Presentation........................................................................... 5        On the Award Application, include a brief description
        of the publication and the club membership.        No limit on number of pages in publication.
Achievement.......................................................................... 65        Educational value, informative, accurate, clarity,
        quality of printing, photography and/or graphics,        coverage received, general appeal,
        Indication that your organization is a member of NGC.Promotes NGC Objectives..................................................... 15
Record of Documentation...................................................... 15        On the Award Application, include the number of copies distributed/sold & method of distribution.      
        Include financial data as to cost of publishing, price if sold & the market seen.

Total.......................................................................................   100

Categories:

Award Area: Community Projects / Historical

#15 GARDEN THERAPY GERIATRIC & EXCEPTIONAL  

Donors: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To stimulate an interest in helping seniors in a supported senior living environment and the mentally and/or physically handicapped of any age through the promotion of programs, demonstrations, workshops, or instructions in a phase of garden club work (such as horticulture, flower arranging, landscaping of facility grounds, etc.)

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application and report in narrative style. Proofs of accomplishment, newspaper clippings and/or pictures, may be included. 

Award: An award of $25 is offered in the following

Categories: 

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under

2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members

3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members changes

4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members +5. District

Submission: Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date 

#17 DECORATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS (Historic Preservation Award)

Special Submission Requirements and Due Date

Donors:  FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognize and award decoration of historic buildings and/or homes. Decorations are not required to be of the same period as the building, but they should be creative, distinctive, and sympathetic to the building’s style. The designers participating in the decorating have complete freedom in their choice of materials as long as the curator or owner of the building approves. A group of historic buildings, such as in a home tour, can also be included in this award.
Class A - Decorations emphasizing plant material, either in its natural form or contrived.
Class B - Decorations using artificial plant material because of restrictions related to the home being decorated.
If warranted, Classes may be sub-divided into the following
1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under
2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members
4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application and report in narrative style as to the type of decorations used. Include pictures.

Award: An award of $25 is offered in each of two classes listed below:

Categories:

3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members 

Submission: Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and  by December 31

#18 HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD

Donors: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognize and award outstanding projects of lasting value resulting in the beautification and preservation of a historic building, historic buildings, or historic gardens. This may be accomplished through working with historic preservation organizations, local community members, etc. May include restoration of a building or grounds, and/or ongoing maintenance. Annuals and perennials of the period may be included in the planting of a historic garden.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application and report in narrative style. You may include pictures, landscape plans, etc. 

Award: An award of $25 is offered in the following 

Categories:

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under

2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members 

3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members

4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members +

Submission: Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date 

Award Area: Horticulture Awards

#20 YEAR’S HORTICULTURE PROGRAMS

Donors:  FFGC

Description/Purpose: To promote member interest in involvement in the field of horticulture planning, studying, growing, showing, and sharing. Documentation should include the program for the year, the activities, the goals, and the results.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use FFGC Awards Application. Documentation should include goals, a listing of the programs for the year, activities, and the results. A minimum of four (4) principal horticulture programs are required. 

Award: An award of $25 is offered in the following 

Categories:

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under

2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members

3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members

4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members +

Submission: Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date 

#21 HORTICULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT 

Donor: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognize the most outstanding activities in the field of horticulture and to promote planned gardening activities in the study of horticulture by club members.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use FFGC Awards Application. Report should include an outline of year’s plan, goals, and results. Membership participation is emphasized.

Award: An award of $25 is offered in the following 

Categories:

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under

2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members

3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members

4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members +

Submission: Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date 

#26 PIONEERS IN FLORIDA HORTICULTURE 

This recognition is for those early horticulturists who contributed significantly to the knowledge of horticulture grown in the diverse climate of the

State of Florida.

Donor: FFGC

Description/Purpose: This recognition is for the early horticulturists who contributed significantly to the knowledge of horticulture grown in the diverse climate of the state of Florida. Garden clubs can recognize the individuals and the plant genus or family most associated with that individual and plan garden club programs and activities featuring those plants.

PRIOR WINNERS OF PIONEERS IN FLORIDA HORTICULTURE AWARD

1999 – Dr. Henry Nehrling

 2000 –William Bartram

2013 – Thomas A. Edison

Submission: Recommendations, with qualifications, Attn: FFGC President- 

#28 HORTICULTURE LEADERSHIP AWARD    FFGC Book of Evidence Reference Guide

Donor: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognize and award a garden club member for continued participation and leadership in horticulture on the local club level for a minimum of five (5) years.

Proof of Accomplishment: A Book of Evidence is required. The BOE should be no more than 6 (six) pages front and back for a total of twelve (12) surfaces. The information in the BOE should show that the individual nominated has:

1. Given horticulture programs to garden clubs, judge’s councils, civic organizations, etc. Evidence could include a picture of the applicant giving a program or teaching a class, an article from a newspaper giving the name of the horticulturist and telling about the program, a thank you note from someone who attended the program, etc.

2. Entered and won Two (2) Top NGC Exhibitor Award ribbon in horticulture in Standard Flower Shows and has served on flower show committees in some capacity. Evidence should include two entry cards with top awards indicated.

3. Been involved in the community and shows initiative beyond garden club by working with youth on horticulture, sharing horticulture expertise with church, library, historic places, etc. Include a picture or news article showing the program and participation in the community.

Books of Evidence will be judged using the Scale of Points below:

Presentation is neat and attractive........................................................................................ 20

Summary of activities highlighting how member has shared knowledge of horticulture.......... 40

Proof of accomplishments.................................................................................................. 40

            Photos, letters, news articles, entry cards & photographs

            of horticulture winning top NGC awards, publicity

Total   ................................................................................................................................... 100

Award: An award of $50 

Submission: Send 2 copies of Awards Application and email  to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date 

Award Area: Civic Awards

#29 COMMUNITY SERVICE DESIGN AWARD

Donors: FFGC

$25 is offered to the entry judged the best in Section A) and B).

Description/Purpose: To recognize and award clubs that provide floral designs or container grown plants in public places.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use FFGC Awards Application form.

Award: An award of $25 is offered in each 

Class:

Class A - Community Service by a Club:    A weekly or monthly exhibit of a design of designer’s choice or container grown plant in a building open to the public (city hall, library, welcome station, hospital, school, etc.). Club name must be displayed. No artificial plant material permitted. Minimum number of six (6) per garden club year. The work may have been accomplished during the current year or continued from the preceding year.

Class B - Community Service by one (1) or more clubs, or group of garden club members for a one-time event, with at least six (6) designs and/or specimen plants. Designs may be placed in a tour of homes, special exhibit, churches, grand opening, or table designs for a public gathering (other than garden club activity), etc.

Submission: Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date 

#30 COMMUNITY GARDENS

Donors:FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognize and award the best community garden project sponsored by an FFGC garden club.

Proof of Accomplishment: A community garden is one in which each individual maintains his/her own assigned plot. These may include container gardens, vegetable and flower gardens, children’s gardens, hydroponic gardens, etc. Projects may include adults or adults and youth. Extra credit will be given for those including youth. Use FFGC Awards Application Form. Report narrative style. Pictures and landscape plans may be included.

Award: An award of $50 is offered in the following

Categories:

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under

2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members 

3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members 

4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members +

Submission: Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date      

4 Categories by Membership Size

#31 THE MADIRA BICKEL CIVIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 

Donor: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognize and award a Club/Circle for the most outstanding contribution for achieving civic beauty in the community.

Proof of Accomplishment: Some suggested projects include: Inspiring civic planting projects, or city-wide cleanups; providing an active bureau of information, instructional garden center, garden plot for juniors, or providing helpful information to citizens through a continued series of radio broadcasts, newspaper articles, open lectures, or any notable effort. The work may have been accomplished during the current year or continued from the preceding year. Use the FFGC Awards Application Form. Report narrative style. Pictures and landscape plans may be included.

Award: An award of $50 

Submission: Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date 

#32 PARK/CITY PLANTING

Honoring Kitty Parkinson, first president of the Landscape Design Council, Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.

Donors: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To encourage garden club groups to put into practical use their knowledge of good landscape design by initiating or revising landscaping, according to the principles of landscape design on public lands.

Proof of Accomplishment: This may be a public park or grounds surrounding a public building - city or municipal public property. The planting must be inspired, designed, or initiated by a member(s) club or circle. Use the FFGC Awards Application Form. Report narrative style. Pictures and landscape plans may be included. Project may have been started at any time, but must be completed within the year in which application is made.

Award: An award of $25 is offered in the following 

Categories:

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under

2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members 

3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members 

4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members +

5. Individual

Submission: Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date     

5 Categories by Membership Size

#33 CLYDE D. WARE AWARD FOR CIVIC DEVELOPMENT  

Donors: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognIze and award outstanding civic development projects that stress community involvement.

Proof of Accomplishment: This may be a continuing project but the major portion of worthiness must have been accomplished within the year of applying for this award. Use the FFGC Awards Application and include documentation that demonstrates: the scope of the project and the extent of involvement by other community group/s and garden club members; pictures of various phases of progress; publicity, financing, landscape plan or sketch, etc.

Award: An award of $50 is offered in the following 

Categories:

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under

2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members 

3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members 

4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members +

Submission: Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date      

4 Categories by Membership Size

#36 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD  

Donors: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognize outstanding community service projects. This award was designed to stimulate new ideas for meeting the needs of the community and to create a closer relationship between the community and garden clubs.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application to submit a complete, brief report covering the project. Include pictures, publicity, size of project, and other supporting evidence.

Award: An award of $25 is offered in the following 

Categories:

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under

2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members 

3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members 

4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members +

5. Districts

Submission:Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date     

5 Categories by Membership Size

#37 SCHOOL GROUNDS BEAUTIFICATION 

Donors:  FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognize a project that shows the greatest improvement in landscaping of an established school yard or in landscaping of a new school.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application to submit a narrative report. Include  before/during/after pictures; landscape plan; and a list of materials used.

Award: An award of $25 is offered in the following 

Categories:

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under

2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members

3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members

4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members +

Submission: Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date    

4 Categories by Membership Size

#38 CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION/ GARDEN OF THE MONTH AWARD 

Donors: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognize the Garden Club with the most outstanding Civic Beautification Recognition Program. This award is designed for those clubs who recognize beauty in their community with a monthly award.

Proof of Accomplishment: Pictures from at least eight (8) different months must be included. Use the FFGC Awards Application to submit a narrative report. Include a description of how the yards are chosen, a description or picture of how the homeowners are honored, and copies of any publicity or recognition received in the community for this project. before/during/after pictures; landscape plan; and a list of materials used.

Award: An award of $25 is offered in the following 

Categories:

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under

2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members

3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members

4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members +

Submission: Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date    

4 Categories by Membership Size

#39 ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION 

Donors: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognize the Garden Club with the most comprehensive program that celebrates the planting of trees in an Arbor Day program. 

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application to submit a narrative report. Pictures may be used.

Award: An award of $25 is offered in the following 

Categories:

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under

2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members

3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members

4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members +

Submission: Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date   

4 Categories by Membership Size

#40 ARLINGTON DOLLY MORRIS AWARD                                         

Donor: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To encourage the practical rather than theoretical application of landscape design in members’ gardens. To reward progress as accomplished in different sections of the home’s grounds.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application to submit a narrative report that includes the following: explanation of what was done and why; give the approximate size of landscaping and list the number and varieties of plants used; color photographs of completed project; photograph or sketch of area before landscaping was completed – take the photograph from the same view as photograph of completed project; statement that planting was done by an amateur gardener and not done by a professional landscaper.

Award: An award of $25 is offered to a member who is not a professional landscape designer.

Submission: Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date    

No Class or Category

#41 THE SENATOR DIRKSEN MARIGOLD AWARD

Donor: FFGC

$25 is offered each year to the club or circle landscaping a public area with an annual garden featuring marigolds. Presentation must include written statement, “Why Plant Marigolds?” Also, it must include a landscape plan, before and after photos (all seasons), letters of appreciation, news clippings, and/or additional proof.

Submission: Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date   

No Class or Category

#42 EDIBLE GARDEN AWARD

Donor: FFGC

Description and Purpose: Edible Gardening Award for the most outstanding garden of edibles, (fruits, vegetables, edible flowers)

Proof of Accomplishment:  Submit before and after  pictures of the entire garden and edibles that were grown.  Include a landscape or container garden plan.  Show progression of your edible garden.

Some examples may include plants sprouting, plants blossoming, and a display of mature edibles.

Award: An award of $25 is offered.

No Class or Category

NGC Specific Point Score G-2  ( Rubric on p. 29, FFGC Descriptions)

Submission:  Send to 

#43 BLUE STAR OR GOLD STAR FAMILIES MEMORIAL MARKER AWARD    Remember this is a Landscaping Award         

Donors: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To encourage the installation, landscaping, refurbishment, and maintenance of Blue Star or Gold Star Families Memorial Markers and the beautification of those sites so that these areas may be worthy of honoring the men and women who have served or are serving, in the Armed Forces of the United States or the families whose loved one in the Armed Forces died while defending the country, to whom these areas are dedicated. 

To recognize and award to a club/circle or group of member garden clubs for the most outstanding completed Blue Star or Gold Star Families Marker in Classes explained below. The projects may be carried out on memorial highways (Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker), at veterans’ hospital grounds or veterans’ cemeteries, (Blue Star or Gold Star Families Memorial Marker) or public parks, historical sites, or other public areas (Blue Star or Gold Star Families Memorial By-way Marker). The marker and landscaping may be part of a highway department rest area maintained by the department. The project may have been continuous, but major landscaping must be completed within two years. The project may be a replacement of a destroyed or long neglected landscape.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application form. You must include the type of Blue Star or Gold Star Families Memorial Marker that is being landscaped: Blue Star Highway Marker, Blue Star or Gold Star Families Byway Marker, or Blue Star or Gold Star Families Memorial Marker.

Additional information about NGC Blue Star or Gold Star Memorial Landscaping Awards: the NGC Blue Star or Gold Star Memorial Landscaping Awards are judged on the basis of landscaping only and dedication of the Blue Star Memorial is not to be considered. The classes that NGC uses for these Awards are based on the type of Blue Star Memorial Markers – Highway Marker, Byway Marker, or Memorial Marker. These classes are then sub-divided into different categories based on whether the project is done by a single garden club, group of member clubs, or a State Garden Club. Please stress your Landscaping.

Award: An award of $25 may be awarded in each of the
Classes below.

A. Installation and dedication of a new Blue Star or Gold Star Memorial Marker (Blue Star or Gold Star Memorial Markers, Highway Marker, Byway Marker or Memorial Marker). 

B. New landscaping for an existing Blue Star or Gold Star Memorial Marker (Blue Star or Gold Star Memorial Markers, Highway Marker, Byway Marker or Memorial Marker).

C. Refurbishment and re-dedication of an existing Blue Star or Gold Star Memorial Marker (Blue Star or Gold Star Memorial Markers, Highway Marker, Byway Marker or Memorial Marker).

D.  Long term maintenance program established for a   landscape plan with proof of at least five (5) years of continuous maintenance prior to the award year. For a Blue Star or Gold Star Memorial Markers, Highway Marker, Byway Marker or Memorial Marker.

Submission: Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date    

Class A, B, C, or D

#44 NATIVE PLANT LANDSCAPING  

Donors: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognize and award clubs, circles, and individuals for the most effective use of native trees and wildflowers in a landscape design of a private residence, public or commercial area or building.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application to submit a narrative report that includes the following: a sketch or landscape plans with botanical and when possible, common names of plants. Planting must use a minimum of 5 trees in a residence and a minimum of 10 trees in public or commercial places. A landscape design which insures permanent beauty of the garden is a prime consideration.

Award: An award of $25 is offered in the following 

Categories:

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under

2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members

3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members

4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members +

5. Individual

Submission: Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date   

5 Categories by Membership Size

#45 EDIBLE GARDEN IN AN ORNAMENTAL LANDSCAPE AWARD

Donor: FFGC

Description and Purpose: Garden incorporating edibles in an ornamental landscape grown by an individual. (Ornamental landscaping serves the primary purpose of adding visually pleasing plants to the landscape. In contrast, some gardens are established with the purpose of providing food, shade or a privacy screen from neighbors. While plants used in an ornamental landscape may serve other purposes as well, the reasons for their selection in an ornamental landscape are their visual qualities and decorative effect.) Add your edibles in harmony with your ornamental landscape.

Proof of Accomplishment: Before planting edibles photos showing ornamental garden and after photos of the edibles that were grown included in an ornamental landscape. Include your landscape plan, and a list of the edible plants you included. Did you grow from seed or with an already established plant?

Award: An award of $25 is offered

No Class or Category

NGC Specific Point Score G-2   (Rubric on p. 29, Awards Descriptions)

Submission:  Send to ffgcawardentry@gmail.com.

#46 GARDEN TOUR AWARD 

Donor: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognize and award the garden club with the most outstanding garden tour project.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application. Include the following information: 

• Photographs of at least four residences on the tour that  show views of each garden (including one focal area and/or entrance area).

• A brief description of each garden should be included indicating approximate size of the garden and listing of plant material.

• Publicity

• Evidence of club and community participation.

Award: An award of $25 may be given in the following 

Categories:

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under

2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members

3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members 

4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members +

Submission:  Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date    

4 Categories by size of Membership

#47 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AWARD 

Donors: FFGC

To recognize and award the garden club with the most outstanding Habitat for Humanity Landscaping project.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application:

Include the following information: Photographs before/ after/ and during project. Design plan with a list of plants used.

Maintenance program for the future.

Financial information including a cost sheet.

Evidence of publicity and involvement by club & community members.

Publicity and club/community participation are stressed.

Youth participation is also important.

Award: An award of $25 may be given in the following 

4 Categories by size of Membership

Categories:

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under

2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members

3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members

4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members + 

Submission:  Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date  

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Award Area: Tree Planting

#48 FLOWERING TREE    

Donors: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To promote the planting of flowering trees along streets, highways, parks, school grounds, etc.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application Form to submit a narrative report. Include a description and the botanical names of the trees planted. Explain how the project enhanced the area.

Award: An award of $25 may be given in the following

Categories:
1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under
2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members
3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members
4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members +
Submission: 

Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date  

4 Categories by size of Membership

#49 TREE PLANTING ACHIEVEMENT (FFGC Only - the second year of an administration )   

Donor: FFGC

At the end of each FFGC administration $25 will be given to the club that has accomplished the best tree planting in a public area. The trees must be quality trees requiring low maintenance. Names and pictures of trees planted along with how planting enhanced the site are required in application. Additional credit will be given for planting of Native Trees.

A $25.00 Award may be given. There isn't a CLASS or CATEGORY

Award Area: Conservation

#50 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AWARD

Donor: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To encourage the most comprehensive accomplishment in the field of environmental education.
To explore and expand methods for preserving, protecting, and improving the environment through education and to share this knowledge with as many people as possible.
Class A - Club or Circle
Class B - Individual
Class C - Group of Clubs or District

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application Form to report in narrative on the project. The project may be in the form of a literary production, series of published articles, study course, or some other educational activity. The achievement must be of exceptional merit.

Award: An award of $25 may be offered in the following 

Classes:

Class A, B, or C

#51 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INVOLVING YOUTH AWARD   

Donors: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To encourage the most comprehensive accomplishment in the field of environmental education which involves children.

To recognize projects that educate children on preserving, protecting, and improving their environment.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application Form to report in narrative on the project. The project may be in the form of a literary production, series of published articles, study course, or some other educational activity. The achievement must be of exceptional merit.

Award: An award of $25 may be given in the following 

Categories:

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under
2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members

3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members

4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members +

5. Individual

Submission:

Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date  

5 Categories by Membership Size OR Individual

# 52 Wildlife Survival Award  

Donor: FFGC

Description and Purpose: Wildlife Award will be awarded to the garden club with the most notable project or projects educating the public on the benefits of gardening for wildlife.

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. 

Proof of Accomplishment: Use FFGC Awards Application. Report must include landscape plan, if applicable, well labeled photos, impact on members/recipients/community/etc. and results. Involvement of others (community, government agencies, professionals, youth, facility residents, others) % of Membership Participation (may include any type of support given)

Award: An award of $25 is offered 

Category

Club Size

1. Small 10-29 members

2. Medium 30-59 members

3. Large 60-99 members

4.  Ex-Large 100 + members

NGC Point Score Chart EC-3   (Rubric on p. 28, Awards Descriptions)

Submissions: Send to ffgcawardentry@gmail.com. 

#53 WILDLIFE AWARD

Donor: FFGC

Description and Purpose:  Wildlife Garden Award will be awarded to the garden club establishing a wildlife garden or gardens at a public place or places, to include signage to educate the public on how to garden for wildlife and the benefits of doing so. Extra points will be given for articles published in newspapers and periodicals on the project. Club size will be taken into consideration when judging, so please include the number of members in the club, the percentage of member participation, and the approximate number of people educated and how they were notified of the project.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use FFGC Awards Application. Report should include landscape plan, photo of signage, and results. Membership participation is emphasized.

Award: An award of $25 is offered

Category:

Club Size

1. Small 10-29 members

2. Medium 30-59 members

3. Large 60-99 members

4. Ex-Large 100 + members

NGC Point Score Chart G-4 (Rubric on p. 30, Awards Descriptions)

Submission: Follow current year’s directions by due date.

Award: An award of $25 may be given in the following

Categories:

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under
2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members
3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members

4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members +

Submission: 

Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date  4 Categories by Membership Size

Description/Purpose:To increase butterfly population by improving their ecology, learning to identify butterflies at all stages and growing plants which provide food and shelter.

Proof of Accomplishment:Use the FFGC Awards Application Form to report in narrative on the project

Award:An award of $25 may be given in the following 

Categories:

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under

2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members Added to reflect DSR & NGC

3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members changes

4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members + Changes existing designations

Submission: 

Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date  

 4 Categories by Membership Size

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Award Application Form to report and include the following: description of the program, description of who is participating, pictures. Youth involvement is considered important to this project.

Award: An award of $25 award for the following 

Classes:
Class A - Individual
Class B - Club or Circle

Submission:

Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date  

   Class A or B

#61 Nell Coe Award   

Awarded every other year and revised each administration since 1966--- “Celebrating 100 Years”

Tina Tuttle, FFGC President Project for 2023-2025 is “100 Ways to Celebrate 100 Years”

Donors: FFGC

Description and Purpose: To recognize and award the completion of exemplary participation in all aspects of FFGC. The large Nell Coe Tray will remain on permanent display at Headquarters.

The theme of the 2023-2025 Administration “100 Ways to Celebrate 100 Years” is presented to encourage and promote participation in all aspects of FFGC and garden club work, and thereby boost the growth in our membership. This administration will promote retention of our current members and increasing membership by involving as many current and potential members in activities that are sponsored/ hosted by FFGC, its districts and clubs/circles as possible. By participating in the myriad of programs, projects, educational opportunities, etc. offered, we will experience all the Garden Club has to offer. We will be DOING garden club instead of just being a garden club.

Proof of Accomplishment:

1. If your circle/club or an individual is serious about promoting membership by participating in all FFGC has to offer, please apply by filling out and providing the list of activities completed. Do not hesitate to apply even if you have not completed all 100 ways…you may have completed more than anyone else has done!

2. Proof of each activity you participated in will be by the completed forms sent to FFGC Headquarters. The Garden Clubs/Circles or individual with the most activities completed in each of the four (5) categories below will be awarded $250.

Name of Circle/Club or Individual:

Name of Club President, email, address and phone number:

Name of contact person submitting this award application, email, address and phone number:

Award: $250 may be awarded in Categories  1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 listed below. 

 Categories:  

1. Small Club 10- 50 members                          100 Ways to Celebrate 100 years Small

2. Medium Club with 51-100 members.            100 Ways to Celebrate 100 years Med. 

3. Large Club with 101 - 199 members.            100 Ways to Celebrate 100 years Large

4. Ex- Large Club/Circle 200 members +          100 Ways to Celebrate 100 years Ex-Large

5. Individual member   100 Ways to Celebrate 100 years Individual     

Submission: Scan and Email Award #61 forms to ttuttle1954@gmail.com by March 20, 2025.  

Use the Current 2023-2025 Application Form only. Award applications are limited to provided forms. Awarded at the 2025 Convention.

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#62 MARY S. COMPTON AWARD FOR PUBLICITY  Book of Evidence

Special Submission Requirements and Due Date

Donors: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognize and honor clubs/circles for excellent coverage of club activities.

Proof of Accomplishment: Submit a Book of Evidence (number of pages is unlimited) using the requirements listed below:

2. Submit in report cover or folder 8½ x 11 inches or 9 x 12 inches. No heavy scrapbooks or over-sized portfolios. There is no limit on the number of pages. Plastic page protectors may be used.

4. No page numbering or Table of Contents is needed. Affix contents in chronological order January 1 through December 31. Clippings should be evenly cut; no loose clippings are permitted.

5. Each published item must contain the name of the organization and/or individual/s identified as a member of the organization. Underline first use of name of organization and/or member in each article.

6. Articles should include who, what, when, where, etc. where applicable; publicity promotion of FFGC and NGC objectives and goals.

Award will be judged using the following Scale of Points:

TOTAL ........................................................................................................... 100

Categories:

Submission: Do Not Send signature required . Send 2 copies of the FFGC Awards Application and 2 copies of BOE to: 

Mail to to Barbara Rao, 872 Bayport Circle, Venice, FL 34292

Due 1/15

Email 1st page of awards application to State Awards Chairman ffgcawardentry@gmail.com by January 15. 

 5 Categories based on Membership Size 

#63 GARDEN CENTER PROGRAMS 

Donors: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognize and award garden clubs who provide exceptional information, advice, and inspiration to garden club members and to the community

• Information and instruction in gardening, home landscaping, conservation, corsage making, flower arranging, etc.
  
• Plant identification and plant exchange.
  
• Garden books, CD’s or photographs/slides in library for loan to members. Magazines, pamphlets, planting directions available to public.
  
• Promotion of gardening among junior gardeners, high school gardeners, and youth groups.
  

Categories:

Submission:

Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date  

4 Categories based on Membership Size

#64 LIBRARY

Donors: FFGC

Proof of Accomplishment: Use FFGC Awards Application and report in narrative style. Report should include:

• Date Library was established & methods of acquisition of books
  
• Categorical list of books and magazines
  
• Catalog system loan procedures
  
• Extent library is used by members and non-members
  
• Report may include newspaper clippings with dates, photographs, letters, etc.
  

Class B. Club or circle without a garden center building, which maintains a library on a public shelf, member’s home, a store, a traveling library, or any public building. 

Submission:

Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date  

#65 CONVENTION DELEGATE  Award 

Donor:  FFGC

Description/Purpose: To encourage representation of clubs and circles at convention and to stimulate delegates to report valuable information to the members at home.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use FFGC Awards Application to report narrative style. Delegates report on total coverage of business sessions, forums, workshops, presentation at club meeting including information on date report given at meeting, time allotted, number of members presentPress notices following Convention. A copy of the Convention Registration Form or Convention Name Badge must be included as proof of eligibility. The report will be judged using the following Scale of Points:

TOTAL ................................................................................................................................... 100

Award: An award of $25 may be given

Submission:

Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date  

#66 NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK AWARD 

Donors: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognize and award garden clubs who have outstanding promotion of National Garden Week programs.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application and report in narrative style. Entry should show community awareness throughout the entire week and include local and/or state proclamations. Photographs may be included. Screenshot your facebook page to prove your announced events; resize to smaller dimensions on your document.

Award: An award of $25 may be given in the following 

Submission:

Email the Awards Application to State Awards Chair. Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date  

Categories:

5 Categories Based on Size Membership     

Winning applications will be sent for NGC Award MAE 5 competition.

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under
2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members
3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members
4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members +
5. District

#69 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS  Information Slideshow click here

Donors: FFGC

Photography tips from NGC: 5 documents below

Painting with - Light 1: The Art and Science of Photography

Painting with - Light 2: The Art and Science of Photography

Painting with - Light 3: the Art and Science of Photography

Composing Your Photograph

Tips on RESIZING AN IMAGE - for a Photo Contest by Arabella Dane

Description/Purpose: To recognize and award outstanding digital photographs by a non-professional photographer. 

Proof of Documentation: Photos must be taken between during the Current Year January - December. The photographer must be a member of FFGC and may submit one entry per class. Each entry shall be a collection of five (5) photographs. Use the FFGC Application Form and include each photograph along with informative descriptions of each photograph (names of birds or butterflies, botanical names of plants, location where each photograph was taken, date, etc.) Each photo should be numbered. Fill out the 3 page Application with photos in your Appication and Descriptions.

Email you FIVE (5) photos in jpeg format with your application

 (NOT FOR 2021 Entries- Each Class has specific requirements for the particular type of photographs to submit. Matte Finish Photo For each class, submit a CD or flash drive with the same images that are on the Application form. Because it is necessary to keep the FFGC Awards Application and the CD or flash drive together, submit application in a top-loading plastic sleeve along with the CD or flash drive. After submission, the CD and/or flash drive becomes the property of FFGC, Inc., and if used for program material, all rights and assigns shall derive to FFGC, Inc.)

Entries will be judged using the following criteria:

• Quality of the photographs including interesting subject material
  
• Good composition
  
• Clarity
  
• Presents the unique
  
• Captures subject matter well 
  

Award: An award of $25 may be given in the following 

Classes:

Five (5) digital photographs of birds and/or butterflies or both are to be in a natural setting (not confined in a show area). On the FFGC Application Form, include a short description that identifies each bird or butterfly and gives the location of each picture. 

Five (5) digital photographs of a landscaped Florida garden with a brief description of the various locations depicted in the collection. No people should be in the photographs. 

*For 2021--- Fill out Awards Application use page 2 & 3 to insert your photos...email all jpegs and Award Application to ffgcawards@gmail.com Email you FIVE (5) photos in jpeg format with your applicationn

Five (5) photographs of one species of a Florida wildflower. Two (2) of the photos should be designed to show the micro-environment and three (3) should be close-ups of different plants of the same species chosen, in the same location.  

*For 2021--- Fill out Awards Application use page 2 & 3 to insert your photos...email all jpegs and Award Application to ffgcawards@gmail.com Email you FIVE (5) photos in jpeg format with your application

Class D - Photographs of a flowering tree growing in Florida.

Class F - Photographs of plants in one of the following subjects: 1) plants in a specific garden 2) life cycle of a specific plant or 3) Florida scenery. Five (5) digital photographs of plants from one of the above categories. List where each photograph was taken.*For 2021--- Fill out Awards Application use page 2 & 3 to insert your photos...email all jpegs and Award Application to ffgcawards@gmail.com Email you FIVE (5) photos in jpeg format with your application

Submission:

Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date  November 24, 2021

Class A-F

#71 THE ELLA JOYCE BOALS PROGRAM AWARD

Donor: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognize and award the presentation of an outstanding program by a Club or Circle

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application to report in narrative about the program. The program must have been given at ONE meeting during the garden club year. The program must relate to horticulture and stimulate an interest or education in gardening. The program must be adaptable to other clubs or circles of comparable size for presentation. Applications will be judged using the following Scale of Points.

Identification................................................................................................... 15            Theme/title of programs; Date/s; # of members present;
            Short summary of program/sQuality of program ......................................................................................... 50
            Activities used to prepare for program; appeal to audience;            Explain new or fresh approach used by presenter;
            Explain adaptability to other groups.Presentation................................................................................................... 25
            Application neat, simple, attractive, easy to read, well organizedPublicity.......................................................................................................... 10
            Should have at least two of the following: photographs,            letters of appreciation, clippings from papers (scans),
            including name and date of paper

TOTAL ........................................................................................................... 100

Award: An award of $25 award is offered to a club or circle for the presentation of the most outstanding program.

Submission: 

Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date  

  No Class or Category

#73 PUBLIC PROGRAM

Donors: FFGC

$25 is offered to a club or circle for the presentation of an outstanding public program at ONE PUBLIC MEETING.

Description/Purpose: To encourage garden clubs to share with their communities ideas and information which will enrich the life of the community.

Identification................................................................................................... 15             Theme/title of programs; Date/s; # of members present;            Short summary of program/s
Quality of program ......................................................................................... 50            Activities used to prepare for program; appeal to audience;            Explain new or fresh approach used by presenter;
            Explain adaptability to other groups.Presentation................................................................................................... 25
            Application neat, simple, attractive, easy to read, well organizedPublicity.......................................................................................................... 10
            Should have at least two of the following: photographs,            letters of appreciation, clippings from papers (scans),
            including name and date of paper

TOTAL ........................................................................................................... 100

Categories:

5. District

Submission:

Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date  

  5 Categories Based on Membership Size

#74 YEAR’S PROGRAMS  

Donors:   FFGC

Description/Purpose: To encourage clubs and circles to stimulate the members in gardening by selecting a theme for the year and developing it at the club’s monthly meetings. This is done by coordinating at least three objectives such as horticulture, flower arrangement, corsage craft, garden therapy, landscape design, birds, and conservation. Presentations can be: speakers, demonstrations, workshops, field trips, digital photographs, power point presentations, videos, or a combination of any of these. Please note that this award is for the best "overall" series of programs for a garden club year.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application Form. Include the year's theme and monthly topics. Include methods of presentation, press reports, pictures of participants, and/or other activities. Applications will be judged using the following Scale of Points. 

Identification................................................................................................... 15            Theme/title of programs; Date/s; # of members present;
            Short summary of program/sQuality of program ......................................................................................... 50
            Activities used to prepare for program; appeal to audience;            Explain new or fresh approach used by presenter;
            Explain adaptability to other groups.Presentation................................................................................................... 25
            Application neat, simple, attractive, easy to read, well organizedPublicity.......................................................................................................... 10
            Should have at least two of the following: photographs,            letters of appreciation, clippings from papers (scans),
            including name and date of paper

TOTAL ........................................................................................................... 100
Award: An award of $50 may be awarded in the following
classes:

Class A - Circle
Class B - Club

Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date  

#75 “FUN WITH FLOWERS” PROGRAM   Consult: "FFGC Awards Rules and Procedures"   

Donor: FFGC

This award is in honor of Jan Sillik, the founder and first FFGC Chairman of the “Fun with Flowers” program, and who, along with Lilly Craig, first began the program in Jacksonville in 1993.

Description/Purpose: To recognize and award the garden club with the most outstanding “Fun with Flowers” program. This is for a single program, holiday, seasonal, or general.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application. Include a brief description of the program; publicity; club and community participation. You may include photographs. 

Award: An award of $25 may be given to the garden club with the most outstanding single program.

Submission:

Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date  

 No Class or Category

#76 “FUN WITH FLOWERS” SERIES AWARD  Consult: "FFGC Awards Rules and Procedures"

Donor: FFGC

This award established in honor of Joan Pryor who saw a need and had a vision to establish : “Fun with Flowers” as an FFGC Program and who recognized the value it would have for our members and the public, statewide.

Description/Purpose: To recognize and award the garden club with the most outstanding series of “Fun with Flowers” programs. The series should consist of three or more programs in a club year.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application. Include a brief description of each program; publicity; club and community participation. You may include photographs. 

Award: An award of $25 may be given to the garden club with the most outstanding series of programs.

Submission:

Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date  

       No Class or Category

#78 PARKS AND GROUNDS PROGRAM                               

Donor: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognize and award a club/circle for the most informative field trip.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application Form to report in narrative style about a field trip to a park, garden, or greenway. The field trip should be guided by a Park Ranger, an expert on the area visited, a Master Gardener or Master Naturalist, a garden club member with extensive knowledge of the area. Include pictures of the trip that show the expert guide and garden club members enjoying the trip.

Award: An award of $25 may be given to the club or circle with the most informative field trip.

Submission:

Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Follow the current year's directions and by Due Date  

No Class or Category

#80 ART IN BLOOM AWARD

Donor: FFGC

Description and Purpose  (Individual Award)  Award for the best  representation of a floral design inspired by a piece of art using fresh or dried flowers. (No Artificial Flowers)

Proof of Accomplishment: Use of FFGC Awards Application in narrative style to interpret your design.

Submit Title and Inspiration for design (75-100 words )

Include 1 photo of design and piece of art together (1 photo)

(Exception, if design is unable to be photographed with the piece of art, submit 1 design photo and 1 piece of art photo, 2 photos)

Include all materials used.

Award: An award of $25 is offered.

No Class or Category

Submission: Consult: "FFGC Awards Rules and Procedures"   

#81 FLORAL DESIGNER’S AWARD                               

Donor: FFGC

Description/Purpose: To recognize garden club members/floral designer who has shared her/his design knowledge for five (5) or more years by giving design programs, teaching Floral Design Study classes, Fun with Flowers, or other design related educational opportunities.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application Form to report in narrative style. Include documentation that shows the person nominated meets the following criteria:

1. Has given design programs to garden clubs, judge’s councils, civic organizations, etc. Evidence could include a picture of the applicant giving the program, a newspaper/letter/article giving the name of the designer, telling about the program, a thank you note from someone who attended the program, etc.2. Has entered and won Top NGC Award ribbons in Standard Flower Shows and has served on flower show committees in some capacity. Evidence should include two entry cards with top awards indicated.3. Has submitted designs for the Florida Flower Arrangement calendar. Include a picture of one design from the calendar.
4. Is involved in the community and shows initiative beyond garden club by working with youth on designs, doing designs for church, library, historic places, etc. Include a picture or news article showing the program and participation in the community.
5. Is an active member of FFGC, Judges Council, CFAA, NFA, AFID or Ikebana.
Presentation............................................................................................................... 20
        Neat and attractive
Summary of activities highlighting how member has shared knowledge of design...... 40
Proof of accomplishments.......................................................................................... 40
Photos, letters, newspaper/newsletter articles, calendar photo,
Award winning design photos, entry cards, publicity)

The application will be judged using following Scale of Points:

TOTAL ....................................................................................................................... 100

Award: An award of $50 may be given. 

Submission:

Send 2 copies of Awards Application to State Awards Chair Consult: "FFGC Awards Rules and Procedures"   

     No Class or Category

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