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
The following Scale of Points will be used for judging.

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

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

Award Area: Community Projects/ Historical

#15 GARDEN THERAPY GERIATRIC & EXCEPTIONAL  

Donors: 1) Sue Angle  2) Helen Nelson 3)  Deborah A. Smith  4)Mary Lou Ruiz 5) Sue Swain

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#17 DECORATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS (Historic Preservation Award)

Special Submission Requirements and Due Date

Donors:  1) Pat Morgart  2) Sandra Messer  3) Helen Nelson  4) Barbara Jacobson

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:

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

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 application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at 2606 Bennington Place, DeLand FL 32720 by December 31, 2018. 

#18 HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD

Donors: 1) Arlene Rand, Clermont  2) Susan Mello  3) Jayne Hemstreet  4) Pat Morgart

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

Award Area: Horticulture Awards

#20 YEAR’S HORTICULTURE PROGRAMS

Donors:  1) Margaret "Cinny" O'Donnell 2) Margaret Kirkpatrick 3) District VII Judges Council 4) Helen Nelson

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#21 HORTICULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT 

Donor: 1) Rose Vickers, Palmetto  2)  District VII Judges Council  3) Jayne Hemstreet  4) Kathy Echevarria

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#22 HORTICULTURE - SPECIAL PROJECT 

Donor: 1) Pachira Garden Circle   2) Gloria Blake        3)  Joanne Nelson         4) Carol Lucia

Description/Purpose: To recognize clubs/circles for the best work in horticulture. The club/circle should select one specific plant (flower, shrub, tree, etc.) as the project for the year. Members may grow different varieties of the plant if desired. Only amateur growers may participate.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use FFGC Awards Application to summarize the following:

Complete records must be kept by each participating member. Records must include: Name of club/circle, name of member, name of species or variety of plant, date and method of planting, exposure (sunny, shady, part shade, etc.), method of cultivation, record of fertilization, date first growth and bloom (if applicable) noted, growth (luxuriant, medium, or slow), condition of foliage, susceptibility to insects and disease, any method of insect or disease control with name of product and details of treatment(if applicable).

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#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: Florida Federation of Garden Clubs

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

Submission: Recommendations, with qualifications, may be sent to Claudia Bates, FFGC President at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#28 HORTICULTURE LEADERSHIP AWARD FFGC Book of Evidence Handbook.pdf

Donor: Jo Ann Guise, Boca Raton

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 Top NGC Exhibitor Award ribbons 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 FFGC Awards application and BOE to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

Award Area: Civic Awards

#29 COMMUNITY SERVICE DESIGN AWARD

Donors: A) Joyce Droege B) Lorraine Gabler

$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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#30 COMMUNITY GARDENS

Donors: 1) Margaret "Cinny" O’Donnell, Pensacola  2) Lunette Wilson  3) Linda J. Henderson 4) Janice Hamlin

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by

November 30, 2018.

#31 THE MADIRA BICKEL CIVIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 

Donor: TBA

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#32 PARK/CITY PLANTING

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

Donors: 1) Sarasota Garden Club, Inc.  2) FFGC Landscape Consultants Council  3)Linda J. Henderson  4) Joanne Mulinare  5) Joanne Mulinare

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#33 CLYDE D. WARE AWARD FOR CIVIC DEVELOPMENT  

Donors: 1) Debbie Smith  2) Ribault Garden Club  3) Panama City Garden Club   4) Cocoa-Rockledge Garden Club

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#36 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD  

Donors: 1) Orlando Garden Club  2) Nina Ring   3) Jo Compton   4) Christia "Li" Roberts   5) Valerie Seinfeld

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#37 SCHOOL GROUNDS BEAUTIFICATION 

Donors: 1) Jana Walling  2) Elaine Waidelich  3) Joan Graff  4) Pat Caren

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#38 CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION/ GARDEN OF THE MONTH AWARD 

Donors: 1) Andrea Little   2) Liz Shaw   3) MaryLou Ruitz   4) Navarre Garden Club

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#39 ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION 

Donors: 1) Temple Terrace Garden Club, Inc. in honor of Hilda Knoche  2) Maureen Tuber  3) Jean Schneider  4) Stephanie L. Susetka

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

Category: Landscaping Awards

#40 ARLINGTON DOLLY MORRIS AWARD                                         

Donor: Shirley Wigginton

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#41 THE SENATOR DIRKSEN MARIGOLD AWARD

Donor: Clearwater Garden Club

$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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#43 BLUE STAR MEMORIAL MARKER AWARD             

Donors: A) Jackie Host  B) District VII JC in Memory of Barbara Willey  C) Rose Vickers  D) Nina B. Ring

Description/Purpose: To encourage the installation, landscaping, refurbishment, and maintenance of Blue Star 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, 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 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 Memorial Marker) or public parks, historical sites, or other public areas (Blue Star 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 Memorial Marker that is being landscaped: Blue Star Highway Marker, Blue Star Byway Marker, or Blue Star Memorial Marker.
Additional information about NGC Blue Star Memorial Landscaping Awards: the NGC Blue 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.
*The winning entry in Class B below will be considered for submission to NGC for NGC Award #L2 – Blue Star Memorial Landscaping.

Award: An award of $25 may be awarded in each of the
Classes below.
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1. Installation and dedication of a new Blue Star Memorial Marker (Blue Star Memorial Markers, Highway Marker, Byway Marker or Memorial Marker). 
2. New landscaping for an existing Blue Star Memorial Marker (Blue Star Memorial Markers, Highway Marker, Byway Marker or Memorial Marker). 
3. Refurbishment and re-dedication of an existing Blue Star Memorial Marker (Blue Star Memorial Markers, Highway Marker, Byway Marker or Memorial Marker).
4.   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 Memorial Markers, Highway Marker, Byway Marker or Memorial Marker.

Submission: Send 2 copies of FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#44 NATIVE PLANT LANDSCAPING  

Donors: 1) Jean Schneider  2) Landscape Consultants Council   3) FFGC Landscape Consultants Council   4) Sue Swain 5) Navarre Garden Club

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#45 WATER GARDEN AWARD

Donor: Amaryllis Circle, Gainesville Garden Club

Description/Purpose: To recognize and award the Club or Circle with best water garden project. The water garden can be constructed at a garden club center, park, or other recreational area.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application to submit a narrative report that includes the following: a planting plan with a list of plants used; a brief written account of the work as it progressed; photographs taken before/during/ and after completing of project.

Award: An award of $25 is offered for the best project by a Club or Circle.

Submission:Send 2 copies of FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#46 GARDEN TOUR AWARD 

Donors:  1) Marie Harrison, Valparaiso   2) Carol L. Hall   3) Barbara Rao   4) Manatee River Garden Club

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#47 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AWARD 

Donors: 1) Jo Williams, Delray Beach   2) Mary Silas   3) Joan Lasek   4) Margaret Chodosh

Description/Purpose: 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 

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

.

Award Area: Tree Planting

#48 FLOWERING TREE    

Donors: 1) Ann Schandelmayer   2) Shirley "Daisy" Thompson   3) Arlene Rand   4) Kathleen J. Hawryluk

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 +

#49 TREE PLANTING ACHIEVEMENT (FFGC Only - Awarded Every Other Year)   

Donor: District VIII

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.

Award Area: Conservation

#50 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AWARD

Donors:  A) B) & C) FFGC Environmental Consultants' Council

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.

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 - Club or Circle
Class B - Individual
Class C - Group of Clubs or District

#51 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INVOLVING YOUTH AWARD   

Donors: 1) Pat Carver   2) & 3) FFGC Environmental Consultants’ Council   4) Eileen M. Zebroski  5) Joan R. Ochs

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

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application Form to report in narrative on the project. The report should demonstrate inclusive community effort in planning, designing, and presenting a single or series of public educational environmental programs over a one year period. Applicants are encouraged to include other environmental groups, colleges & universities, and experts in the field(s) for the design and presentation of these programs.

Award: An award of $50 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
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

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018

Description/Purpose: To encourage education about the loss of our bee population and the importance of bees to the food chain.

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#59 WILD FLOWERS MATTER

Donors: 1) Dara Dobson   2) Dee Bartcher   3) Marion Hilliard   4) Brenda Norris   

Description/Purpose: to promote use of Florida native ecotype wildflower seeds.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use FFGC Awards Application and report in narrative style. You may include pictures. This award is for the best planting using Florida native ecotype wildflower seeds. The project may be started in the previous year. The planting may be on school property, city parks, libraries, any public place, or garden club property. Proof of seed purchase from the Florida Wildflower Seed and Plant Growers Association of FFGC Native Plants and Wildflower Chairman is required. The planting may be combined with other plant species; extra value if all species in planting are Florida natives.

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

Categories:

Submission: Send 2 copies of FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#61 NELL COE AWARD - click here  for all of Nell Coe Award information.

Awarded every other year and revised each administration, 1966--- "COLOR OUR CANOPY"

Due Date: March 1, 2019  NEW Deadline Date

Click here to download a pdf on writing #61 Nell Coe Award

Donors: 1)  2)  3)   4)

Description/Purpose: To recognize and award the completion of an exemplary project in some phase of work set forth by the President of FFGC. The large Nell Coe Tray will remain on permanent display at Headquarters.

The theme of the 2017-2019 Administration, “Color Our Canopy” represents the opportunity for our Garden Clubs to shape the future of the "Flowering Tree Canopy"  throughout the State of Florida.

One of our primary objectives is to have an educational experience of determining the need to restore or establish a beautiful Canopy of Flowering Trees throughout our State. Increasing awareness of FFGC member’s responsibility to contact our State DOT to have flowering trees planted at interchanges throughout Florida and insisting that developers plant flowering trees in residential and commercial developments. Engage with local government to push for placing Flowering Trees in landscaped medians, local parks and along scenic roadways.

Proof of Accomplishment: Must be well documented, date planted, where planted, size of trees, photos of planting, educational experience for your club and/or public, publicity, detailed financials, locations of plantings: Public places, Commercial Areas, Neighborhood Plantings, School Grounds, Garden Centers, Parks, Private Property and Roadsides. Are you replacing a flowering tree with another flowering tree, replacing a tree with weather damage, is this a new planting? How are these trees maintained after the planting? Contact your FDOT and ask them how you can plant Flowering Trees along the Roadside. Show proof of your efforts.

An award of $250.00 is offered in each of 4 Categories for the award to be given to a FFGC Garden Club who plants the most FLOWERING TREES in Florida, keeping mind that the size of the trees and place they are planted are given weight throughout the judging process, during the 2017-2019 administration.  Although this project may not be submitted until March 1, 2019, any project competing for an award in 2017 may be resubmitted in 2018.

The project may include community projects involving the club or district, the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Deep South Region, and National Garden Clubs, Inc.

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

 Categories:

1. Small Club with 50 members and under

2. Medium Club with 51-100 members

3.. Large Club with 101 - 199 members

4.. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 200 members and more

Submission: Send 2 copies of FFGC Awards application to Claudia Bates, FFGC President at FFGC Headquarters by March 1, 2019 NEW DATE

Click HERE for all of Nell Coe Award information. NEW Due Date March 1, 2019

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

Special Submission Requirements and Due Date

FFGC Book of Evidence Handbook

Donors: 1) Ellen H. Noll   2) Andrea Little   3) Emilie Palmieri   4) Claudia Davis

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:

1. Label on outside cover with name of award plus number and category, name of club, district number, city.

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.

3. Material must consist of any of the following: newspaper, magazine, newsletter, notices or flyers for one-time events, or any printed publication clippings such as from The Florida Gardener with the name and date of publication over each article. Clear photocopies are permitted; reduced photocopies of large or lengthy articles are permitted. Downloading of published newspaper articles from the Internet is permitted.

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:

Presentation .................................................................................................. 15
            meets all requirements
Quality                                                                                                             40
            articles well written; publicity related to projects and/or activities
Quantity ......................................................................................................... 25
            articles for each month, use of varied publications and media
Diversity ......................................................................................................... 20
            local papers, district news, state and national magazines

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

Award: An award of $25 will be given to each winner in the following

Categories:

1. Small Clubs/Circles 29 members and under
2. Medium Clubs/Circles with 30-59 members Added to reflect DSR
3. Large Clubs/Circles with 60-99 members & NGC changes
4. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 100 members +
5. Districts

Submission: Send 2 copies of the FFGC Awards Application and BOE to: Kristine Blake, FFGC Publicity Press Book Chairman at PO Box 5391, Fort Lauderdale FL 33310-5391 by January 15.

#63 GARDEN CENTER PROGRAMS 

Donors: 1) Joan Lasek   2) Shirley "Daisy" Thompson   3)  Marilyn Barry    4) FFGC Distrivt V

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

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application and report in narrative style. Proof of participation in a number of the services to members and to the public is required. See suggested services below.

• Programs, demonstrations, workshops, public forums given to stimulate interest in subjects related to garden club work.
  
• 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.
  

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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#64 LIBRARY

Donors: A) & B) The Garden Club of St. Petersburg

Description/Purpose: To recognize and award clubs or circles who improve and encourage the use of garden club libraries.

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.
  

Award: Two awards of $25 each may be awarded in the following
Classes:
Class A. Club or circle with a library in their own garden center building.

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 FFGC Awards Application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#65 CONVENTION DELEGATE  Award Updated 5/30/2018

Donor: Jayne Hemstreet

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 coverage of business sessions, forums, workshops, etc............................................... 30
Comprehensiveness of coverage........................................................................................... 40
Presentation at club meeting following Convention................................................................. 10
            Date report given at meeting, time allotted, number of members present,
            Press notices from Convention
Preparation – clear & concise reporting.................................................................................. 20

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

Award: An award of $25 may be given

Submission: Send 2 copies of FFGC Awards Application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#66. NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK AWARD 

Donors: 1) Joan Garrison   2) Andrea Finn   3) Marti Walker      4) Barbara Horan   5) Katherine Echevarria

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.

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. District

Submission: Send 2 copies of FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018. Winning applications will be sent for NGC Award #53 competition.

#67 PRESSED WILDFLOWER COLLECTION        FFGC Book of Evidence Handbook.pdf

Donors: A) Virginia Geiger   B) Darcy Stottlemyer

Description/Purpose: To stimulate interest in wildflowers, their identification, and preservation.

Proof of Accomplishment: This award requires a Book of Evidence. The BOE may contain a maximum of twelve (12) sheets front and back for a total of twenty-four (24) surfaces. The following requirements must be met:

• Collection of a minimum of fifteen (15) pressed Florida wildflower specimens
  
• Presented in a folder
  
• All specimens must have a minimum of one leaf included.
  
• Specimens in flower or fruit are to be secured to the pages. Suggested methods are: with adhesive, transparent contact paper, or lamination.
  
• Each specimen must be labeled with the plant family, full botanical name, common name, geographic location, habitat where collected, date of collection, (and if applying in Class B, the name of collector).
  

Entries will be judged by the following Scale of Points.

Artistic eye appeal - 25 points

Complete & accurate identification of each specimen - 20 points

Diversity of families & collection dates - 20 points

Diversity of environmental locations - 20 points

Neatness & clarity - 15 points

Total - 100 points

Class A - Individual club member
Class B - Club or Circle for the most outstanding collection of pressed Florida wildflower specimens. One specimen by each member. Members’ submissions should have their name listed with the plant identification information.

Submission: Send 2 copies of FFGC Awards application and BOE to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at 

FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#68 CELEBRATE COREOPSIS AWARD 

Donor: Parkinsonia Garden Circle

An award of $25 is offered for the promotion of the planting of Florida’s State wildflower, the coreopsis. Planting may be on private property, city parks, libraries, chamber of commerce, or garden club property. If the planting is on a state highway it must be accomplished in cooperation with the Florida Department of Transportation. Plans and locations for plantings in cooperation with the Florida Department of Transportation must be included. Plantings on private property must have the approval of the club or circle, as well as the property owner.

An award of $25 is offered for the promotion of the planting of Florida’s State wildflower, the coreopsis.

#69 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS -Class C update 5/30/2018

Donors: A) Barb Jacobson   B) Jean Skoien   C) Carolyn Stevens   D) Clermont Garden Club   E) Elise Haymans   F) Mary May

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: 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.  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:

Class A - Photographs of Birds and/or Butterflies
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. A CD or flash drive with the same images must be included.

Class B - Photographs of a landscaped Florida garden
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. A CD or flash drive with the same images must be included.

Class C - Photographs of a Florida wildflower, preferably in its natural habitat - wording updated 5/30/2018

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. A CD or flash drive with the same images must be included.

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

Five (5) digital photographs of a flowering tree in bloom and growing in Florida. Two (2) of the photos should show the entire tree from different viewpoints. Three (3) of the photos should be close-ups of individual blooms or branches. A CD or flash drive with the same images must be included.

Class E - Photographs of plants on the Florida Conservation List
Five (5) digital photographs of plants that appear on the Florida Conservation List. Plants should be photographed in their natural habitat. A CD or flash drive with the same images must be included. 

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. A CD or flash drive with the same images must be included.

Please send your submissions in a plastic top loading sheet, label your CD, Flash Drive.

2 copies of Award application and the 2 pages. Matte Finish Photos.

Submission: Send 2 copies of FFGC Awards application along with CD or flash drive to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by 

November 30, 2018.

#70 President’s Project- Membership Incentive Award - 2 year award 

DUE March 15th, 2019 .  So get your Club to pay their Dues Early!      

#70 Membership Award Due March 15, 2019 to FFGC Headquarters

1400S. Denning Dr. Winter Park, FL 32789

Where to send the BOE: FFGC HEADQUARTERS 1400 S. Denning Drive Winter Park Fl.32789

New Member Form  Fill out a form for each new member and send in their dues.

Mark on Outside of Envelope of Dues:  Award #70

All New Members Must be paid for and to FFGC Headquarters by March 1st.

BOE Instructions for Award #70

FFGC Awards Application  For this Award send one copy of FFGC Award Application only

Mail to FFGC Headquarters 1400 S. Denning Drive Winter Park Fl.32789

Click on Slide Show Presentation from 2018 FFGC Convention workshop on Writing Award #70

Plant, Bloom and Grow Your Membership

Which will be awarded at FFGC Convention 2019 

(World Golf Village, St. Augustine, FL, on April 6-9, 2019.

Donor: Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.

Description/Purpose: This special award is to show a significant increase in overall membership, not only with an increase in the numbers of new members but the retention of current members. 

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application and a Book of Evidence 

Use the FFGC Awards Application and a Book of Evidence should be no more than 6 (six) pages front and back for a total of twelve (12) surfaces, 

showing methods of HOW your clubs and/or districts obtained new members. Include the following information:

• Events: Membership teas, socials, community affairs, programs, classes, etc.
• Maintenance program: for the enrolling future members and retention of these new members.
• Proof of your beginning number of members at the start this project, retention of members, and the addition of new members. 
• Financial information: including a budget for various events that garnered new members. 
• Visual evidence with photos of membership events
• Publicity and club/community participation resulting in a significant membership increase is stressed over a cumulative 2 year period.

Award: $250. may be awarded in  Classes  A, B,C & D listed below. 

 Classes:

A. Small Club with 50 members and under

B. Medium Club with 51-100 members

C. Large Club with 101 - 199 members

D. Ex-Large Clubs/Circles with 200 members and more

Submission: Send 1 copies of FFGC Awards  application and BOE must be sent to the FFGC HEADQUARTERS   by March 15, 2019.

#71 THE ELLA JOYCE BOALS PROGRAM AWARD

Donor: Virginia P. Redmond

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 give 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/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 organized
Publicity.......................................................................................................... 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 FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#73 PUBLIC PROGRAM

Donors: 1) Jayne Hemstreet, Tampa   2) Gloria Blake   3)  Carolyn Stevens     4) Jackie Host  5) Carolyn Stevens

$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.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application Form to report in narrative about the program. The program must pertain to horticulture, flower arrangement, conservation, civic beautification, roadside development, landscape design, or any other related subject. The presentation may be in the form of a speaker, demonstration, panel, forum, film, slides, a combination of these or any effective plan of presentation. Include a brief report of the public program, the invitation to the public, press reports, pictures of participants and any related display or exhibit. 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/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 organized
Publicity.......................................................................................................... 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 may be 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. District

Submission: Send 2 copies of FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#74 YEAR’S PROGRAMS  

Donors: A) Lake County Council of Federated Garden Clubs, B) Jasmine GC.

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/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 organized
Publicity.......................................................................................................... 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

Submission: Send 2 copies of FFGC Awards application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#75 “FUN WITH FLOWERS” PROGRAM

Donor: Judi Jodoin

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 FFGC Awards Application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#76 “FUN WITH FLOWERS” SERIES AWARD  

Donor: Jan Sillik

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 FFGC Awards Application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#78 PARKS AND GROUNDS PROGRAM                                

Donor: Jean Schneider

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 FFGC Awards Application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#79 SPECIAL YOUTH PROGRAM(S)

Donors: 1) Sandra Messier   2) Kathy Echevarria   3) Navarre Garden Club   4) Andrea L. Hellman 5) TBA

Description/Purpose: To recognize Clubs/Circles working with youth and encourage them to start these activities on a small scale to develop a comprehensive junior gardener program.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application Form to report in narrative style about a program that involves a minimum of one-hundred (100) children. The program should not be part of a comprehensive or Junior Gardener program (one that requires 5+ members and 5+ or more meetings. The program should involved environmental, horticulture, or floral design activities. The program may be a one-day program or a series of programs.

Award: An award of $50 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. District

Submission: Send 2 copies of FFGC Awards Application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#80 DISABLED VETERAN HUMANITARIAN AWARD                  

Donor: 1) Becky Lindhorst   2) Emilie Palmieri  3) Rosita Aristoff   4) JoAnn Guise   5) TBA

Description/Purpose: To recognize Clubs/Circles working with disabled veterans.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Awards Application Form to report in narrative style about an activity that is consistent with the goals of FFGC that involves one or more Disabled Veterans.

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. District

Submission: Send 2 copies of FFGC Awards Application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018 .

#81 FLORAL DESIGNER’S AWARD                               

Donor: District I Judges Council

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.

The application will be judged using following Scale of Points:

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)

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

Award: An award of $50 may be given. 

Submission: Send 2 copies of FFGC Awards Application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.

#82 FLORIDA FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CALENDAR COVER AWARD Donor: Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.

An award to be given annually to the designer of the best arrangement in each edition of the Calendar, judged by a panel of Master Judges, selected by the editor of the Calendar.  The Trophy, value not to exceed $25, is selected by the Editor and will be presented at the FFGC Convention

#83 FLORIDA FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CALENDAR CRYSTAL AWARD                  Donor: Inez Brooker, Gainesville

An award to be given annually to the designer of the runner-up best arrangement in each edition of the Calendar, judged by a panel of Master Judges, selected by the editor of the Calendar.  The Trophy, value not to exceed $25, is selected by the Editor and will be presented at the FFGC Convention.

#84 FLORIDA FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CALENDAR BACK COVER AWARD       Donor: Jill Anderson, St. Petersburg

An award to be given annually to the photo that is selected for the back cover of the Calendar, judged by a panel of Master Judges, selected by the editor of the Calendar.  The Trophy, value not to exceed $25, is selected by the Editor and will be presented at the FFGC Convention.

Category: Flower Show Achievement Awards

Note: Only use the following application for Flower Show Achievement Awards click here

All Flower Show Achievement Awards require a Book of Evidence following NGC Rules.

Special Submission requirements for Flower Show Achievement Awards.

Submission: Send Book of Evidence following NGC rules, Flower Show Achievement Awards application to Consultant, Barbara May, click on name to email Barbara May; 4521 Barclay Fairway, Wellington FL 33449 by November 30, 2018. 

NGC 2018 Flower Show Achievement Awards click here

NGC Flower Show Award Checklist click here

FFGC #101 A, B,    Council Standard Flower Show

Donors:  A & B   FFSJ                                                                               

                                                                                                                

A. Council of Garden Clubs Standard Flower Show, sponsored by at least three (3) NGC member clubs belonging to an association, federation, group, circle, etc. and recognized by the State Garden Club. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least two(2) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

B. Judges Council or Councils Standard Flower Show. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least two(2) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

$50 award for each category is offered. Entries winning FFGC Award will be sent to NGC for consideration of a NGC Rose Rosette. Winning council is not eligible to win this award in consecutive years.

Submission: Send Book of Evidence and Flower Show Achievement Award Application to FFGC Flower Show Consultant, Barbara May,  

4521 Barclay Fairway, Wellington FL 33449 by November 30, 2018.

FFGC #102 A, B, C         Holiday Standard Flower Show (Also Available for a Small - Standard Holiday Flower Show)

Donor: A. B. C. Orlando Garden Club  &  FFSJ                                                 

A. One (1) member club. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least one (1) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

B. Two (2) or more member clubs. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least two (2) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

C. Council of Garden Clubs, Judges Council, State District of Garden Clubs. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least two(2) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

$50 award is offered for best entry in each of these classes. Entries winning in any of these classes will be sent to NGC for consideration of a NGC Red and Green Rosette. 

 by November 30, 2018

FFGC #103, A, B, C, D, E    Home Standard Flower Show  (NGC FS 1 - A, B, C D)

Donor: A. B. C. D. E. Garden Club of Jacksonville, Inc.  & FFSJ                                                                          

A. One (1) member club, one or more homes; garden/s optional. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least one (1) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group..

B. One (1) member club, one or more homes, in combination with some exhibits staged in a public building; garden/s optional. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least one (1) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

C. Two (2) or more member clubs, one or more homes; garden/s optional. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least two(2) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

D. Two (2) or more member clubs, one or more homes, in combination with some exhibits staged in a public building; garden/s optional. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least two(2) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

E. Council of Garden Clubs, Judges Council, NGC District/s of Garden Clubs, one or more homes; garden/s optional. Two (2) Educational exhibits and at least two(2) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group

$50 award, one (1) in each membership category, is offered. Entries winning FFGC Award will be sent to NGC for consideration of NGC Blue Rosette 

 by November 30, 2018

FFGC #104 A    Near-Club Standard Flower Show

Donor: A. Gloria Blake, Cocoa  & FFSJ                                                                      

A. Two (2) or more member clubs located near one another. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least two(2) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

Show may be held in home/s and/or public buildings. Councils of Garden Clubs, Judges Councils, State Districts of Garden Clubs are not eligible for this award.

$50 award is offered. Winning entry will be sent to NGC for consideration of NGC Blue and White Rosette.

 by November 30, 2018

FFGC #105 A, B, C       Patriotic Standard Flower Show

Donor:  A)  Kathleen J. Hawryluk & FFSJ   B) Council of GC Presidents of Dade City & FFSJ  C) Sandra Walters & FFSJ

A. One (1) member club. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least one (1) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group

B. Two (2) or more member clubs. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least one (1) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

C. Council of Garden Clubs, Judges Council, District of Garden Clubs. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least one (1) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

$25 award is offered for best entry in above three classes. Entries winning FFGC Awards will be sent to NGC for consideration of NGC Red, White, & Blue Rosette.

 by November 30, 2018

FFGC #106 A, B     Standard Flower Show Staged in a Public Building  (NGC FS 1 - A, B, C D)

Donors: A) Kathleen J. Hawryluk & FFSJ    B) District VI Judges Council & FFSJ

A. One (1) member club. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least one (1) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group

B. Two (2) or more member clubs. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least one (1) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group

Councils of Garden Clubs, Judges Councils, State Districts of Garden Clubs are not eligible for this award

$50 award is offered in categories A and B. Entries winning FFGC Award will be sent to NGC for consideration of NGC Burgundy and Pink Rosette.

 by November 30, 2018

FFGC #107 A, B, C, D           Club Standard Flower Show

Donor: A. B. C. D. Tampa Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.  & FFSJ                                                                

A. Membership fewer than 21. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least one (1) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group

B. Membership 21 – 49. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least one (1) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group

C. Membership 50 – 99. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least two(2) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

D. Membership 100 or more. Two (2) Educational exhibits and at least two(2) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

$50 award, one (1) in each membership category, is offered. Entries winning FFGC Award will be sent to NGC for consideration of NGC Purple Rosette. Winning club is not eligible to receive this award in consecutive years.

 by November 30, 2018

FFGC #108 A, B, C   Petite Standard Flower Show of Miniature and/or Small Exhibits 

(NGC FS 5A; 5B (2 0r more clubs) )

Donor: A) Inger Jones & FFSJ  B) Carol L. Hall & FFSJ   C) Lorene Junkin & FFSJ

A. One (1) member club. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least one (1) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group

B. Two (2) or more member clubs. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least two(2) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

C. Council of Garden Clubs, Judges Council, State District of Garden Clubs. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least two(2) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

$50 award is offered for  “best" entry in above three classes. Entries winning in any of these classes will be sent to NGC for consideration of NGC Small Yellow Rosette. Winning organization is not eligible to receive this award in consecutive years.

 by November 30, 2018

FFGC #110 A          Small Standard Flower Show (updated 12/1/2018)

Donor: Marian C. Sandlas, Homosassa & FFSJ

REQUIREMENT: Flower show may be held in any suitable facility; it must meet all requirements for a Small Standard Flower Show as described in THE HANDBOOK FOR FLOWER SHOWS 2017. It must include an educational exhibit. Referred to rules and requirements as published in THE HANDBOOK FOR FLOWER SHOW SCHOOLS 2017: Awards page 4. It will be evaluated using the scale of points for Small\Standard Flower Show Evaluation as listed on the NGC website:, www.gardenclub.org . 

A. Fewer than 21 members: One (1) Educational exhibit.

B. 21-49 Members One (1) Educational exhibits and at least one additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

C. 50-99 members: One (1) Educational exhibits and at least two(2) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

D. More than 100 members Two (2) Educational exhibits and at least two(2) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

Award: An award of $50 will be given to the winner. Winning entry will be send to Deep South for consideration of Deep South Small Standard Flower Show Award. 

by November 2019

FFGC # 111 .   Horticulture Specialty Flower Show

Donor: A. FFSJ B. FFSJ C. FFSJ

A. One (1) member club. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least one (1) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group

B. Two (2) or more member clubs. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least two(2) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

C. Council of Garden Clubs, Judges Council, State District of Garden Clubs. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least two(2) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

$50 award is offered for best entry in above two classes. Entries winning in any of these classes will be sent to NGC for consideration. Winning organization is not eligible to receive this award in consecutive years.

FFGC #112   Design Specialty Flower Show

Donor A. Barbara May   B. TBA   C. TBA

A. One (1) member club. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least one (1) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group

B. Two (2) or more member clubs. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least two(2) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

C. Council of Garden Clubs, Judges Council, State District of Garden Clubs. One (1) Educational exhibits and at least two(2) of any combination of additional Educational, Botanical Arts Division sections, or Youth/Sponsored Group.

$50 award is offered for best entry in above two classes. Entries winning in any of these classes will be sent to NGC for consideration of NGC Small Yellow Rosette. Winning organization is not eligible to receive this award in consecutive years.

NGC FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

SUMMARY 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 nonHorticulture/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 (less 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.

Submission: Send Book of Evidence, Flower Show Achievement Award Application to FFGC Flower Show Consultant, Barbara May, click on name to email Barbara May; 4521 Barclay Fairway, Wellington FL 33449 by November 30, 2018. Click here Use this application 

NGC 2018 Flower Show Achievement Awards click here
NGC Flower Show Award Checklist click here

Category: Flower Show Related Awards

NEW! Flower Show Related Award Application: Click Here

All Flower Show Related Awards use the Flower Show Related Application Form and are to be sent to:

Mary Silas, FFSJ President at 301 Waters Edge Drive S., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.285.1411  by November 30, 2018.

FFGC #120 FLOWER SHOW FOCAL AREA AWARD

Donor: Floralia VI, District VIII

Description/Purpose: To encourage the use of focal area to enhance the aesthetic quality of the overall show.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new). Include the title of the show and a description of the area as well as photographs. Entries judged as to neatness, originality, practicality, aesthetic quality and adherence to theme of show.

Award: Two awards of $25 each may be offered annually to a club, circle, or a group of clubs or circles, for the most effective focal area in a Standard Flower Show.

            A. Club/circle/group with 100 or fewer members

            B. Club/circle/group with 101 or more members

Submission: Send FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new) to Mary Silas FFSJ President, 301 Waters Edge Drive S., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.285.1411 by November 30, 2018. 

FFGC #121 FLOWER SHOW STAGING AWARD

Donor: District IV Judges Council , FFSJ

Description/Purpose: To stimulate clubs toward progressive staging in both Horticulture and Design Divisions.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new). Application must include a scale drawing of the one staging idea with written specifications and directions on how to duplicate this idea. Include one or more photographs of this staging method as used in the flower show and an excerpt from the Flower Show Schedule listing the Section/Class in which the staging was included.

Award: Two (2) awards of $25 each may be offered to a club or group of clubs submitting the best single staging idea in Horticulture and/or Design Divisions in the following classes:

            A. Single idea in staging of horticulture

            B. Single idea in staging of design

Submission: Send FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new) to Mary Silas, FFSJ President, 301 Waters Edge Drive S., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.285.1411  by November 30, 2018.

FFGC #122 STANDARD FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE

Donor: FFSJ BOD

Description/Purpose: To recognize the best completed Flower Show Schedules.

Proof of Accomplishment: Complete the top portion of FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new) and submit with three (3) Flower Show Schedules. Attach the application form to one of the schedules. The winning schedule will be filed at State Headquarters at close of FFGC Convention and will be available upon request. Applications will be judged using the Scale of Points for Standard Flower Show Schedules as listed on page 132 in the Handbook for Flower Shows, Revised, 2017.

Award: An award of $25 each may be offered to an individual club or circle or a group of clubs or circles for the best completed Flower Show Schedule in the following classes:

            A. 10-49 members

            B. 50-99 members

            C. 100-299 members

            D. 300 or more members

Awarded amount $50.00 

Submission: Send FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new) to Mary Silas, FFSJ President, 301 Waters Edge Drive S., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.285.1411 by November 30, 2018.

FFGC #123 FFSJ TRICOLOR AWARD

Donor: FFSJ BOD

Description/Purpose: To recognize the most outstanding floral design that has received the Tricolor Award in a Standard Flower Show during the current year.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new). Evidence shall include two color photographs of the floral design, a copy of the entry card signed and dated by a member of the judging panel, and an excerpt from the Flower Show Schedule listing the Section/Class in which design was included.

Award: An award of $25 may be offered. 

Submission: Send FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new) to Mary Silas, FFSJ President, 301 Waters Edge Drive S., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.285.1411 by November 30, 2018.

FFGC #124 FLORALIA II DESIGNER’S CHOICE AWARD

Donor: Jean Skoien

Description/Purpose: To recognize the most outstanding floral design that has received the Designer's Choice Award in a Standard Flower Show during the current year. 

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new). Evidence shall include two color photographs of the floral design, a copy of the entry card signed and dated by a member of the judging panel, and an excerpt from the Flower Show Schedule listing the Section/Class in which design was included.

Award: An award of $25 may be offered.

Submission: Send FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new) to Mary Silas, FFSJ President, 301 Waters Edge Drive S., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.285.1411  by November 30, 2018.

FFGC #125 FLORALIA VI AWARD OF DISTINCTION AWARD

Donor: Floralia VI, Tampa of District VIII

Description: To recognize the most outstanding floral design that has received the Award of Distinction in a Standard Flower Show during the current year. 

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new). Evidence shall include two color photographs of the floral design, a copy of the entry card signed and dated by a member of the judging panel, and an excerpt from the Flower Show Schedule listing the Section/Class in which design was included.

Award: An award of $25 may be offered.

Submission: Send FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new) to Mary Silas, FFSJ President, 301 Waters Edge Drive S., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.285.1411 by November 30, 2018.

FFGC #126 ESTHER BROSCHE EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT AWARD

Donor: Mike Brosche in memory of Esther Brosche

Description: To recognize the most outstanding educational exhibit that has received the Educational Award in the Special Exhibits Division of a Standard Flower Show during the current year.

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new). Evidence shall include two (2) color photographs, a copy of the entry card signed and dated by a member of the judging panel, and an excerpt from the Flower Show Schedule listing the Section/Class in which exhibit was included.

Award: An award of $50 may be offered.

Submission: Send FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new) to Mary Silas, FFSJ President, 301 Waters Edge Drive S., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.285.1411 home by November 30, 2018.

FFGC #127 TABLE ARTISTRY AWARD

Donor: Joyce Droege

Description: To recognize the most outstanding floral design that has received the Table Artistry Award in a Standard Flower Show during the current year. 

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new). Evidence shall include two color photographs of the floral design, a copy of the entry card signed and dated by a member of the judging panel, and an excerpt from the Flower Show Schedule listing the Section/Class in which design was included.

Award: An award of $25 may be offered.

Submission: Send FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new) to Mary Silas, FFSJ President, 301 Waters Edge Drive S., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.285.1411 by November 30, 2018.

FFGC #128 PETITE AWARD

Donor: Floralia II, Tampa

Description: To recognize the most outstanding floral design that has received the Petite Award in a Standard Flower Show during the current year. 

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new). Evidence shall include two color photographs of the floral design, a copy of the entry card signed and dated by a member of the judging panel, and an excerpt from the Flower Show Schedule listing the Section/Class in which design was included.

Award: An award of $25 may be offered.

Submission: Send FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new) to Mary Silas, FFSJ President, 301 Waters Edge Drive S., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.285.1411 by November 30, 2018.

FFGC #129 LEONA VENETTOZZI COLLECTIONS AWARD

Donor: Gina Jogan and Tina Tuttle, Molino

Description: To recognize the most outstanding exhibit that has received the Collector's Showcase Award for a Collection in a Standard Flower Show during the current year. 

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new) Evidence shall include clear, color close-up photograph(s) of collection with ribbons and awards as it appears in the flower show, a copy of the entry card signed and dated by a member of the judging panel, and an excerpt from the Flower Show Schedule listing the Section/Class in which collection was included.

Award: An award of $25 may be offered.

Submission: Send FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new) to Mary Silas, FFSJ President, 301 Waters Edge Drive S., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.285.1411 by November 30, 2018.

FFGC #130 DISPLAY AWARD

Donor: Jan Griffin, Plant City

Description: To recognize the most outstanding exhibit that has received the Collector's Showcase Award for a Display in a Standard Flower Show during the current year. 

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new). Evidence shall include clear, color close-up photograph(s) of display with ribbons and awards as it appears in the flower show, a copy of the entry card signed and dated by a member of the judging panel, and an excerpt from the Flower Show Schedule listing the Section/Class in which display was included.

Award: An award of $25 may be offered.

Submission: Send FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new) to Mary Silas, FFSJ President, 301 Waters Edge Drive S., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.285.1411 by November 30, 2018.

FFGC #131 DISH GARDEN   

Donor: Linda Felfarth-Johnson

Description: To recognize the most outstanding dish garden that has won a Grower's Choice Award in a Standard Flower Show during the current year. 

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new). Evidence shall include two clear, color close-up photograph(s) of dish garden. One photograph should show the dish garden with the ribbon/s won and one photograph should show the dish garden without ribbon/s. Include a copy of the entry card signed and dated by a member of the judging panel. The entry card or picture should include botanical names and locations for all plants. Entries will be judged using the following Scale of Points:

Distinction of combination, compatibility of plants and accessories - 45 points

Photographs - 25 points

Entry card or picture showing botanical names & locations for all plants - 25 points

Neatness and clarity of presentation - 5 points

Award: An award of $25 may be offered.

Submission: Send FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new) to Mary Silas, 301 Waters Edge Drive S., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.285.1411  by November 30, 2018.

FFGC #132 BROMELIAD AWARD

Donor: Stephanie L. Susetka

Description: To recognize the most outstanding bromeliad exhibit that has received an award higher than a blue ribbon in a Standard Flower Show or plant society show during the current year. 

Proof of Accomplishment: Use the FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new). Evidence shall include a complete record of the plant's progress and cultivation. Include at least one clear, color photograph of bromeliad, a copy of the entry card signed and dated by a member of the judging panel, and an excerpt from the Flower Show Schedule listing the Section/Class in which display was included. Entries will be judged using the following Scale of Points:

Distinction of plant - 35 points

Description of plant culture - 35 points

Photographs - 20 points

Neatness and clarity of presentation - 10 points

Award: An award of $25 may be offered.

Submission: Send FFGC Flower Show Related Awards Application Form (new) to Mary Silas, FFSJ President, 301 Waters Edge Drive S., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.285.1411  by November 30, 2018.

FFGC Award GS -1  Girl Scout Arbor Day   

Check out the "Arbor Day" Lesson Plan in this Junior Gardener Document on page 72 Click here

Donors: A) Barbara Rao    B) Sue Killion   C) Sarasota Garden Club   D) Lemon Bay Garden Club                                                            

Description- an award that will identify a troop or individual Girl Scout who has participated in an activity to promote Florida Arbor Day which is held on the Third Friday in January.

Purpose- To recognize clubs / circles who are working with Girl Scouts and encourage them to participate in activities that will promote FFGC’s/ NGC goals and objectives for Arbor Day Trees planted on Arbor Day show a concern for future generations. The simple act of planting a tree represents a belief that the tree will grow and some day provide wood products, wildlife habitat, erosion control, shelter from wind and sun, beauty, and inspiration for ourselves and our children.

Proof of Accomplishment: Narrative style. Photographs of this activity can show the progression of the event and how it was presented. The program should involve activities which include environmental elements or horticulture lessons. The activity may be one day or one week in length. Project expenses or means of funding should be provided. Number of garden club members and troop members should be included. Continuing involvement mentioned.  (Should encompass all the age groups, the younger ones will be helped by the leaders.)

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

Classes:

A. Pre K-1st    

B. 2nd-3rd   

C. 4th-6th   

D. 7th-12th

Submission: Send FFGC Awards Application to Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman at FFGC Headquarters by November 30, 2018.