Award Listing
1. THE 1. BEATRICE M. COINER AWARD FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS (1967, Revised 1975,
1988, 1996)
An Award of $150 may be given for the most outstanding club project in Civic Development. A second award of $100 may be given. Book of Evidence required. Send to National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
SCALE OF POINTS:
FORMAT: 10%
2 Cover (all necessary data)
8 Presentation: Neat, Clear, Concise
CONTENT - PROJECT QUALITY: 80%
25 Suitability of Project
20 Development of Project
10 Involvement with Public Officials
10 Public Relations with Community
10 Member Participation
5 Distinction of the Project
20 Development of Project
10 Involvement with Public Officials
10 Public Relations with Community
10 Member Participation
5 Distinction of the Project
SUPPORTING DATA: 10 %
3 Publicity
3 Photographs, if applicable
2 Financial Report (income, expenses)
2 Statements of Appreciations, etc.
2. EDITH G. BITTINGER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT AWARD (1967, Revised
1975,1988,1989, 1996)
A. An award of $100 may be given to a club for the most outstanding program
in Environmental Conservation.
B. An award of $100 may be given to a club for the most outstanding program in Litter Control and/or Recycling.
Book of Evidence required for both A and B.
Send award application to the National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman
Book of Evidence required for both A and B.
Send award application to the National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman
SCALE OF POINTS
FORMAT 10%
2 Cover (all necessary data)
8 Presentation: Neat. Clear, Concise
CONTENT– PROGRAM QUALITY: 80%
25 Comprehensiveness of the Program
20 Extent to which Environmental Program reached and influenced people members,
public, youth groups, government, schools. other groups)
10 Public Relations with Public Officials and the Community
10 Chronological Record (step by step progression including names of those contacted)
10 Member Participation
5 Distinction of the Program
SUPPORTING DATA: 10%
3 Publicity
3 Photographs, if applicable
2 Financial Report (income/expenses)
2 Statements of Appreciation, etc.
3 Photographs, if applicable
2 Financial Report (income/expenses)
2 Statements of Appreciation, etc.
3. COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD (1972, Revised 1975, 1990, 1995, 1996)
An award of $100 may be given to a club for outstanding public service. A Book of Evidence is required. Previous winners ineligible for the same project. Send to National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
4. GOLD SEAL CERTIFICATE FOR MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNITY PROJECT
(1967, Revised 1985, 1988, 1991)
May be awarded to a club who previously submitted a Book of Evidence for a Civic Development project and has met the requirements for maintenance of their project for 5, 10, 15 or more years in increments of 5 years. Documentation required. Send to National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
5. Former PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR HORTICULTURAL EDUCATION (1983, Revised 1988,
1993, 1996)
An award of $150 may be given to a garden club for a one year comprehensive study of a specific horticultural subject such as plant families, tree identification, wildflowers, ornamental grasses, shade-loving plants, hostas, etc. Documentation required. Send to the National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
SCALE OF POINTS:
50 Brief description of each program relative to study
25 Activities to enhance knowledge of subject such as tours, workshops, exhibits
25 Participation of members
6. THE EVELYN LANG AWARD (1967, Revised 1983, 1988, 1996)
Donor: Council of Accredited Flower Show Judges
An award of $50 may be awarded to an individual garden club for the most outstanding exhibit emphasizing
State (National Capital Area) and National objectives. The exhibit must be the work of the members of the club in its own Standard Flower Show. Documentation in the form of photographs and a written description is required. Send to the National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
An award of $50 may be awarded to an individual garden club for the most outstanding exhibit emphasizing
State (National Capital Area) and National objectives. The exhibit must be the work of the members of the club in its own Standard Flower Show. Documentation in the form of photographs and a written description is required. Send to the National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
7. THE RITA BUTTERWORTH AWARD (1967, Revised 1988. 1996)
Donor: Council of Accredited Flower Show Judges
An award of $50 may be awarded to an individual garden club for any type Educational Exhibit at its Standard Flower Show. The exhibit must be outstanding, fulfill the purpose of education, and be the work of members of the club. It may be recommended by the judges of the show or the club may initiate request for consideration. Documentation in the form of photographs and a written description is required. Send to National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
8. THE MARGARET C. LANCASTER AWARD (1972, Revised 1976, 1989, 1996)
Donor: Landscape Design Council
An award of $100 may be given to a club which conducts the most comprehensive and effective study program and/or project in Landscape Design. Book of Evidence required. Send to the National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
SCALE OF POINTS
SCALE OF POINTS
FORMAT 10%
2 Cover (all necessary data)
8 Presentation: Neat, Clear, Concise
CONTENT - PROJECT QUALITY 80%
25 Comprehensiveness of Landscape Design Program and/or Project
20 Development of Study Program and/or Project
10 Involvement with Public Officials
10 Public Relations with Community
10 Membership Participation
5 Distinction of Study Program and/or Project
SUPPORTING DATA: 10%
3 Publicity
3 Photographs, Educational Material, etc., as applicable
2 Financial Report
2 Statements of Appreciation
9. THE FLOWER SHOW Schedule Citation (Revised 2011)
To be awarded to outstanding Flower Show Schedules submitted by Member Clubs (small, medium & large) and District or Councils. Winning schedule must score 95 points or more as scored by National Standards. The Flower Show need not be an evaluated show. The judging committee shall include an accredited Flower Show School Instructor and/or Flower Show School Symposium Chairman.
#9 A -Small Standard Flower Show Schedule
#9 B- Standard Flower Show Schedule
10. THE HOLIDAY FLOWER SHOW CITATION (1981, Revised 1983)
A Certificate may be awarded to a garden club and/or clubs for the highest scoring evaluated Holiday Flower Show. Send to National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
11. THE ETHEL P. PETERS AWARD (1977, Revised 1983, 1988, 1996)
Donor: Council of Accredited Flower Show Judges
An award of $50 may be awarded to the sponsoring Senior Garden Club of a youth group for the best educational exhibit of horticultural excellence displayed by the youth group at a Standard Flower Show. Documentation required. Send to National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
12. THE PLANT SOCIETY FLOWER SHOW CITATION
May be awarded to member plant societies staging a Standard Flower Show. If show is to be evaluated, refer to State Award Rule G. Send to National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
13. GARDEN THERAPY AWARD (Revised 1990, 1991, 1996)
An award of $100 may be awarded to a club for sponsoring the most outstanding program of Garden Therapy, whereby handicapped and/or institutionalized individuals in one or more institutions have received noteworthy benefit through their accomplishments gained by active participation in garden-related projects. Book of Evidence required. Send to National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
SCALE OF POINTS
15 Presentation and record: Neat, concise, history plan
25 Membership participation: Number of members participating; cooperation between
25 Membership participation: Number of members participating; cooperation between
club and institution, ingenuity and imagination shown
30 Program quality: Scope of program, number of persons reached
30 Achievement-
duration - years in progress: indicate plan for next year
14. GARDEN THERAPY CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION (Revised 1988)
May be awarded to garden clubs involved in any garden therapy related project of depth and continuity. Noncompetitive. Documentation required. Send to the National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
15. THE YOUTH GARDENING AWARD (1962, Revised 1976, 1990, 1996)
An award of $100 may be awarded to a Senior Garden Club which contributes the most outstanding service toward Promotion of Gardening Among Youth. This award may not be applied for or won by the same garden club two consecutive years. Book of evidence required. Send to the National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
16. THE JUNIOR GARDEN CLUB CITATION (1962, Revised 1976, 1990)
May be awarded to a Junior Garden Club affiliated with a Federation Garden Club which has:
A. Completed an outstanding project promoting National objectives such as community projects,
conservation. litter control, etc. Three awards may be presented. Book of Evidence required.
B. Participated in National Capital Area-sponsored activities such as flower shows, exhibits, work projects,
etc. Noncompetitive. Documentation required. Send to the National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
17. THE CLUB PROGRAM CITATION (1976, Revised 1983, 1990)
A Certificate may be awarded to a club for the presentation of an outstanding Program presented at a single meeting by a member which stimulates interest in the purposes and objectives of National Garden Clubs. Program must be adaptable for presentation to other clubs of comparable size. Documentation required. Send to the National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
18. CITATION FOR OUTSTANDING GARDEN CLUB ACHIEVEMENT (Revised 1973, 1988, 1990)
May be presented for outstanding accomplishment of garden club activities in each National Capital Area’s District within the following membership categories
(a) 24 or fewer (b) 25 to 39 (c) 40 to 59 (d) 60 or more
For online access to the Outstanding Garden Club Achievement Award Application Form #18 or
to the Award #18 Member Survey Form, click HERE.
Return the Outstanding Garden Club Achievement Award Application #18 by or before January 23, 2012,
to the District Awards Chairman to be acted upon by the National Capital Area’s Outstanding
Garden Club Awards Committee.
To verify who your National Capital Area’s District Awards Chairman is [click HERE] and scroll down to
[D. PROCEDURE FOR FILING].
to the Award #18 Member Survey Form, click HERE.
Return the Outstanding Garden Club Achievement Award Application #18 by or before January 23, 2012,
to the District Awards Chairman to be acted upon by the National Capital Area’s Outstanding
Garden Club Awards Committee.
To verify who your National Capital Area’s District Awards Chairman is [click HERE] and scroll down to
[D. PROCEDURE FOR FILING].
19. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION (1981)
May be awarded for any especially outstanding garden club work to:
A. District
B. Council
C. National Capital Area’s garden club and/or clubs
D. Individual
Book of Evidence required. Send to National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
20. YEARBOOK CERTIFICATE OF MERIT (1963, Revised 1975, 1988, 1995, 2008)
May be awarded to the outstanding garden club yearbooks in each of the following categories:
(a) under 20 members
(b) 20 to 29 members
(c) 30 to 44 members
(d) 45 to 69 members
(e) 70 to 99 members
(f ) 100 or more members
For information on preparing a Yearbook, click HERE.
SCALE OF POINTS
Format 15%
A. Book Structure 3
Practical, convenient size, durable, neat
B. Arrangement of contents:
1. Cover: name of club, town, state, year (design optional) 2
If permanent binder cover is used, substitute with paper cover and include required information on cover and so note.
2. Title Page: name of club, town, state, year, number of members, 2
affiliated organizations (National Capital Area’s district, National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc. (state), Central Atlantic Region (region), National Garden Clubs,other).
3. Subsequent pages (in any order most useful to members) 8
Club officers,
club membership roster with complete mailing addresses and telephone numbers,
names and addresses of National Garden Clubs President,
National Garden Clubs Regional Director,
National Capital Area’s President,
National Capital Area District Director, Council President (if any),
Calendar of events.
club membership roster with complete mailing addresses and telephone numbers,
names and addresses of National Garden Clubs President,
National Garden Clubs Regional Director,
National Capital Area’s President,
National Capital Area District Director, Council President (if any),
Calendar of events.
C. Options: club’s choice to include bylaws, budget, fund raising, roll call.
National Garden Clubs/Region/National Capital Area’s(state) themes; club theme, if used, should be evident through out the book.
Programs: (judged upon quality and balance of programs) - 50
Study on variety of National Garden Clubs Goals and Objectives such as: Birds, Blue
Star Memorials, Butterflies, Civic Achievement, Conservation, Environment,
Flower Shows, Floral Design, Historic Preservation, Horticulture, Horticulture
Therapy, Landscape Design, Legislation, Litter Control, Roadside Beautification,
U. S. & World Gardens, Wildflowers, World Gardening, Youth, etc.
Programs: (judged upon quality and balance of programs) -
Study on variety of National Garden Clubs Goals and Objectives such as: Birds, Blue
Star Memorials, Butterflies, Civic Achievement, Conservation, Environment,
Flower Shows, Floral Design, Historic Preservation, Horticulture, Horticulture
Therapy, Landscape Design, Legislation, Litter Control, Roadside Beautification,
U. S. & World Gardens, Wildflowers, World Gardening, Youth, etc.
1. At least seven meetings a year 3
2. Date, location/address, time of meeting 3
3. Speaker’s name, qualifications (brief), program title 4
4. Programs, workshops, tours furthering National Garden Clubs Goals & Objectives - 40
Give brief word description (lecture, slides, demonstration, hands-on-workshop)
Projects (judged upon scope of projects)
Projects: (judges upon scope of projects) - 35
Projects involve actual membership participation that benefit the community and
further National Garden Clubs Goals and Objectives (does not include fund-raising
or social activities).
1. List Continuing and New Participating Projects - 15
2. Give brief word description of projects: who benefits, location - 20
further National Garden Clubs Goals and Objectives (does not include fund-
1. List Continuing and New Participating Projects -
2. Give brief word description of projects: who benefits, location -
how community benefits, how members are expected to participate,
chairman, etc. List donations: amount, in-kind donations, to whom,
sale of National Capital Area Garden Clubs/National Garden Clubs products
(Vision of Beauty Calendars, state cookbooks)
chairman, etc. List donations: amount, in-
(Vision of Beauty Calendars, state cookbooks)
TOTAL POINTS: 100
21. Updated PUBLICATION CERTIFICATE OF MERIT (1960, Revised 1975, 1988, 1990. 1996, 2010,
2011)
A. Outstanding Publications: Publications on horticulture, artistic design, or related
subjects may be awarded to individuals, clubs, or member organizations.
1. Under 20 members
2. 20 to 29 members
3. 30 to 44 members
4. 45 to 69 members
5. 70 to 99 members
6. 100 or more members
2. 20 to 29 members
3. 30 to 44 members
4. 45 to 69 members
5. 70 to 99 members
6. 100 or more members
B. May be awarded to the outstanding garden club newsletters that are published at least three times per year
under one editorship in each of the following categories
1. Under 20 members
2. 20 to 29 members
3. 30 to 44 members
4. 45 to 69 members
5. 70 to 99 members
6. 100 or more members
1. Under 20 members
2. 20 to 29 members
3. 30 to 44 members
4. 45 to 69 members
5. 70 to 99 members
6. 100 or more members
For National Capital Area Garden Clubs Newsletter Guidelines, click HERE.
On the National Capital Area’s Application Form under Brief Description include
the following information:
On the National Capital Area’s Application Form under Brief Description include
the following information:
1. Number of issues during the award year (Jan-Dec)
2. Number of years the club has published a newsletter
B-1 Printed Club Newsletters
1. Submit only 3 printed newsletters
2. On application, state number of issues published per award year. (Jan- Dec)
3. On application, list number of years the club has published a newsletter.
B-
4. No printed newsletters are to be submitted.
5. Submit the web addresses of 3 electronic newsletters via email submission published during the award year. Judges will go to the web addresses or email for evaluation and selection of winners.
6. On application, state number of issues published per award year. (Jan- Dec)
7. On application, list number of years the club has published a newsletter.
C. Outstanding Council or District Newsletters
C-1 Printed Council or District Newsletter
Follow guidelines listed above for Printed or Electronic Club Newsletters.
C-2 Electronic Council or District Newsletter
Follow guidelines listed above for Printed or Electronic Club Newsletters.
D. Outstanding Plant Society Newsletters
D-1 Printed Plant Society Newsletter
Follow guidelines listed above for Printed or Electronic Club Newsletters.
D-2 Electronic Plant Society Newsletter
Follow guidelines listed above for Printed or Electronic Club Newsletters.
SCALE OF POINTS:
FORMAT 40%
Heading includes:
Name of publication
Name of club
Member of the National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Central Atlantic Region, National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Date
Volume _____ Number _____
President's name and telephone number
Editor/editors: name/s and telephone number/s
Body:
Placement of copy and pictures
EDITORIAL CONTENT 60%
Variety; organization; horticulture; promotional general timeliness; scope and depth. Send to the
National Capital Area’s District Awards Chairman.
National Capital Area’s District Awards Chairman.
22. PRESIDENTIAL CITATIONS FOR OUTSTANDING GARDEN RELATED ACTIVITIES
May be awarded at the discretion of the President of the National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc.
23. THE CLUB SERVICE CERTIFICATE (1976, Revised 1983, 1990)
A Certificate may be awarded to the club organized five years or less for outstanding accomplishment
of garden club activities as determined by National Capital Area’s Award #18 Citation For Outstanding
Garden Club Achievement. Previous winners ineligible.
of garden club activities as determined by National Capital Area’s Award #18 Citation For Outstanding
Garden Club Achievement. Previous winners ineligible.
24. THE RAE KIMMEL SCHOLARSHIP CITATION (1973)
May be awarded to garden clubs making contributions of $50 or more to the Scholarship Fund.
25. HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD (1973, Revised 1982, 1988, 1989, 1996)
Donor: Landscape Design Council.
An Award of $100 may be given for the completion of a historic preservation and/or restoration landscape design project. A landscape plan with before and after photographs must accompany the Book of Evidence. Send to National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
A. District
B. Member Club or Clubs
A. District
B. Member Club or Clubs
SCALE OF POINTS:
FORMAT 10%
2 Cover (all necessary data)
8 Presentation: Neat, Clear, Concise
CONTENT - PROJECT QUALITY 80%
20 Quality of Design Embodied in Plan : Suitability of Materials to Period
20 Plant Materials
20 Construction materials
10 Involvement by Members with other groups and % of member participation
10 Importance of Project to the National Capital Area
SUPPORTING DATA 10%
3 Landscape Plan
4 Publicity and Photographs
1 Financial Report
2 Statements of Appreciation
4 Publicity and Photographs
1 Financial Report
2 Statements of Appreciation
26. ARBOR HOUSE SERVICE CERTIFICATE (1974, Revised 1983,1988, 1990, 1993)
A Certificate may be awarded to an individual and/or club or clubs that have performed outstanding service to the National Capital Area Garden Clubs through participation in the Garden Center activities.
27. THE EDUCATION SERVICE CERTIFICATE (1976, Revised 1983, 1993)
A Certificate may be awarded for contributing an outstanding garden related educational service to the community.
A. District
B. Council
C. National Capital Area’s garden club and/or clubs
D. Individual
Documentation required. Send to the National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
28. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AWARD FOR DISTRICTS
(1988, Rev. 1995, 1996)
A. An award of $50 may be given to a District for the most outstanding program in Environmental Conservation
B. An award of $50 may be given to a District for the most outstanding program in Litter Control and/or
Recycling.
B. An award of $50 may be given to a District for the most outstanding program in Litter Control and/or
Recycling.
For Scale of Points refer to State Award Rule F. Send to National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
29. HELEN P. REED AWARD FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN (1988, 1996, 1999, 2007, 2009)
Donor: Landscape Design Council.
An award of $100 may be given to a District which conducts the most outstanding project in the field of landscape design, including the use of some native plants. A landscape plan and Book of Evidence with before and after photographs are required. Send to National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
SCALE OF POINTS
SCALE OF POINTS
FORMAT 10%
2 Cover (all necessary data)
8 Presentation: Neat, Clear, Concise
8 Presentation: Neat, Clear, Concise
CONTENT - PROJECT QUALITY 80%
20 Suitability of Landscape Project
30 Development of Project
15 Public Relations with Community
10 Member Participation
30 Development of Project
15 Public Relations with Community
10 Member Participation
5 Distinction of the Project
SUPPORTING DATA 10%
3 Landscape Plan
4 Publicity and Photographs
1 Financial Report (income/expense)
2 Statements of Appreciation
4 Publicity and Photographs
1 Financial Report (income/expense)
2 Statements of Appreciation
30. ELISE (LEE) HARRIS AWARD (1988, Revised 1996)
Donor: Council of Accredited Flower Show Judges.
An Award of $50 may be given to an outstanding Educational Exhibit in a State or District sponsored Standard Flower show. Documentation in the form of photographs and a written description required. Send to National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
An Award of $50 may be given to an outstanding Educational Exhibit in a State or District sponsored Standard Flower show. Documentation in the form of photographs and a written description required. Send to National Capital Area’s Awards Chairman.
31. THE SMALL STANDARD FLOWER SHOW CITATION (2011)
Given to a club for holding a Small Standard Flower Show.
Documentation in form of photographs and written description in 2-4 pages required.
Documentation in form of photographs and written description in 2-
32. STANDARD FLOWER SHOW AWARD & ROSETTE (2011)
A National Capital Area Garden Clubs rosette of blue and green ribbons and certificate to be awarded for an evaluated Standard Flower Show scoring 95 points or more as scored by National Standards. Documentation in the form of a Flower Show Book of Evidence created following National Garden Clubs guidelines is required.
33. FLOWER SHOW CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION (2011)
Given to a garden club that has a Flower Show. An award Application must be submitted to the National Capital Area Awards chairman. Exhibiting Horticulture and Design as part of a regular garden club meeting does not qualify.
34 Electronic Media Award (2011)
To be awarded for the most outstanding Electronic Media promoting NGC objectives and the sponsoring organization including Member Clubs (small, medium & large), District and Councils. Give website address, who maintains site, how often updated and subject matter it covers. Judging will be from current site. Judging Committee shall include NCAGC Website Chairman.
#34A- Website
#34B – Facebook / Blog
Arbor House has been added to list of donations collected by NCAGC. Award certificate will be given for minimum donation of $50.00 collected during calendar year, Jan 1- Dec 31.
To Access National Garden Clubs Awards website [click HERE]
To Access Central Atlantic Region Awards website [click HERE]
National Capital Area Garden Clubs
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