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Wisconsin Judges Council

PictureJudging the Botany Belles & Beaus "Reaping the Harvest Flower Show"
​The Wisconsin Judges Council of Nationally Accredited Flower Show Judges (WJC) meets each year at the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation Annual Convention to share changes, successes and topics of general interest. Membership is open to all National Garden Club (NGC) Accredited Judges, including Emeritus, Master, Life, Accredited and Student Judges.

The purpose of the organization is five-fold:
  • To provided current information for judging flower shows as apprised by NGC.
  • To promote sound ethics in judging.
  • To promote advanced study in horticulture, the art of floral design and flower show procedure.
  • To assist and inform garden clubs in the promotion of Standard, Advanced and Small Flower Shows upon request.
  • To network with other judges.

Why Be a Flower Show Judge?
Design

Area Judges Councils

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  • The Northeast Judges Council is open to flower show judges accredited by National Garden Clubs, Inc., who live in northeastern Wisconsin – Menasha, Oshkosh, Wisconsin Rapids, New London, & Hortonville, to name a few. The members meet twice a year – in May and August – to bring, study and judge creative designs and horticultural specimens. The Council sponsors a flower show in area communities annually. This year’s show will be held on September 12th at the Ellington Fire Department Fireman’s Picnic – a Small Standard Flower Show, “Fire Fest”. There are currently six members in this Council.
    • Pat Ritchie, President​​​
  • The Southern Wisconsin Judges Council serves the greater Milwaukee area and extends south to Kenosha, and west to Madison. Meetings are held three to four times a year, with the location alternating among areas served. A top priority is to find dates when the majority of the members can attend. Programs often feature the study and critique of horticultural specimens and advanced designs, which members have brought, plus business & social time.
  • The Southern Wisconsin Judges Council currently has thirteen active members and three Emeritus judges. Many serve WGCF, NGC & Central Region in leadership positions.

Nationally Accredited Flower Show Judges - Wisconsin Garden Club Federation

Many flower show judges enjoy sharing their talents, and will give programs for garden clubs if asked. Contact information is in the Directory.
MASTER JUDGES
  • Marion Books                      
  • Carol Catlin                           
  • Lynne Ehnert 
  • Gerianne Holzman
  • Sandy Ingram
  • Wendy Kramer
  • Kerry Krokos
  • Kitty Larkin
  • Lynn Laufenberg
  • Dawn Mozgawa  
  • Liz Murken​
  • Helen Surridge                                      ​
WGCF ACCREDITED JUDGES
  • Diane Olsen
  • ​Lynnette Rakun
WGCF EMERITUS JUDGES 
  • Karen Allen                            
  • Carolyn Craig                         
  • Muriel Shervey                       
  • Ruth Smith                            
  • Sharon Warner​
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The Wisconsin Garden Club Federation founded in 1928 is a charter member of the National Garden Club organization.  As an organization, we are proud of our heritage of developing relationships with fellow gardeners, learning, and gardening for good in our communities.  

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Overview
    • President's Message
    • President's Projects
    • Blue Star/Gold Star Memorial Markers
    • Memorials & Tributes
    • History
    • Calendar
    • Connections
    • Contact Us
  • News & Events
    • Futures
  • District Clubs
    • Club Overview
    • Benefits of Membership
    • Join a Club >
      • Organize a Club
    • Fox River
    • Madison
    • Milwaukee
    • Sheboygan
    • St. Croix
    • Club Highlights
  • Education
    • Education Overview
    • NGC Schools >
      • Environmental School
      • Flower Show School
      • Gardening School
      • Landscape Design School
    • Symposiums and Refreshers
    • Flower Shows >
      • Design >
        • Floral Design Types
      • Horticulture
      • Special Exhibits
      • Planning a Show
      • Preparing Entry Cards
    • Wisconsin Judges Council >
      • Ten Top Reasons
    • Tri-Council
    • Youth Activities
  • AWARDS
    • Awards Overview
    • WGCF Awards
    • Grants >
      • Grants Awarded
    • Scholarships
    • Youth Awards
  • Publications
  • Forms
  • Members Only