. The combined score must be 95 or more to receive NGC Flower Show Achievement Award.

SEND NGC FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS TO:

Frances Thrash

2109 Cocoa Circle

Virginia Beach, VA 23454-2213

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NGC FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS KEY*

KEY*: Besides the minimum number of exhibits required in the Horticulture and/or Design Division, each sponsoring organization must also have the following minimum number of non- Horticulture/non-Design exhibits based on the size of the sponsoring organization.

i. One (1) educational exhibit (more educational exhibits permitted)

ii. One (1) educational exhibit, and at least one (1) additional educational exhibit, Botanical Arts Division section, or Youth/Sponsored Group Section

iii. One (1) educational exhibit and at least two (2) of any combination of additional educational exhibits, Botanical Arts Division Sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group

iv. Two (2) educational exhibits, and at least two (2) of any combination of additional educational exhibits, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Groups Sections

v. STATES: 1. Small State (fewer than 100 member clubs): Two (2) educational exhibits, and at least any

combination of three (3) additional education exhibits, Botanical Arts Division Sections, or Youth/Sponsored Groups sections

2. Large State (100 or more member clubs): Five (5) educational exhibits, and at least any combination of five (5) additional education exhibits, Botanical Arts Division Sections, or Youth/Sponsored Groups Sections

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Award Name Rosette Color Award # # of Members/ # of Clubs

KEY* (ABOVE)

STANDARD FLOWER SHOWS Club Standard Flower Show

Purple FS-1A Fewer than 21 members i.

FS-1B 21-49 ii.

FS-1C 50-99 iii.

FS-1D 100 or more iv. Holiday Standard Flower Show (Spirit of the holiday/s must be featured)

Red and Green FS-2A One (1) member club

ii.

FS-2B Two (2) or more member clubs

iii.

Patriotic Standard Flower Show (United States Flag must be prominently and correctly displayed)

Red/White/Blue FS-3A One (1) member club

ii.

FS-3B Two (2) or more member clubs iii.

Petite Standard Flower Show All horticulture and designs exhibits qualify as Petite Divisions.

Small Yellow FS-4A One (1) member club

ii.

FS-4B Two (2) or more member clubs iii.

SMALL-STANDARD FLOWER SHOWS

Club Small-Standard Flower Show Award

Petite Purple FS-5A Fewer than 21 members i.

FS-5B 21-49 members ii.

FS-5C 50-99 members iii. Holiday Small- Standard Flower Show

Petite Red and Green FS-6

One (1) member club with fewer than 100 members

ii.

Patriotic Small- Standard Flower Show (United States Flag must be correctly and prominently displayed.)

Petite Red/White/Blue

FS-7 One (1) member club with fewer than 100 members

ii.

Petite Small-Standard Flower Show

Small Blue and White FS-8 One (1) member club with

fewer than 100 members ii.

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NEAR-CLUB, COUNCIL OR DISTRICT FLOWER SHOWS Near-Club Standard Flower Show (Clubs must share sponsorship of the show) (Councils and Districts are NOT eligible for this award)

Blue and White

FS-9

Two (2) or more member clubs located near each other

iii.

Council Standard Flower Show

Rose FS-10A

Sponsored by at least 3 member clubs belonging to an association, federation, group, circle, etc. and recognized by the State Garden Club

iii.

FS-10B Judges Council/s Standard Flower Show iii.

District Flower Show (District or Region) (Based on total number of clubs within the area)

Green FS-11A

District/region consisting of fifteen (15) or fewer NGC member clubs

iii.

FS-11B

District/region consisting of sixteen (16) or more NGC member clubs

iv.

STATE FLOWER SHOWS State Flower Show Gold

FS-12A Small state; fewer than 100 member clubs with 10% of adult clubs participating

v.1.

FS-12B

Large state; 100 or more member clubs with 10% of adult clubs participating. *Horticulture Division: minimum of 20 classes with at least 80 exhibits total *Design Division: minimum of 20 classes with at least 4 exhibits in each class

v.2

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YOUTH FLOWER SHOWS Youth Flower Show or Youth Section of an Adult Standard Flower Show

Red FS-13A

Youth Flower Show held by one (1) NGC Youth club or Youth group, sponsored by an NGC member club

ii.

FS-13B

Youth Flower Show held by two (2) or more NGC Youth clubs or Youth groups, sponsored by an NGC member club

ii.

FS-13C

Youth Participation in a Standard Flower Show

• Youth Section/sub- Sections must be evaluated separately from the adults on a separate Scale of Points for Evaluating Standard Flower Shows form by a panel of three (3) accredited flower show judges.

• Book of Evidence must provide evidence of youth participation in writing the Youth portion of the Flower Show Schedule and in staging or clerking of the Youth Division.

ii.

(Photos may serve as evidence)

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INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATE FLOWER SHOWS International Affiliates Standard Flower Show

Sunburst IAFS-1 One (1) or more International Affiliate iii.

IA Standard Flower Show Promoting NGC Objectives

Certificate of

Merit

IAFS-2 One (1) or more International Affiliate

IA Schedule Award Certificate of Merit


IA Standard Flower Show Staging Award

Certificate of Merit


IA International Floral and/or Horticultural Show Award

Certificate of Merit


INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATE VIRTUAL FLOWER SHOWS

IA Virtual Flower Show Gold Certificate IAVFS-1 One (1) or more International Affiliate

IA Virtual Petite Small FS Gold Certificate IAVFS-2 One (1) or more International Affiliate

IA Virtual Design Specialty FS

Gold Certificate IAVFS-3 One (1) or more International Affiliate

IA Virtual Horticulture Specialty Show


IA Virtual FS Schedule Gold Certificate IAVFS-5 One (1) or more International Affiliate

IA Virtual FS Photos: Horticulture Division


IA Virtual FS Photos: Design Division


IA Virtual FS Photos: Botanical Arts Horticulture


IA Virtual FS Photos: Best Quality Photograph


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PLANT SOCIETY FLOWER SHOWS Plant Society Standard

Flower Show Orange and

White

FS-14

Plant Society affiliated with NGC on local/ state/regional/national level; or NGC organization co- sponsored with non-NGC affiliated Plant Society

i.

SPECIALTY FLOWER SHOWS Horticulture Specialty Show Chartreuse Green

FS-15A One (1) club ii.

FS-15B Two (2) or more clubs iii.

FS-15C

Council, district, state or region sponsoring organization

iii

Design Specialty Show Blue and Yellow FS-16A One (1) club ii.

FS-16B Two (2) or more clubs iii.

FS-16C

Council, district, state or region sponsoring organization

iii.

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION AWARD GUIDELINES (2021-2023)

SCR Awards Chairman, Rose Schultz – [Cell] 641-777-3336 1010 West 84th Place S, Tulsa, OK 74132-3228 [email protected]

Award Applications for NGC competition and SCR competition have different deadlines.

PLEASE STUDY NGC Award requirements for 2021-2023 on the NGC website, gardenclub.org.

SCR requirements may be found on the SCR website.

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 groups of 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 in each state. Winning

entries are then submitted by the State Awards Chairman with a listing of entries attached to SCR Awards Chairman.

Deadline is February 1st. Electronic submissions in some Contests are accepted.

SCR Director’s Award entries are due Dec. 1, 2022, (second year of term)

sent to SCR Chairman: Nancy Rana, 350 Plantation Drive East, Heber Springs, AR 72543-

501.206.7401 email: [email protected]

4. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRIES TO NGC: Adult NGC Award entries are submitted to NGC Awards

Chairman (deadline Jan. 15), by the State Awards Chairman with a listing of entries attached. State Awards

Chairman must see that duplications are prepared for entries eligible for both SCR and NGC consideration. (SCR

does not send Adult Award-winning entries to the NGC level). NGC rules state that entries must be sent

by State Awards Chairman.

5. CONTESTS winners (first place only, no ties) in your state for Youth as determined by your State Awards Chairman:

Poetry, Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl Posters, Bird Posters, Sculpture, etc., are sent to appropriate SCR Youth

Chairmen, listed here and on the SCR Website. Do NOT send to SCR Awards Coordinator.

The SCR Youth Award Coordinator will send appropriate entries to the national level and a list of winners to the

Awards Chairman to enter in the Awards Book.

6. CONTINUING PROJECTS: Entries must document and show significant work in the current awards year.

7. LENGTH OF ENTRY: An entry may not exceed 3 pages, using front of paper only. Publications are the exception.

No plastic sheet protectors allowed. No loose materials. Keep a copy of the entry for club records. Entries will be

given to SCR Director at the Conventions.

8. ENTRY FORMS ARE FOUND ON THE NGC WEBSITE. PLEASE, use these forms for each Entry. Write

SCR in the upper right corner. Do not send state forms or copies of this document. Only one [1] 1st place winner

from each state in each Contest. Do not submit [your] Judging sheets for the entry. Competing state entries will be

judged for SCR using the NGC scale of points.

10. AWARDS: Monetary awards are offered only for designated awards. Only 1st place winners scoring 90 or

above are eligible to receive cash awards. SPONSORS are listed with the Contest.

11. CATEGORIES: Clubs and states are in categories according to the number of dues paying members. They

are as follows:

All NGC Contests and Judging requirements may be viewed and downloaded from website

www.gardenclub.org

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12. NGC SCALE OF POINTS FOR AWARDS (exceptions noted – Publications, Yearbooks).

1st place, $25 AWARD to a Single Club

#1 ARBOR DAY DEDICATION: Sponsored by: Idalia Agular presented for a 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.

#2 NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK: Sponsored by: Nancy Rana presented to a club for the

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.

#3 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 the form, send to your state Awards Chairman by January 1st. State

Awards Chair sends the application to the SCR Awards Chair by February 1st. The SCR Awards Chair will submit to

the NGC Chairman by February 20th.

The winning person 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.

#4 SCR DIRECTOR’S PROJECT AWARDS: “Fun With Pollinators” Sponsored by: Director Rose Knight. Application is made in the second year of the Director’s term. [Form included in

this document Page 15] All applications must be submitted to SCR Director’s Project Chairman,

Nancy Rana, 350 Plantation Drive East, Heber Springs, AR 72543 Phone: (501) 206-7401

E-mail: [email protected] Deadline: December 1, 2022.Rose’s project is designed to promote work with youth garden clubs and other youth groups/organizations. Pre-K-12

eligible.

$100 Presented to the club sponsoring the best Youth Pollinator Garden.

$100 Presented to the club sponsoring the best Youth Pollinator Project (Construction of Bat Houses, Mason Bee Houses,

etc.)

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CLUBS:

i. Small Club: 29 members & under

ii. Medium Club: 30-59 members

iii. Large Club: 60-99 members

iv. Ex-Large Club: 100 members +

STATES:

i. Small State: 999 members & under

ii. Medium State: 1,000-2,999 members

iii. Large State: 3,000-7,999 members

iv. Ex-Large: 8,000 members or more

CLUB YEARBOOKS:

#16: YB-1

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 +


Resources include:

• Power Pollinator Book available for download from www.gardenclub.org

• Plant America Grants and Youth Pollinator Grants sponsored by NGC and described on the website

www.gardenclub.org

Who May Apply: Any individual garden club that is a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., and SCR.

Application Deadline: Chairman must receive on or before December 1, 2022, via e-mail.

How to Apply: The application will be on the SCR website, in “The Communicator" and available through the State

Presidents.

Program Criteria: Involving and educating youth in our community on critical issues about pollinators, total

involvement and participation by club members and youth from youth garden clubs, schools, or youth organizations. A

report (not to exceed three pages) describing the project including photos must be submitted to the Chairman.

#5 CLUB PROGRAM: Sponsored by: Nancy Voyles presented by member/s of that club

having the most outstanding educational program given to an adult club, Council of Clubs, or a Civic not-for-profit group,

etc. The Program should stimulate interest in any of NGC programs/objectives be it Environmental Concerns, an aspect of

a NGC School, Plants and Cultivars, etc. Entry must be a typewritten text and/or the printout of a Power Point program.

Entry will be judged by the NGC General Scale of Points with allowances for areas not applicable to the program.

#6 COMMUNITY CONCERNS: Sponsored by: Fred & Coleen Hinker 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 uplifting program/s, taking small gifts or plants,

holding special parties, etc. Hands on participation required.

#7 CIVIC DEVELOPMENT: Sponsored by Isabel Olsen presented for a city landscape project

in municipal parks or gardens, median strips, libraries, on the grounds of museums, public buildings, hospitals, schools,

etc. May be a continuing project but must show significant work during this award year. Entries must contain 'before' &

'after' pictures. Club sponsored Commercial projects are not eligible.

#8 CONTAINER GARDENING: Sponsored by: Sherrie Eoff presented to a single garden club

for the most outstanding container or containers of fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, or a combination 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 received.

#9 LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Sponsored by: Suzy Andrego presented to a club for the 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.

#10 PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT: Sponsored by: Melanie Spence presented to a club

networking within a City/County on Recycle Projects, Litter Control Projects, etc., that may also benefit other Not-for-

Profit Organization/s via donations or work.

#11 FLORAL DESIGN PROGRAM: Sponsored by: Peggy Moreland presented for the most

outstanding program or workshop teaching floral design to club members and/or the public. Excluding NGC Flower Show

Schools and Symposiums.

#12 SINGLE GARDEN CLUB FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE: Sponsored by: Judy Grotts presented

for a well-prepared Flower Show Schedule. To be judged by NGC #29H Scale of Points for Evaluating Flower Show

Schedules.

#13 MULTIPLE GARDEN CLUBS FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE: Sponsored by Barbara Baker

presented for a well-prepared Flower Show Schedule. To be judged by NGC #29H Scale of Points for Evaluating Flower

Show Schedules.

#14 PUBLICATION AWARD: presented 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 state Publication/bulletins must be published 3 times per year or more.

1) Brochure: A Single Club Sponsored by Shirley Tetreault

Brochure: B Group of Clubs Sponsored by Rose Knight

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2) Newsletter: (1-3 pages) A Single Club Sponsored by Carolyn McCabe

Newsletter: (1-3 pages) B Group of Clubs Sponsored by Sandra Bradberryy

3) State Publication/Bulletin: (example-Gardener publications) Sponsored by April Pratt

4) Manual or Handbook: A Single Club Sponsored by Betty Edwards

Manual or Handbook: B Group of Clubs Sponsored by Betty Edwards

5) Cookbook: A Single Club Sponsored by Marti McKenzie

Cookbook: B Group of Clubs Sponsored by Donna Marsheck

6) “How-to Tips for Gardeners” A Single Club Sponsored by Suzy Andrego

“How-to Tips for Gardeners” B Group of Clubs Sponsored by Christine Longthorp

$25 will be presented to the 1st place winner in each category of A and B.

Scale of Points for Publications:

Presentation: application to include brief description of publication, club & state membership; 5 points.

Achievement: educational, informative, accurate, clarity of subject, quality of printing, photography and/or

graphics, coverage received, general appeal; 60 points.

NGC Membership: indicate that the organization is an affiliated member; 5 points.

NGC Objectives: promoted activities; 15 points.

Record or Documentation: number of copies distributed/sold, how distributed, financial information; cost of

publishing, price if sold, market seen; 15 points.

#15 YEARBOOK AWARD: The club size categories for Yearbooks are listed on page 2 of this guide. State Awards

Chairman sends one Yearbook winner from each category to SCR Awards Chairman for judging. Judging will adhere to

the NGC requirements.

#16 OUTSTANDING YEARBOOK THEME: Sponsored by Linda Lawson & Rose Knight

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.

#17 OUTSTANDING JUNIOR GARDEN CLUB YEARBOOK THEME: Sponsored by Donna Marsheck

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.

This NEW Award may be the Yearbook for a Junior Garden Club or those programs included in the sponsoring

Garden Club’s yearbook.

#18 YOUTH PROGRAM AWARD of $50: Sponsored by Jim & Linda Lawson 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.

SCR SWEEPSTAKES AWARD: Sponsored by Sarah McReynolds 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 award. It is determined by the SCR Awards Chairman.

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SCR YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Our purpose: To teach our youth gardeners to use their eyes to see Horticulture and then grow it; to see

Conservation and then practice it; to see our Resources and then conserve them; to see Color and then use it; to

see Civic Projects and then adopt one so they may act wisely, ever mindful of the fact that horticulture is the

strongest argument for our existence. Lead our youth to carry out our NGC Theme “Plant America”.

SCR CONTESTS FOR YOUTH:

RECYCLE SCULPTURE

POETRY

BIRD POSTER

SMOKEY BEAR/WOODSY OWL

Youth Awards Coordinator:

1. Collect from each state youth chairman 1st place winners and forward youth contest SCR Awards Report

information sheets to the Communicator Editor and Website Chairman by May 1st each year. From this

report print the first place winners Youth Award Certificates for each grade to be distributed to the SCR

State President’s at the SCR Spring Convention.

2. Send the final list of first place winners to SCR Adult Award Chairman for inclusion in Award Booklet.

3. Compile a list of winners for SCR Treasurer in order that she may have cash for first place awards, match

with winner’s certificates, and coordinate convention awards ceremony with Adult Awards Chairman.

4. Assist in recruitment of donors for cash awards. These may be different donors for each eligible grade of

a youth contest.

Youth Contest Chairmen:

1. Each contest chairman is responsible for preparing the SCR Awards Report information sheet to be

included in the Communicator and on the SCR Website, forward to SCR Youth Awards Coordinator.

Titles for the current year, or term, rules, scale of points and criteria for entering and judging should be

mentioned.

2. Each chairman is responsible for receiving entries and arranging judging by a panel of three judges using a

point scoring system.

3. Each chairman prepares a list of 1st place winners to receive cash awards from SCR Treasury and submits

it to the SCR Youth Awards Coordinator

4. SCR Bird Poster Chairman should coordinate choice of Bird with SCR Director. Eligible for 4th – 8th

grades.

5. Poetry Chairman uses the theme set by NGC. Eligible for Kindergarten – 9th grades.

6. Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl Chairman will adhere to rules published in The National Gardener, fall issue.

Chairman provides a list of 1st place winners to Youth Award Coordinator for certificates and cash

awards from SCR Treasury. 1st place winners in the Region should be announced at SCR Convention by contest

chairman. Eligible for 1st – 5th grades.

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2021 - 2023 Youth Contests DEADLINE FOR ALL CONTESTS: FEBRUARY 1ST

# 19 Bird Contest: 2021-2023

2021-22 Adult Male Painted Bunting Passerina ciris

2022-23 Adult Male Great Blue Heron Ardea herodias

All poster entries are submitted to SCR Bird Chairman, Margaret West, 920 Center

Conway, AR 72034 – 5249, 501.327.6664 H 501.472.6217 C. [email protected]

Sponsored by: 6 Mile Garden Club of Hemphill, TX

All entries must be sponsored by a local garden club.

1. Posters must feature the "SCR Bird of the Year".

2. Eligible students are 4th – 8th grades. Home schooled students are eligible.

3. Materials may include: crayons, markers, poster paints, watercolors, etc. Paper choice is decided by the

student. The size must be submitted on an 8 1/2 X 11-inch page.

4. Attach Form #1 found on page 8. Note: Chairman Award Report found on page 9.

5. Each club should have entries judged to determine a first-place winner for each grade level.

6. First Place winners from 4th – 8th graders should be mailed to SCR Bird Chairman. ONLY ONE FIRST

PLACE ENTRY PER GRADE ACCEPTED FROM STATE AWARDS CHAIRMEN.

Scale of points:

Originality 25%

Method 25%

Artwork 25%

Overall effectiveness of the entry 25%

7. Copy winning entries as they will not be returned unless a club member attends the SCR Convention.

8. Posters may include artwork pasted upon a 2nd piece of paper. No 3D allowed.

# 20 Poetry Contest: Theme: 2021 - 2022 “Sing With the Song Birds”

2022 - 2023 “Seed, Trees and Bees, Oh My - celebrating the Diversity of Nature”

All poster entries are submitted to SCR Poetry Chairman Sheila Thorne, PO Box 2543, League City, TX

77574, 281.334.7529 H. [email protected]

Sponsored by: Texas Garden Clubs, Inc.-District III

1. Eligible to Special Education and English as a Second Language Kindergarten – 9th grades.

2. All entries must be typed and titled.

3. Attach Form #1 found on page 8. Note: Chairman Award Report found on pages 10 -11.

4. Sponsoring garden club may be that of a grandparent.

5. All entries become the property of National Garden Clubs, Inc.

6. Poems do not have to rhyme. Poems may be traditional verse, acrostics, blank verse, cinquains, diamond

poems, limerick, or Haiku

7. The theme should not be used as the title to any poetry.

8. Scale of Points:

• Title 10%

• Content 40%

• Creativity 30%

• Style 20%

• Total 100%

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# 21 Recycle/ Sculpture Contest: SCR Chairman: Linda Jean Brown, 30 Waco Dr. Elkhart, TX 75839,

903.478.3264 H. 903.724.2656 C. [email protected]

Ssponsored by: Dogwood Garden Club, Palestine, TX

ENCOURAGING YOUTH TO KEEP OUR PLANET GREEN

The purpose of this contest is to encourage our youth to keep our planet green and to get involved with saving the

environment.

1. All children in 4th through 8th grades are eligible to enter, with a local garden club sponsor.

2. Sculptures must consist of recycled, reused, and reduced materials.

3. The sculpture is limited to a size that will fit sitting on an 8 ½” X 11” sheet of paper; height should be

proportionate.

4. A list of materials used, and a brief description of the sculpture should be included on entry form.

5. Entry form may be found on the NGC website at www.gardenclub.org.

6. Entries will include (2) 4”x6” photographs printed on the back of the entry form.

7. Chairman should make photos of entries to provide as requested for the NGC website. Note: Chairman

Award Report found on page 12.

8. Club entries must be sent to your State Chairman by your state’s deadline.

9. SCR winners will be sent to NGC by Mar. 1st

If your state does not participate in this contest, your entry may be sent directly.

to the SCR Youth Awards Coordinator.

Scale of Points:

Creative use of materials and self-expression: 60%

Description of sculpture and materials used: 30%

Craftsmanship and technique: 10%

# 22 Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl:

“Only You Can Prevent Wildfires! – “Lend a Hand Care for the Land!”

Rules are the same for either Contest – only enter one per year.

SCR Chairman: Jennifer Moreno, 305 Fairmont Park Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123

505.217.4307 [email protected]

Sponsored by: Pionette Garden Club of Palestine, TX

1. Students in 1st thru 5th grades may enter and must be sponsored by a local Garden Club.

2. Posters must feature either Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl.

3. Smokey Bear posters must include Smokey’s wildfire prevention message: “Only you Can Prevent

Wildfires!”

4. Woodsy Owl posters must include Woodsy Owl’s message “Lend a Hand Care for the Land!”

5. Posters should encourage children to take a personal role in preventing wildfires.

6. Each entry should be 11 x 17 inches in size.

7. Materials that can be used include: crayons, markers, poster paints, watercolors, etc. The child may choose the

paper, but it must be the correct size 11x17 inches.

8. No three-dimensional posters, computer scanned, or electronically generated images will be accepted.

9. Attach Form #1 found on page 8. Note: Chairman Award Report found on page 13 – 14.

10.. Smokey Bear is an official icon; the color of his clothing needs to be accurate. Check the colors on the

Website www. fs.usda.gov/learn/kids.

11. Students should be reminded to check spelling. Posters with spelling errors will be disqualified.

13. Any group of children can participate. Scout troops, after school programs, etc. are perfectly

appropriate. The child’s grade must be included on the poster so that the participant can compete in the correct

grade category. Scale of Points:

Originality 20%

Design 20%

Slogan 20%

Artwork 20%

Overall effectiveness of message 20%

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Form #1

Student’s Name __________________________________

Grade Level ________

School Name _____________________________________

Address _________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code _______________________________

Phone # _________________________________________

Sponsoring Garden Club ____________________________

Name ___________________________________________

Address _________________________________________


Contact Email Address ______________________________

Form #1

Student’s Name __________________________________

Grade Level ________

School Name _____________________________________

Address _________________________________________


Phone # _________________________________________

Sponsoring Garden Club ____________________________

Name ___________________________________________

Address _________________________________________


Contact Email Address ______________________________

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SCR Youth Awards Report

Please type or print this report Mail to: SCR Youth Awards Coordinator

Linda Jean Brown

30 Waco Dr.

Elkhart TX 75839

Award Name & Number SCR BIRD CONTEST

____________________________________________________________________________________________

FIRST PLACE: GRADE 4th STATE__________

Name of Garden Club______________________________________City_________________________

Name of Current President___________________________________________________

Address____________________________________City__________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address___________________________________City___________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________


Name of Garden Club_______________________________________City________________________


Address___________________________________City___________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________


Name of Garden Club ______________________________________City________________________

Name of Current President____________________________________________________

Address __________________________________City____________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address _________________________________City____________________________Zip__________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________

.

Name and Address of Chairman submitting report __________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

May reproduce this form as necessary

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Linda Jean Brown

30 Waco Dr.

Elkhart TX 75839

Award Name & Number SCR POETRY CONTEST

____________________________________________________________________________________________

FIRST PLACE: GRADE Kindergarten STATE__________



Address____________________________________City__________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________

FIRST PLACE: GRADE 1st STATE__________



Address___________________________________City___________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________

FIRST PLACE: GRADE 2nd STATE__________



Address___________________________________City___________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________

FIRST PLACE: GRADE 3rd STATE__________



Address __________________________________City____________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address _________________________________City____________________________Zip__________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________


______________________________________________________________________________

May reproduce this form as needed.

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Linda Jean Brown

30 Waco Dr.

Elkhart TX 75839

Award Name & Number SCR POETRY CONTEST

____________________________________________________________________________________________




Address____________________________________City__________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address___________________________________City___________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address___________________________________City___________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address __________________________________City____________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address _________________________________City____________________________Zip__________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________


______________________________________________________________________________

May reproduce this form as needed.

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Linda Jean Brown

30 Waco Dr.

Elkhart TX 75839

Award Name & Number SCR RECYCLE/SCULPTURE CONTEST

____________________________________________________________________________________________




Address____________________________________City__________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address___________________________________City___________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address___________________________________City___________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address __________________________________City____________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address _________________________________City____________________________Zip__________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________

.


____________________________________________________________________________


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Linda Jean Brown

30 Waco Dr.

Elkhart TX 75839

Award Name & Number SCR SMOKEY BEAR CONTEST

____________________________________________________________________________________________




Address____________________________________City__________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address___________________________________City___________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address___________________________________City___________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address __________________________________City____________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address _________________________________City____________________________Zip__________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________

.


____________________________________________________________________________

May reproduce this form as necessary Page 13



Linda Jean Brown

30 Waco Dr.

Elkhart TX 75839

Award Name & Number SCR WOODSY OWL CONTEST

____________________________________________________________________________________________




Address____________________________________City__________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address___________________________________City___________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address___________________________________City___________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address __________________________________City____________________________Zip_________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________




Address _________________________________City____________________________Zip__________

Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________

.


____________________________________________________________________________


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SOUTH CENTRAL REGION (Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas)

SCR DIRECTOR’S PROJECT

FUN WITH POLLINATORS

Date of Application: ________Name of State Garden Club:___________________

Applicant (Club name): ________________________________________________

Contact (Name of individual representing club): ____________________________

Email: _________________________________Phone #: _____________________

New Project: Yes____ No ____ Beginnng date: ______ Completion Date: ______

Description of Project creating a pollinator garden or pollinator project by a Youth

Garden Club or other youth organization. May be three pages in length including

entry form and pictures. One entry per garden club.

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

List of garden club members and youth involved is required:

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

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