Central Region Awards
The Central Region Unified Project “Helping Other Learn to Grow” will focus on individual member clubs and State Federations working together on special projects, especially those sponsored by NGC. Special plantings, projects of landscaping and revitalizing area around schools, nursing homes, churches, Blue Star Memorials, etc. will qualify as a Unified Projects, especially those concentrating on our youth and senior citizens.
The Unified Project form may be reproduced in the event multiple copies are needed for more that one award application.
Submit completed forms of these projects to your CR Unified Chairman, who along with the State Awards Chairman will evaluate the project before De. 1, 2010.
Information will be used by the state Unified Project Chairman to complete a book of Evidence that includes club and district entries. Please send your book of Evidence to our Regional Unified Project chairman: Mary Ann Meador, 415 Singleton Street, Apt. #3, Centralia, MO 65240. It must be received on or before Jan 2, 2011. A Book of Evidenc will be submitted to the National Garden Clubs, Inc. awards Chairman for judging.
CR award booklet 09-10 is below:
To All Central Region Members,
Central Region is celebrating another year as a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. We are proud to have this opportunity to be the liaison between NGC and our seven states in the middle of America.
We are once again putting all the award information in the “Centerfold” for your easy use and removal. Keep it with your other state award information as some of our projects may qualify for both awards.
We know you do many wonderful things as members of National Garden Clubs, Inc. You can help us by honoring those who give their time and talent to help those in need or to beautify our environment or those who help by educating and promoting our theme, “The Future is Now”. This can be done by promoting the projects our National President has suggested for us.
Award applications are to be sent to: Fran Stueck, 5589 22nd Avenue Trail, Vinton, Iowa 52349. The latest information on NGC Awards can be found in the September/October, 2009 issue of The National Gardener. If you have any questions regarding these awards please contact Fran at the address listed here or by phone at (319) 472-3032, or by email at franstueck@yahoo.com.
We realize that each state has its own awards but the application requirements are simple. Unless otherwise noted, applications for Central Region may be in the form of a “brief”. A “brief” is a short summary of the activity along with supporting photographs, letters, financial information, or publicity…whatever helps document your work. Place it in a lightweight folder securing the pages (no loose pages) and mail to Fran. Please include self addressed stamped envelope. The Book of Evidence will not be returned without it
This is not a formal Book of Evidence, (except for the states garden clubs’ Unified Project and Historic Preservation Award #13). Please do not send scrapbooks or loose items.
Special attention should be given to the time period and deadlines for each set of awards. Do not miss deadlines! Remember everyone can be a winner. Start now.
Joan Hood
Central Regional Director
CENTRAL REGION UNIFIED PROJECT AWARD
The Central Region Unified Project “Helping Others Learn to Grow” will focus on individual member clubs and State Federations working together on special projects, especially those sponsored by NGC. Special plantings, projects of landscaping and revitalizing areas around schools, nursing homes, churches, Blue Star Memorials, etc. will qualify as a Unified Project, especially those concentrating on our youth and senior citizens.
The Unified Project form may be reproduced in the event multiple copies are needed for more than one award application.
Submit completed forms of these projects to your CR Unified Chairman, who along with the State Awards Chairman will evaluate the project before December 1, 2010.
Information will be used by the state Unified Project Chairman to complete a Book of Evidence that includes club and district entries. Please send your Book of Evidence to our Regional Unified Project Chairman: Mary Ann Meador, 415 Singleton Street, Apt. #3, Centralia, MO 65240. It must be received on or before January 1, 2011. A Book of Evidence will be submitted to the National Garden Clubs, Inc. awards chairman for judging.
CR Award 1 -“Helping Others Learn to Grow”Unified Project: $50.00 and a Certificate to the State Garden Club that has the most program participation in the Central Region’s Unified Project. This award will be judged on the Book of Evidence above, submitted to Mary Ann Meador, 415 Singleton Street, Apt. #3, Centralia, Missouri 65240.
CR Award 2 – Celebrating Our Future
Member clubs or districts eligible. The winner will receive $50.00 and a certificate for the youth involved in gardening related activities June 1, 2009 through May 1, 2011 incorporating daffodils. Award due May 10, 2011. To be given during the NGC Convention in Washington D.C. Sponsored by Barbara Sylvester, Webster City, Iowa
Central Region Award Application
Award # __________
Name of Award_______________________________
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Date of Application Submitted____________________
Name of club(s), district, state:____________________
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Contact Person: ________________________________
Address:______________________________________
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Telephone: ___________________________________
Email: ______________________________________
Copy this form as needed
CR Award 16 – Celebrating In Preserving the Past
(Book of Evidence Required)
Certificate and $25 for the best book or Evidence on reclaiming and preserving a park, trail, building, and/or garden of important historic value to a locality, state or nation. Must be located in Central Region. May be awarded to an individual garden club member, State Garden Club, or Member Garden Club(s). Need not be entirely completed but must be recognized by local, state, or national authorities. Before and after pictures recommended. To be given at the NGC Convention in Atlanta, May, 2010, covering projects from Jan.1, 2009 through April 1, 2010 due April 15, 2010. Award sponsored by Joan Hood, Webster Groves, Missouri.
Scale of Points
Quality of Design, suitability of materials
For type and/or kind of period 20
Successful Completion or near Completion 45
Presentation (15)
Proof of Accomplishment (25)
Member Involvement (5)
Distinction or marked superiority 15
Significance, fulfillment, value and performance 20
Total 100
CR Award 17 – Celebrating the Golden Days
Certificate and $50.00 1st place and $25.00 2nd place to Member Club(s), State Garden Clubs or Councils for the best project in the planting of daffodils June 1, 2009 through April 15, 2011 at public buildings, Blue Star Memorial sites, nursing homes etc. due May 1, 2011 to be given at the NGC Convention in Washington D.C. Sponsored by Joyce Bulington, Marion, Indiana.
CR Award 18 – Celebrating Civic Achievement
Certificate and $100.00 for a project incorporating into its beautification of buildings, schools, historic sites, and other suitable locations the use of native plants, trees etc. Covering projects from January 1, 2009 through Dec. 31, 2009 due April 15, 2010 to be given at NGC Convention in Atlanta.. A second award will be given for projects Jan. 1, 2010 through Dec. 31, 2010 due May 1, 2011 to be given at NGC Convention in Washington, D. C. Sponsored by Jackie Reynolds, Webster Groves, Missouri.
CR Award 3 – Celebrating Our Gardens
Certificate and $50.00. Member Club(s) or Councils are eligible. Given for a garden walk, garden tea and/or tour, garden therapy outing (and the like) with a “unique” twist. Submit application on or before April 15, 2010. Covering events from January 1, 2009 through April 1, 2010. To be given at the CR function at NGC Convention, Atlanta. A second award will be given at the NGC Convention in Washington DC, if merited, covering events from April 1, 2010 through April 1, 2011, due April 15, 2011. Sponsored by Joyce Lewis,Clarksville, Missouri..
CR Award 4 – Celebrating Beautify Blight
Certificate and $25.00 first place and $15.00 second place awarded to member club or District for the best project working with Chamber of Commerce, volunteer groups, Scouts, Campfire, School, Church, FFA, etc to develop a blighted or unsightly area in a community into a community garden of fresh produce for food pantry’s and /or the homeless or those in need. Covering a project June 1, 2009 through April 1, 2011, due April 15, 2011. Awarded at the NGC Convention in Washington D.C. Sponsored by Veva Schreiber, Lake Bluff, Illinois.
CR Award 5 – Celebrating Central Region Talents in…
“Visions of Beauty”
Certificate to the CR State with the largest number of entries featured in the Vision of Beauty Calendar. No application required.
Award sponsored by Gerry Ford, Lake Forest, Illinois $25 for 1st place and $15 for 2nd place.
5a. Vision of Beauty Calendar 2009
Given at CR Meeting in Illinois
5b. Vision of Beauty Calendar 2010
Given at CR Meeting in Wisconsin
CR Award 6 – YOUTH: The Greatest Gardening Treasure
Certificate and $35.00 to the State Garden Club with outstanding participation in NGC, Inc. Youth Award Programs for 2009 and 2010 (poetry and essay contests) as determined by the Region Youth Activities Chairman. State youth activities chairmen need to report to Fran Stueck the number of entries they had in their state for poetry and essay. Due February 1, 2010 and February 1, 2011. Sponsored by Fran Stueck, Vinton, Iowa.
CR Award 7 – Celebrating Through Landscaping
Certificate and $25.00 for the best landscaping of a Habitat for Humanity Home with hardy native trees, shrubs and plants that also attract butterflies, involving the community, both adult and young gardeners. Award given at NGC Convention in Atlanta for a project January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 due April 15, 2010. A second award for a project January 2010 through Oct. 1, 2010 due Oct. 6, 2010 given at CR meeting in Wisconsin.
Sponsored by Sue Neuhart, Edina, Minnesota.
CR Award 8 – Celebrating Through Garden Therapy
Certificate and $25.00 for activities from Jan. 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. Due April 15, 2010 given at NGC Convention in Atlanta. A second award given for activities Jan. l, 2010 through Oct. 1, 2010 due Oct. 6, 2010 awarded at CR meeting Wisconsin. Award to member club with the best single program or project of services for an activity with nursing homes, senior centers, developmentally and/or physically challenged. Need not involve clients. Sponsored by Maisie Keeser, Eolia, Missouri.
CR Award 9 – Celebrating Beauty: Lunching with Butterflies
Certificate and $25.00 for outstanding work in the field of butterfly education regarding the butterfly’s habitat. May be with youth and/or adults from June 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. Due April 15, 2010 given at NGC Convention in Atlanta. A second award given for a project Jan. 1, 2010 through Oct. 1, 2010 due Oct. 6, 2010. Awarded to a club or an individual club member with the best single project with youth involvement in the field of butterflies. Sponsored by Judy Sheets, Farmington, Missouri.
CR Award 10 – Celebrating Creativity
Club, Council, and District Flower Shows eligible
Certificate and $25.00 1st place and $15.00 2nd place for best overall Flower Show schedule. Show held January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 due April 15, 2010 given at NGC Convention in Atlanta. Submit application and one copy of schedule with application form. A second award will be given for Shows January 1, 2010 through Oct. 1, 2010 due Oct. 6, 2010 at the CR meeting in Wisconsin. Sponsored by Lynn Dinvald, Parchment, Michigan.
CR Award 11– Celebrating World Gardening
Certificate and $25.00 to the State Garden Club with the largest donation to Global Partners running water project in Guatemala January 1, 2009 through April 1, 2010 due April 15, 2010 given in Atlanta. Information is on the NGC website. Briefly describe how the project was funded. Include the amount donated and membership in the State. A second award given April 1, 2010 through April 15, 2011 due May 1, 2011 award give in Washington D.C. Sponsored by Barbara Wesley, West Allis, Wisconsin.
CR Award 12– Celebrating National Garden Week
Certificate and $35.00 1st place, $25.00 2nd place, $15.00 3rd place to member clubs documenting activities with write up and pictures on how you celebrated National Garden Week 2009 due April 15, 2010 given in Atlanta.. Please do not exceed 3 pages with your documentation. A second award for 2010 due Oct. 1, 2010 will be given at the CR meeting in Wisconsin.
Sponsored by Carole Hopp, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
CR Award 13-Celebrating the Future
Certificate and $25.00 to a Member Club or Council for establishing or maintaining a “special garden” such as a learning garden, a healing garden and the like. Award given at NGC Convention in Atlanta for a project January 1, 2009 through Dec. 31, 2009 due April 15, 2010. A second award will be given at CR meeting in Wisconsin for a project January 1, 2010 through Oct. 1, 2010 due Oct. 6, 2010. Sponsored by Judy Pitcher, Mosinee, Wisconsin.
CR Award 14 –Celebrating Pink
Certificate and $25 for each category promoting the awareness of the fight against breast cancer a National Project. Information on the project is on the NGC website.
14a Award to a club or an individual club member planting gardens or containers at hospitals, cancer centers, memorial gardens etc. using pink flowers. Award given at CR meeting in Wisconsin for a project January 1, 2010 through Oct. 1, 2010 due Oct. 6, 2010. Sponsored by Sandra Wales, Muscatine, Iowa.
14b Award to a club promoting pink flowers in a garden therapy activity. Award given at CR meeting in Wisconsin for a project October 1, 2009 through Oct. 1, 2010 due Oct. 6, 2010. Sponsored by Sandra Wales, Muscatine, Iowa.
CR Award 15 –Celebrating Blue Star Memorials
Certificate and $50.00 to a Member, Member Club(s), Council, or District or State Garden Club for an outstanding project in establishing Blue Star Memorials. Submit application form and brief on or before April 15, 2010. Covering projects from June 1, 2009 through April 1, 2010 awarded at NGC Convention in Atlanta. A second award will be given at the NGC Convention in Washington D. C. for project April 1, 2010 through April 15, 2011 due May 1, 2011. Sponsored by Jimmie Meinhardt, St. Louis, MO.
