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This page is designed to provide all the information necessary to understand and apply for awards. After reading through the requirements, click on either FFGC Awards
Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards ChairmanFFGC Awards #1-81 document in a pdf format click here
FFGC Awards Rules click here
FFGC Fillable Award Application NEW! 2018-2019 click here
Flower Show Achievement Awards Application click here
Flower Show Related Awards Application click here
#11 YEARBOOK AWARD DUE NOVEMBER 1, 2018 * Please NOTE this award is to be mailed to FFGC 3rd Vice President
Yearbook Data to update your yearbooks: click here updated 7/8/2018
MOST FFGC AWARDS DUE November 30, 2018 and mailed to FFGC HeadquartersMost AWARDS will be JUDGED - DECEMBER 6, 2018 8:30AM
Plant, Bloom and Grow Your Membership #70 President's Membership click here
Yearbook Guide Award 11 Yearbook Award Explained.pdf
Deep South Awards
DEEP SOUTH GARDEN CLUBS PROJECT AWARD RULES 2017-2019 click here Due Date November 28, 2018
DEEP SOUTH GARDEN CLUBS AWARDS click here Remember to go through FFGC and NGC/DSGC Awards Chairs.
Deadline November 30, 2018. If applying for a Deep South Award that is not compatible with FFGC Award, please mail to headquarters the Deep South Application Form below to avoid confusion.
DEEP SOUTH GARDEN CLUBS AWARD APPLICATION click here
Jennifer Condo, NGC/DS Awards ChairmanNGC Awards
2017-2019 NGC AWARD RULES Click here
2017-2019 NGC AWARD APPLICATION - The application is a fillable application. If you are applying for a NGC Award that is not one that is compatible with an FFGC Award. Fill out this application and mail it to FFGC Headquarters by Award Due Date of 11/30/18 http://gardenclub.org/awards/awards-applications.aspx
Jennifer Condo, NGC/DS Awards ChairmanFFGC Compatibility Chart with Deep South and NGC Awards
Award Compatibility Chart FFGC/DS/NGC Click here updated 8/6/2018FFGC Winners
2018 FFGC Winners for FFGC and Deep South Awards click here
2018 FFGC Winners of NGC Awards Click here
Paths of Sunshine Award & Roadside Beautification
Glenda Dawson, nomination form click here - for guidelines click here
FFGC ELLA P. WOOD “PATHS OF SUNSHINE” AWARD REVISED AWARD PROCEDURES click here
Flower Show Achievement AwardsFFGC Junior Gardeners Award Applications should be sent to Marci Wilcox, P.O. Box 775, Thonotosassa, FL 33592-0775
FFGC Awards #J-1 thru #J-9 are due November 30.
FFGC Awards #J-10 thru J-49 are due January 30.
FFGC Intermediate & High School Gardeners Award Applications should be sent to Sandra Lynch, 333 Sunset Drive, Apt. 1107, Fort Lauderdale 33301-2661.
NGC High School Distinguished Service Project Award (NGC #76-K) to Sandra Lynch by November 30
NGC Youth Contest entries (except for Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl Environmental Poster Contest) must be mailed to NGC/Deep South Youth Awards Chairman Sandra Lynch, 333 Sunset Drive, Apt. 1107, Fort Lauderdale 33301-2661 by January 15.
Certificates and Entry Stickers: Certificates of Participation and Poster Entry Stickers can be requested for free by sending an email to symbols@fs.fed.us with your name, mailing address, and quantity of certificates and/or stickers you are requesting. Or you may download and print them yourself from the NGC Website.
2019 Smokey Bear Entry Checklist- Before you mail your entries in check to see if everything is included on the Poster click here
Award Donors: We Thank our Award Donors!
If you would like to become an Award Donor for FFGC Award contact:
Judi Jodoin, FFGC Award Donors Chair
General Rules of Application, Scale of Points, and Contact Information
click here to download FFGC Award Rules
Award Due Dates
Yearbook Award ……………………………………………………. November 1
Most FFGC Awards ………………………………………………… November 30
Flower Show Achievement Awards ………………………………. November 30
Flower Show Related Awards …………………………………….. November 30
Deep South & NGC Awards to Awards Chair …………………… November 30
Jr Gardener FFGC Awards J-1 - J-6 …………………………….. November 30
Jr Gardener Awards J-10 - J-49 …………………………………….. January 30
Intermediate Gardeners I-4 - I-26 …………………………………... January 1
High School HS-12 - HS-16 ………………………………………... January 1
HS 20 Essay …………………………………………………………. January 15
Youth Sculpture …………………………………………………….. January 15
Smokey Bear Woodsy Owl ……………………………………… January 24, 2019
Awards Year: January 1 to December 31 annually unless otherwise stated. All awards may be presented annually, if merited. Any exceptions will be noted.
ELIGIBILITY:
SUBMISSION:
Applications must conform to the following required criteria:
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There is a three (3) page limit, using only the front of each page - the FFGC Award Application Form plus two (2) additional pages. (There are a few exceptions to this 3 page limit and they will be listed with specific awards.)
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If a Scale of Points is included under an Award description, address topics listed on the Scale of Points along with any supporting data and photographs. If no Scale of Points is listed, use the Basic Scale of Points at the end of the Awards Rules.
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Binders and vinyl sheet protectors are not required or allowed. Staple the three pages together at the upper left corner.
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Computer generated entries are advised. If the preparer is deficient in computer skills, entries may be cut and pasted by hand. However, a clear, color copy of the hand- generated entry should be mailed. Since entries will not be in binders or plastic sleeves, glued or taped documentation could fall off or be lost.Applications will not be returned. Exceptions noted in the award description.
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Flower Show Achievement Awards and NGC Awards of Excellence (NGC Awards $#23, 24, and #25) have different application forms.
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Applications and Books of Evidence will not be returned except where noted in the award description.
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING AND DEADLINES:
- Complete the FFGC Award Application form - 3 pages only.
- Mail TWO COPIES of the Award Application directly to FFGC Awards Chairman Valerie Seinfeld at FFGC Headquarters (1400 South Denning Drive, Winter Park FL 32789-5662). (There have been some changes to this rule for 2015-2017 and most Award Applications are to be sent directly to FFGC Headquarters. Any exceptions to this rule will be noted in the award description.)
- Deadline for submission is November 30, 2018, unless otherwise noted in award description.
- Make and keep one copy of the entire application for your records.
- Make a copy of the first page of the application and send to your District Awards Chairman.
- Some exceptions to this procedure include:
- Award #11 Yearbooks - complete the necessary information on the FFGC Award Application form (top part only). Refer to Submission Requirements under detailed listing and send to FFGC Third Vice President, Tina Tuttle at 6755 Highway 99, Molino, FL 32577-4048 by November 1.
- Awards # 12 & #13 Publications - Submit entries with one Application Form. Questions on the Application Form must be answered. Details are important. Submit to FFGC Awards Chair Valerie Seinfeld at FFGC Headquarters by November 30.
- Award #62 Mary S. Compton Awards for Publicity Press Books - complete the necessary information on the FFGC Awards Application Form (top part only). Prepare a Book of Evidence. No limit on number of pages. Submit to FFGC Publicity Press Book Chairman Kristine Blake, PO Box 5391, Fort Lauderdale FL 33310-5391 by January 15.
- Flower Show Achievement Awards - Send Book of Evidence and Flower Show Achievement Award Application to FFGC Flower Show Consultant, Barbara May, 521 Barclay Fairway, Wellington FL 33449 by November 30.
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Flower Show Related Awards use the FFGC Award Application and send to: FFSJ President, Mary Silas at 301 Waters Edge Drive S., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.285.1411 by November 30.
Garden Club applications shall be judged according to size determined by number of members on whom FFGC dues are paid, including Active, Associate, Inactive, Honorary, etc. To determine the category for each award, consult the description of categories under each specific award. The category sizes may be different for different awards.
Materials submitted on the three page entry forms will not be returned. Make a copy of your application for your records.Publications and Books of Evidence will not be returned. Make a copy for your records.
SCALE OF POINTS
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Unless another Scale of Points is indicated under a specific award, the Basic Scale of Points will be used to judge all FFGC Awards Applications. Be sure to study the requirements for each award and understand which Scale of Points will be used for judging that award.
Basic Scale of Points
Presentation .................................................................................. 5
Neat, concise, all information included on the FFGC Awards Application Form (3 sheets allowed) or in the Book of Evidence (if required).
Achievement...................................................................................65
Size and scope of project, need and fulfillment, benefit, accomplishment, comprehensiveness of work, activities to attain goals, evaluation of
goals reached, educational value, prior planning, very brief history if continuing project, financial report, other.
Participation ...................................................................................15
Size of club, involvement of members, youth, community,
professionals, residents in facilities, others. Not all of these have to be involved.
Record or Documentation.............................................................15
Supporting data (as applicable) clear and well-labeled, clear before and after
photographs (if applicable), landscape plan (does not have to be professionally drawn), financial report, letters of appreciation, community awards, newspaper/magazine articles (if possible), radio or TV script (if possible), etc. Photocopies are permitted.
Total: 100
BOOKS OF EVIDENCE (BOE) . FFGC Book of Evidence Handbook.pdf
Because of the importance of some FFGC Awards and the extent of accomplishment that they represent, or because some simply will not fit on the new awards form, a Book of Evidence is required. The following FFGC awards require a Book of Evidence. Refer to information about each award for guidelines in preparing specific Books of Evidence.
# 1 – Blanche Capel Covington
# 8 – Garden Club of the Year
# 10 –Mentoring Award
#28 – Horticulture Leadership Award
# 62 –Mary S. Compton Awards for Publicity (Publicity Press Book)
# 67 –Pressed Wildflower Collection Award
Flower Show Achievement Awards
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETING A BOOK OF EVIDENCE (Proof of Accomplishment)
1. Use a lightweight, solid color, theme type binder, size not to exceed 8.5” X 11”. NO RING BINDERS ALLOWED.
2. A plain label (no embellishments) with the following information should be placed on the cover:
Award # - Name - Class
District #
Name of Club, Circle, or group of clubs & City
3. On top of the first page, include Award # - Name - Class; District #; name of club, circle, or group of clubs and City; percentage of members participating (when required by particular award rules). No Table of Contents is required.
4. Firmly paperclip two copies of the completed FFGC Awards Application Form to the inside front cover of the binder.5. The summary should be written on the lower part of the FFGC Award Application Form. Summary should be brief and require no more than the space on the lower part of the application form. No additional pages allowed on the FFGC Award Application Form.
7. Presentation:
- Do not exceed six (6) pages, front and back, for a maximum of twelve (12) surfaces.
- Use standard 8.5” X 11” paper. Pages may be placed back to back in six (6) top loading sheet protectors.
- All material must be attached to pages. No loose materials, no pull-outs, and no fold-outs allowed.
- Do not add extra information in any back pocket.
- All photographs and other materials should be neatly secured to the pages.
- Photocopies are permitted.
- Trim all items neatly
- All text must be typed.
- Be concise. Follow all requirements in award description and Scale of Points.
- BOE must include text and not just photographs with labels.
- Photographs may be interspersed throughout text or following text.
10. Return of Materials – BOEs will not be returned. Make a copy for your records.
YOUTH GARDENER AWARDS
Deadline for application for Youth Awards (junior, intermediate, and high school gardeners) varies. Consult the submission requirements at the end of each Awards Description for the deadline for each particular award. Send to appropriate chairman as noted below:
FFGC Junior Gardeners Award Applications should be sent to Marci Wilcox, P.O. Box 775, Thonotosassa, FL 33592-0775
FFGC Awards #J-1 thru #J-9 are due November 30.
FFGC Awards #J-10 thru J-49 are due January 30.
FFGC Intermediate & High School Gardeners Award Applications should be sent to Sandra Lynch, 333 Sunset Drive, Apt. 1107, Fort Lauderdale 33301-2661.
NGC High School Distinguished Service Project Award (NGC #76-K) to Sandra Lynch by November 30
NGC Youth Contest entries (except for Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl Environmental Poster Contest) must be mailed to NGC/Deep South Youth Awards Chairman Sandra Lynch, 333 Sunset Drive, Apt. 1107, Fort Lauderdale 33301-2661 by January 15.
Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl Environmental Poster Contest entries to Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl Chairman, Cindy Rieger, 5042 NE 14th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale 33334-4904 by February 10.
Contact Information:
Valerie Seinfeld, FFGC Awards Chairman
Jennifer Condo, NGC/DS Awards Chairman
Judi Jodoin, FFGC Awards Donors
Barbara May, Flower Show Consultant - NGC/FFGC Flower Show Achievement Awards
Mary Silas, Florida Flower Show Judges President - Flower Show Related Awards Chairman
Marci Wilcox, FFGC Junior Gardeners
Sandra Lynch, NGC & Deep South Youth Contests/Awards and FFGC High School & Intermediate Gardeners Awards
Kristine Blake, Publicity Press Book Awards
Barbara Rao, Scouting Liaison "Walk on the Wild Side" Plant Wildflowers- WILDFLOWER Patch for Girl Scouts encourages a partnership between the State Garden Clubs and Girl Scouts.
Cindy Rieger, Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl Click here for all the NGC information... Click here for Poster Rules
Kathy Spieker, Trees and Reforestation
Tina Tuttle, Yearbook Awards
Janice Hamlin, FFGC Awards Advisor
Susan Swain, FFGC Awards Coordinator/Advisor
Eileen Zebroski, NGC/DS Awards Advisor
Glenda Dawson, Paths of Sunshine Award & Roadside Beautification click here nomination form - click here for description
FFGC ELLA P. WOOD “PATHS OF SUNSHINE” AWARD REVISED AWARD PROCEDURES click here
FFGC ELLA P. WOOD “PATHS OF SUNSHINE” AWARD Application
Karen Smith, FFGC/DSGC Project ChairmanNew! DEEP SOUTH GARDEN CLUBS PROJECT AWARD RULES 2017-2019 click here Due Date November 28, 2018
NEW! DEEP SOUTH GARDEN CLUBS AWARDS click here Remember to go through FFGC and NGC/DSGC Awards Chairs.