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AWARDS GUIDE

...find an award to fit your project
• California Native Wildflowers: C-6, C-7, HT-2
• Club & Member Related: C-10, G-2, G-4, G-5, G-7, G-8, G-9A, G-11, HT-1A,
HT-3, HT-4, HT-5, PR-1, PR-2-2, PR-2-3, PR-2-4, PR-5, PR-6
• Community Related: B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, C-7, HT-1, HT-2, PR-4, CGCI
• Community Impact Award, J-3
• Conservation: C-1, C-7, C-9, C-10, C-13, CGCI Community Impact Award,
J-2, HS-1, HS-3
• District: B-2, B-3, B-4, C-1, C-7, C-10, C-13, FS-1A-12, FS-1B-2, FS-9-1,
FS-7, FS-14, G-3, G-9B, HT-1B, HT-2, HT-5, PR-2-1, PR-2-4, PR-4, PR-5, PR-6
• Wildlife: C-9, C-10, C-13
• Flower Show & Flower Show Exhibits: C-1, C-9, C-13, FS-1A, FS-1B, FS-9,
FS-5, FS-6, FS-7, FS-14, HT-1, JS
• Horticulture: C-7, C-10, FS-9, G-6, G-10, HT-1, HT-2, HT-3, HT-4, HT-5
• Photography: Flower Arranger of the Year, C-6, C-13A, FS-5, G-6, G-10,
HT-4, J-12, HS-4, HS-5
• Publications: FS-6, G-1, G-2, G-3, PR-2
• Tours: G-7, G-11, HT-5
• Video: PR-6
• Website: PR-5
• Workshops: G-9, HT-1
• Youth: Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl Poster, Penny Pines, J-1, J-2, J-3, J-4,
J-6, J-9, J-12, JS, HS-1, HS-2, HS-3, HS-4, HS-5, HS-6
• Special CGCI Awards:
Lifetime Achievement, Lifetime Service, Man of the Year,
Woman of the Year, Gardener of the Year, Award of Honor,
Award of Merit, Youth Leader of the Year, Flower Arranger of the
Year, Landscape Design Consultant of the Year, Gardening Consultant of the Year

2009-2011 AWARDS
Patricia Clayes, 2nd Vice President, Awards Coordinator
Nancy Lee Loesch, Awards Chairman

GENERAL RULES FOR CGCI AWARDS

PLEASE NOTE: All application and evaluation forms can be downloaded from the CGCI website or obtained from your District Director or the CGCI Awards Chairman.
1. AWARDS YEAR: January 1 to December 31. This applies to all entries except the Club Yearbook Award (G-2), the District Yearbook Award (G-3) and the Club Program Award (G-8), which are based on the club year.
2. ELIGIBILITY: CGCI garden clubs, associate plant societies, affiliates (in good standing) and districts are eligible to apply. Individual club members may apply as stated in the award description.
3. APPLICATION FORMS: Each entry requires a current CGCI Award application form unless otherwise stated under the award description.
4. EVALUATION FORMS: Judges use a separate evaluation form to score each entry. Refer to the scale of points on the award evaluation form as a guide to know what the judges will be looking for when making your book of evidence. Submit a copy of the form where required.
5. WHAT AND WHERE TO SEND: Submit a book of evidence for all entries unless the award description states, “No Book of Evidence Required.” Mail to the chairman listed in the award description.
6. DEADLINES: Failure to meet the deadline may result in maximum point deduction.

NOTE CHANGES:

December 1: ALL NGC AWARDS including club and district yearbooks, club and district newsletters, publications other than yearbook or newsletter, National Garden Week, Video, Website, Wildflower, High School Essay Contest, CGCI Community Impact Award and those eligible for NGC Flower Show Achievement Awards.

January 10:
NGC award #44 Publicity Press Book (PR-1)
ALL CGCI AWARDS not eligible for an NGC award including Recommendations for:CGCI Man & Woman of the Year; Lifetime Achievement; Lifetime Service; Gardener of the Year; Youth Leader of the Year; Flower Arranger of the Year; Award of Merit & Award of Honor, CGCI Blue Ribbon Certificate of Achievement. (Appendix D)
Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl Poster Contest

7. BOOK OF EVIDENCE: A compilation of pages explaining how the project was accomplished. It should be brief, neat and concise. No handwritten text.
• Binder: Use pronged, theme binders with a soft or hard cover. (Beware! Slick binders do not hold glues- use rubber cement). No 3-ring notebooks/binders.
• Paper Size/Page Count: Letter-size (8 1/2" x 11"). Use a maximum of six (6) sheets, twelve (12) pages or as specified in the award description. Exceptions: Publicity Press Book Award (PR-1) has no limit to number of pages; CGCI and NGC Flower Show Awards have a maximum of ten (10) sheets or twenty (20) pages. NOTE: Entries that exceed the maximum number of pages specified, will have 10 points automatically deducted from the total score.
• Label: Affix to front cover with name of award, the award number, section/class if any, name of club, number of club members and district. (NOTE: Make sure the number of club members listed is the same as the number of members for which the club has submitted dues to CGCI.)
• Application Form: Complete the CGCI application form and insert it in the sheet protector as page one of your book of evidence unless otherwise noted. Include a brief summary of your entry on the application form.
• Evaluation Form: Place the form in a #10 envelope affixed inside the back cover of the folder. Judges will use this form to evaluate your entry.
• Use Clear Plastic Page Protectors: Each page protector will display two pages back-to-back. (This can be two sides of one sheet or two separate sheets.)
• Compiling the Book:
◊ Page 1 is the CGCI application form. Make sure it is complete!
◊ Data: The pages after page 1 should include a project report if required, plus other evidence that fits the award description, e.g., photographs, publicity, financial report, letters of appreciation, etc. (Club Newsletters qualify as publicity).
◊ Other: Loose material (handouts, etc.) should be affixed to a page inside a page protector. Number the pages.
◊ Photographs: Digital and film photographs accepted. Photographs must be captioned.
8. RETURN OF ENTRIES: All entries will be displayed at the annual CGCI convention in June. District Directors must claim all entries/awards for their clubs at close of convention. The Awards Committee is not responsible for unclaimed entries.

9. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS: All are distributed at the annual CGCI convention. Award checks should be cashed within thirty (30) days of date of issue.

10. MONETARY AWARDS: Money from sponsors must be on deposit with CGCI by August 31, one year in advance (bill is sent in July). Mail checks, payable to CGCI, to the Awards Secretary.

11. INDIVIDUAL AWARDS: Awards stating “to an individual club member,” will be credited to the member’s club for Sweepstakes consideration. Both individual and club names will be on the certificate. Checks will be made payable to the individual.

12. NON-CONFORMANCE: The Awards Coordinator, Awards Committee and/or judges reserve the right to determine if an entry:
- adheres to these Awards General Rules
- has been entered into the correct category.
Any entry judged not to conform to the General Rules will have points deducted. Entries submitted to the wrong category may be re-entered in a different category at the discretion of the Awards Chairman. NO AWARD: Judges reserve the right to withhold an award if it is determined that no entry is worthy. It is not CGCI’s policy to disqualify any award entry.

13: SCALE OF POINTS: All entries will be judged and placement determined by the following Scale of Points (exception-Yearbooks):
1st Place – 91-100 3rd Place – 80-84
2nd Place – 85-90 4th Place – 75-79

14. CHANGES: CGCI reserves the right to make changes to the awards program at any time. Changes to the awards program after publication of the CGCI Yearbook or Awards Manual will be published in Golden Gardens and on the CGCI website.

15. NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC AWARDS: For information about the NGC awards program see the NGC Awards Manual available online or from the CGCI Awards Chairman. An overview with a listing of NGC awards can be found at the end of this manual in Appendix A.

16. PACIFIC REGION of NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. AWARDS: For information about the Pacific Region awards program, see the Pacific Region Awards Manual available online or from the CGCI Awards Chairman. An overview with a listing of Pacific Region awards can be found at the end of this manual in Appendix B.

CGCI SPECIAL AWARDS
DEADLINE: January 10
RECOMMENDATIONS/NOMINATIONS REQUIRED
Submit to 2nd Vice President, Awards Coordinator, Pat Clayes, or as indicated. NO Application Form or Book of Evidence required, except for Flower Arranger of the Year.

CGCI LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Engraved crystal bowl
Sponsors: Porterville Garden Club and Sequoia Foothills District in memory of Alice Hilton
Submit to: Pat Clayes
To an individual member (exclusive of the state president in office) selected by the CGCI Awards Committee as one whose accumulation of service has contributed significantly to the overall objectives of CGCI. All garden club activities are to be considered, as well as club, district and state chairmanships and/or offices held and longevity. Individual members, clubs and districts may submit names of candidates, with supporting evidence. Photographs are not required. This award will be given only at the discretion of the Awards Committee. Submit detailed recommendation. No application form or Book of Evidence required.

CGCI LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD
Gift from donor
Sponsor: CGCI Honor Book Fund
Submit to: Pat Clayes
For exemplary service and selfless dedication to the mission and objectives of CGCI. Individual members, clubs and districts may submit names of candidates, with supporting evidence. Photographs are not required. Submit detailed recommendation, including qualifications, with a minimum of ten years of service. This award will be given only at the discretion of the Awards Committee. No application form or Book of Evidence required.

CGCI MAN OF THE YEAR
Gift from donor
Sponsor: Robert Gordon
Submit to: Pat Clayes
In recognition of extraordinary services on behalf of the objectives of CGCI. Individual
members, clubs and districts may submit names of candidates, with supporting evidence.
Photographs are not required. Candidate’s membership in CGCI is not mandatory. This award will be given only at the discretion of the Awards Committee. Submit detailed recommendation. No application form or Book of Evidence required.

CGCI WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Gift from donors
Sponsors: Maryanne Lucas and Julie West
Submit to: Pat Clayes
In recognition of extraordinary services on behalf of the objectives of CGCI. Individual members, clubs and districts may submit names of candidates, with supporting evidence. Photographs are not required. Candidate’s membership in CGCI is not mandatory. This award will be given only at the discretion of the Awards Committee. Submit detailed recommendation. No application form or Book of Evidence required.

CGCI GARDENER OF THE YEAR
$50 may be awarded to one individual
Sponsor: Perry Aminian Memorial Fund honoring Perry Aminian
Submit to: Pat Clayes
The Gardener of the Year Award may be awarded to a garden club member whose volunteer efforts have made outstanding contributions in horticulture to his/her club and/or community in one or more of the following areas: public education, beautification, conservation, youth activities, horticulture therapy or all-around excellence in horticulture. Submit detailed recommendation. No application form or Book of Evidence required.

AWARD OF HONOR
Certificate: State recipient is entered into Regional competition
Submit to: Pat Clayes
May be awarded to an individual for meritorious achievement, creative vision, ingenuity
or outstanding service to his/her club and/or district and/or state/region/nation for five or more years. Submit detailed recommendation. No application form or Book of Evidence required.

AWARD OF MERIT
Certificates may be awarded to three (3) individuals
Submit to: Pat Clayes
May be awarded to individuals who give exceptional service to their club and/or district.
Submit detailed recommendation. No application form or Book of Evidence required.

YOUTH LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Certificate and $100 may be awarded to one individual
Sponsor: CGCI Restricted Youth Fund
Submit recommendations to Youth Awards Chairman, Beverly Switzer
To be awarded to the District or Club youth leader who has demonstrated the most ingenuity and dedication in working with Youth Groups. Describe the contributions the candidate has made to enhance the youth programs in the candidate’s District or Club during the awards period. Submit detailed recommendation. No application form or Book of Evidence required.

CGCI FLOWER ARRANGER OF THE YEAR
1st $50 with certificate, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 To an individual club member
Sponsor: Woodland Hills Floral Designers Club
Submit to CGCI Judges Council Chairman, Judi Picinini
Photograph of a design composed by a garden club member. Enclose in a plastic page protector. The CGCI application form should include a description of container, accessories, mechanics, background and plant material. Design to be made and photographed during awards year.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Certificates may be awarded to one individual
Sponsor: Landscape Design Council
Submit recommendations to Landscape Design Council Chairman, Mary Lou Goodwin
The Landscape Design Consultant of the Year may be awarded each year, at the CGCI annual convention, to a Landscape Design Consultant in recognition of non-professional achievement, involvement and/or service in landscape design in either the community or the NGC Landscape Design program.

GARDENING CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR AWARD
$25 and Certificate to one individual
Sponsor: Gardening Consultants Council
Submit recommendations to Gardening Consultants Council Chairman, Myrtle Findley
The Gardening Consultant of the Year may be awarded each year, at the CGCI Annual Convention, to an Accredited or Master Gardening Consultant in recognition of nonprofessional achievement, involvement and/or service as a gardening consultant in either the community or the NGC Gardening Consultant program.

CGCI SPECIAL AWARDS
NO RECOMMENDATIONS OR APPLICATIONS REQUIRED
No recommendation or applications accepted. The following Special Awards are based on official records on file with the CGCI Awards Coordinator (2nd Vice President) or appropriate Committee Chairman.

SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
One rosette in each class
Sponsor: Desert Planters of Ridgecrest, in memory of Marge S. Daiber, CGCI President, 1980-1982 To the clubs and district receiving the highest number of CGCI awards for the awards year. To be determined after all of the entries have been judged and the results tabulated by the Awards Coordinator.

C-2 PENNY PINES PLANTATION AWARD
1st $100 and framed certificate in each section
Sponsor: Wilma Parker (monetary); U.S. Forest Service, USDA (certificate)
No application required.
Penny Pines Chairman will determine winner based upon the plantations recorded during the year.
Section A - To the club purchasing the highest number of Penny Pines Plantations in the calendar year.
Section B - To the club purchasing the highest number of Penny Pines Plantations in
the calendar year based on percentage of club per capita membership.

G-4 BLUE RIBBON CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Certificates to clubs earning 100 points of a possible 200 points
No application required.
Clubs to complete form and submit to District Director by January 1. District Directors submit list of eligible clubs to CGCI Awards Certificate Chairman by January 10. Partial participation in any category will receive a partial point. A copy of the scale of points can be found in Appendix D of this manual.

G-12 MOST NEW NGC LIFE MEMBERSHIPS IN A DISTRICT
1st $50 To districts
Sponsor: Carlotta Wixon, in honor of Gertrude Paul
No application required.
Winner determined by CGCI Life Membership Chairman based upon the memberships
Class I Clubs under 20 members
Class II Clubs 20-29 members
Class III Clubs 30-44 members
Class IV Clubs 45-69 members
Class V Clubs 70-99 members
Class VI Clubs 100-300 members
Class VII Clubs 300+ members
Class VIII District bought and recorded during the year.
To the district having the highest number of NGC Life Memberships obtained during the awards year. Based on per capita membership.

G-13 MOST NEW CGCI LIFE MEMBERSHIPS IN A DISTRICT
1st $25 in each section. To districts
Sponsor: Carlotta Wixon, in honor of Gertrude Paul
No application required.
Winner determined by CGCI Life Membership Chairman based upon the memberships bought and recorded during the year.
• Section A: To districts based on total number
• Section B: To districts based on percentage of district's per capita membership

G-14 EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS AWARD
1st $25 in each section
Sponsors: Dr. and Mrs. Robert Noth
No application required.
The CGCI schools chairmen will notify the Awards Coordinator (2nd Vice President) of Students who complete course work and become consultants during the year. District having the highest number of members newly accredited as Gardening, Environmental or Landscape Design Consultants or Flower Show Judges in awards year
• Section A. Based on total number.
• Section B. Based on percentage of district’s per capita membership.

G-15 MOST NEW YOUTH GARDEN CLUBS IN A DISTRICT
1st $75. To districts
Sponsor: Elma Garcia. In memory of Mrs. C.B. Thomas
No application required.
The CGCI Youth Activities chairmen will notify the Awards Chairman of the district that has the most new youth clubs during the awards year.

CGCI AWARDS
Submit to CGCI Executive Committee Member or Chairman as noted

CGCI COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD
DEADLINE: December 1
1st $150 To clubs
Sponsor: CGCI Honor Book Fund
Submit to 1st Vice President, Julie West
Eligible for NGC Award #1
For a project during the award year which has outstanding community impact. Description should include creative concept, implementation and achievement.

B-1 CIVIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $50 each section. To club
Sponsor: Cheryl Smith in memory of Bob Smith
Submit to Landscape Design Council Chairman, Mary Lou Goodwin
Eligible for Pacific Region Award #10
• Section A: Small clubs - 50 members or less
• Section B: Large clubs - 51 or more members
For civic beautification, roadside improvement, cleanup activities or other worthwhile
community beautification projects. Submit a written report with supporting evidence
(photographs, letters of appreciation, publicity, etc.)

B-2 BLUE STAR MEMORIAL SITE BEAUTIFICATION
DEADLINE: December 1
1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10. To clubs or districts
Sponsor: LTC W.E. Angevine, USA (Ret.)
Submit to 1st Vice President, Julie West
Eligible for Pacific Region Award #16; NGC Award #29
Site beautification for dedication or rededication of a Blue Star Memorial Marker, Highway
Marker or Byway Marker.

B-3 CIVIC LANDSCAPING AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $50, 2nd $25 To clubs or districts
Sponsor: CGCI Landscape Design Council
Submit to Landscape Design Council Chairman, Mary Lou Goodwin
For landscaping an area in the community. Include:
• A brief report telling the story of the project, including background and execution
• Photographs, with captions, of the project before, during and upon completion.
List plant material using common and, if possible, botanical names.

B-4 LANDSCAPE DESIGN ADVOCATE AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10. To clubs or districts
Sponsor: Mary Lou Goodwin
Submit to Landscape Design Council Chairman, Mary Lou Goodwin
Presented to garden clubs and/or districts for a PROGRAM OF AWARDS that recognizes good land use and landscape beautification within the community.

CONSERVATION AWARDS
Submit all conservation entries/books of evidence to
CGCI Environmental Studies School Chairman, Shane Looper

C-1 CONSERVATION PROJECTS
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $25 each section. To clubs or districts
Sponsor: Carol and Wayne Sexton
Submit to Shane Looper
• Section A: Multiple projects - Report of all (MORE THAN ONE) conservation projects undertaken during the year. To be listed separately with supporting evidence for each.
• Section B: Single project - Report of one (1) specific conservation project conducted during the year with supporting evidence.

C-7 OPERATION WILDFLOWER AWARD
DEADLINE: December 1
1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $50. To clubs, districts, or individual members
Sponsor: CGCI Wildflower Fund\
Submit to Shane Looper
Eligible for NGC Awards #71, 73 or 74
For promoting wildflowers in one or more of the following areas:
• Roadsides - For environmental preservation and enhancement of rest areas and 103
roadsides using wildflowers and native plants.
• Civic Projects - Establishing gardens or restoring historic gardens with wildflowers
or native plants.
• Education - Establishing outdoor classrooms, wildflower trails, educational walks. Emphasis on educating children and public about wildflowers and native plants.

C-9 BIRD CONSERVATION
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $20 each section. To clubs
Sponsors: Nancy Lee and Author C. Loesch
Submit to Shane Looper
• Section A: Educational exhibit at flower show, club meeting or public location, which promotes an interest in the preservation of bird life.
• Section B: Instructions for making birdhouses or birdfeeders.
• Section C: Bird program given at a club meeting.

C-10 BACKYARD HABITAT AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10 to clubs, districts or individual members
Sponsor: Roadrunner District
Submit to Shane Looper
For a program of activities in a home backyard of up to 1.5 acres, benefiting and establishing sanctuaries for neighborhood wildlife - birds, butterflies, mammals, reptiles, etc. Entry to include:
• A brief description of the garden, indicating an understanding of the needs and importance of all creatures.
• One or more photographs of wildlife, nests, feeders, birdhouses, etc.
• List of botanically named plants, trees, etc., which offer sanctuary and food.
• List of wildlife visiting or inhabiting the garden.

C-13 BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION: PORTFOLIO
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $50 each section. To clubs or districts
Sponsor: Harriet E. Behrens
Submit to Shane Looper
• Section A: A portfolio of photographs and printed pictures of chrysalides, caterpillars
and butterflies and their favorite food plants. Include butterfly related items from newspapers, magazines, bulletins, etc.
• Section B: A program or educational exhibit. Submit written report, photographs and documenting information

FLOWER SHOW AWARDS
GENERAL RULES
Submit all entries to the CGCI Flower Show Awards Chairman, Gudrun Kimmel, except
where noted.
PLEASE NOTE! To be eligible for an award a Flower Show must
• be PRE-registered with the CGCI Flower Show Awards Chairman
◊ The registration form should include the date, theme and location of the
show and a list of judges and their addresses
◊ From the list of judges, the Flower Show Awards Chairman will select three
judges to evaluate the overall show
◊ The three-judge panel will determine the show’s eligibility for either a CGCI
or NGC Flower Show Achievement Award
• receive a minimum point score by an evaluating panel of judges
◊ 90-94 points - CGCI Flower Show Achievement Award (FS-1A)
◊ 90-100 points – CGCI Flower Show Achievement Award – Small Standard
Show (FS-1B)
◊ 95+ points - NGC Standard Flower Show Achievement Award
The Flower Show Awards Chairman will notify the show chairman the results of the
evaluation and whether the show is eligible for a CGCI or NGC award. Upon receipt of
this notification, the show chairman should prepare the appropriate book of evidence.

DEADLINES: NGC Award – December 1 CGCI Awards – January 10

CALIFORNIA FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: FS-1A, FS-1B and FS-9
◊ Must be planned/staged by one or more NGC clubs
◊ May be held in home(s) or other suitable facility
◊ Must have written/printed Schedule
◊ Must be judged by NGC accredited judges according to NGC standards.

CGCI BOOK OF EVIDENCE:
BINDER: Use theme or pronged binders with a soft or hard cover folder (NO 3-RING
BINDERS.). Attach envelope to inside back cover for Schedule and evaluation forms.
Maximum of ten (10) sheets, twenty (20) sides within. Use clear protective page covers
except for CGCI application form. Page may be reduced in size, if desired, to permit
additional information on same page. Be brief, neat and concise. No handwritten text.
Photographs must be captioned. Place schedule in envelope affixed inside back cover. No decorative artwork.

COVER LABEL: Award number & name, name/s of sponsoring organization, show site (city & state).

APPLICATION FORMS: Flower Show Awards Chairman will send California Flower Show Achievement Award application forms with notice of eligibility. Attach application form to inside cover of the Book of Evidence.

EVALUATION FORMS: Download copies from the CGCI website, or contact the CGCI Awards Chairman or the Flower Show Awards Chairman. Use the points scale as a guide when making your book of evidence.

FS-1A CALIFORNIA FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
STANDARD SHOW (General and Specialized)
DEADLINE: January 10
1st, 2nd & 3rd ribbons in each class of each section
Sponsor: California Garden Clubs, Inc.
Submit to Gudrun Kimmel

FOR FLOWER SHOWS SCORING 90-94 PTS
ONE CLUB ONLY (General Show):
ONE OR MORE CLUBS (Specialty Show):
A. One club only B. Two or more clubs C. Council/District
TWO OR MORE CLUBS (General Show):
Requirements:
• Must have two Divisions:
Horticulture – At least five classes with minimum of twenty exhibits;
any number per class
Design – At least five classes with minimum of four exhibits each; minimum
12-20 in division.
• May have Special Exhibits Division

FS-1B CALIFORNIA FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
SMALL STANDARD SHOW
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $25, 2nd & 3rd ribbons in each class
Sponsors: Rita Desilets and Pat Zarnowski
Submit to Gudrun Kimmel
Eligible for Pacific Region Award #17
ONE OR MORE CLUBS
Requirements:
• Must have two Divisions:
Horticulture – At least five classes with minimum of twenty exhibits; any number per class
Design – At least three classes with minimum four exhibits each; maximum 12-
19 in division
• May have Special Exhibits Division
Class 1 - 20 or less members
Class 2 - 21-49 members
Class 3 - 50-99 members
Class 4 - 100+ members
Class 5 - Judges Council
Class 6 - Plant Society/Specialty Show
Class 7 - Holiday Show
Class 8 - Patriotic Show
Class 9 - Home Show
Class 10 - Show in a Public Building
Class 11 Near Club Show (1st $25,
sponsored by Kathy Bramhall)
Class 12 District (1/5 of clubs must exhibit)
Class 1 - Club (Any size)
Class 2 - District
Class 3 - Plant Society

FS-9 CALIFORNIA FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
ALL HORTICULTURE SHOW
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $25 in each Class
Sponsor: Helen Gates and Gudrun Kimmel
Submit to Gudrun Kimmel
Requirements:
• Must have two Divisions
Horticulture – At least five (5) sections with a minimum of three (3) classes in each section; all fresh horticulture exhibits grown by exhibitor
Special Exhibits/Educational Division – minimum of one Educational Exhibit conforming to NGC standards
• Must be judged by panel of three NGC judges
• District or Club may give ribbons or seals
• Top Awards must:
Receive 95 points or more NOTE: these are not NGC Top Awards - this is
not a Standard Show (may be Chairman’s Award, Club Award, Section Award, etc.)
Have correct and complete botanical name.

NGC FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
DEADLINE: December 1
1st, 2nd, & 3rd ribbons in each section
Sponsor: National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Submit to Gudrun Kimmel

FOR FLOWER SHOWS SCORING 95 POINTS OR MORE
The CGCI Flower Show Awards Chairman will advise if the show is eligible. Upon receipt of the notification, prepare a Book of Evidence using the guidelines below. Judging criteria:
Show Evaluations - 75%, Book of Evidence - 25%.

NGC BOOK OF EVIDENCE:
• BINDER: Use theme or pronged binders with a soft or hard cover (NO 3-RING
BINDERS.) Attach envelope to inside back cover for Schedule and evaluation forms.
Maximum of ten (10) sheets, twenty (20) sides within. Use clear protective page
covers, except for NGC Application Form. Follow carefully the sequential order of
requested information under Content Required below. NO decorative artwork.
• COVER LABEL: Award number & name, name of state, name/s of sponsoring organization, show site (city & state).
• APPLICATION FORM: All applications must be on current NGC forms obtained from
the CGCI Awards Chairman or the CGCI Flower Show Chairman. Permanently attach
one application form to inside cover of the Book of Evidence and a duplicate form
attached with paper clip.
• CONTENT REQUIRED: see Handbook for Flower Shows 2007 edition, pp. 61-63.
Include: 1) Title Page, 2) Table of Contents, 3) Description of Show (300 words or
less), 4) Show Data (on form provided by State Awards Chairman, 5) Schedule (one
copy only – in inside back envelope), 6) Photographs (theme staging, Top Exhibitor
Award winning exhibits, all pictures labeled with descriptions), 7) Publicity, 8)
Class 1 - District Class 2 - Club
Distinction (evidence of creative staging, unity and special features), and 9) Conformance to requirements and sequential order.
• EVALUATION FORMS: Download copies from the CGCI or NGC website, or contact the CGCI Flower Show Awards Chairman. Use the points scale as a guide when making your book of evidence. On the NGC website, you will also find a Flower
Show checklist, evaluation form for Schedules, and Guidelines for Grading Books of Evidence which can be used in preparing the Show and the Book of Evidence.

NGC AWARDS:

NGC #5 Club Standard Flower Show
Purple Rosette. Winning club is not eligible to receive this award in consecutive years.
• A: Membership fewer than 21. Minimum of one (1) Special Exhibit required.
• B: Membership 21-49. Minimum of two (2) Special Exhibits required.
• C: Membership 50-99. Minimum of three (3) Special Exhibits required.
• D: Membership 100 or more. Minimum of four (4) Special Exhibits required.

NGC #30 District Standard Flower Show
Green Rosette. Area named may be either District or Region as defined by the State
Garden Club. Award is based on total number of clubs within the area. There must be a participation of at least 75% of those clubs.
• A: District/region consisting of fifteen (15) or fewer NGC member garden clubs. Minimum of three (3) Special Exhibits required.
• B: District/region consisting of sixteen (16) or more NGC member clubs. Minimum
of four (4) Special Exhibits required.

NGC #57 Standard Flower Show Staged in Public Building
Burgundy/Pink Rosette. Show must be staged in an historic landmark (home, historical
restoration, etc.), museum, church, business, shopping center, mall, housing development, fair (world, state or county), garden center, or other commercial building.
• A: One (1) member club. Minimum of two (2) Special Exhibits required.l
(NOTE: For listing of additional NGC Flower Show Awards, see NGC website or Handbook for Flower Shows 2007 edition.)

CGCI GENERAL FLOWER SHOW AWARDS

FS-2 MOST STANDARD FLOWER SHOWS IN A DISTRICT AWARD
1st $20. To districts
Sponsor: Founders Council of Judges, Inc., in memory of Ann Stevens
No application required.
Automatic entry by Flower Show Awards Chairman who notifies CGCI Flower Show Awards Chairman.
To the district whose clubs stage the greatest number of Standard Flower Shows, preregistered with the Flower Show Awards Chairman. Judged on percentage basis of
shows to number of adult member clubs in district (affiliate, orally judged show or show as part of any regular meeting are excluded). No district shall win this award two consecutive years.

FS-5 “DESIGNER’S CHOICE” AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $50, To an individual
Sponsor: Perry Aminian Memorial Fund Honoring Perry Aminian
Submit to Gudrun Kimmel
Open to any individual whose design entry in a Standard Flower Show, during the awards year, won an NGC Designer’s Choice Award. Submit a mounted photograph of the design in a plastic page protector. On the application form, state: Organization sponsoring flower show; date of show; title of show; title of class entered. Identify all components.

FS-6 FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE AWARD
1st $10 in each section
Sponsor: Betty Taylor, in memory of Pansy Dolezal, CGCI President 1970-72
Eligible for Pacific Region Award #4
Submit three (3) copies to the Flower Show Awards Schedules Chairman, Kathy Bramhall or Lorna Bonham, three weeks before flower show. NO APPLICATION REQUIRED. Sending a tentative schedule for review before the show is optional, or an accredited flower show judge may review schedule locally.

FS-7 FLOWER SHOW STAGING AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $50. To clubs, districts or judges councils
Sponsor: Founders Council of Judges, Inc. in memory of Edie Pate
Submit to Gudrun Kimmel
For the most original and creative staging of a Standard Flower Show.
Book of Evidence, Application and Evaluation Forms: Follow Flower Show General Rules. Submit a brief written description of staging, including theme interpretation, schedule, floor plan and photographs of staging (at least four (4) of show divisions and four (4) close-ups of staging).

FS-8 FLOWER SHOW AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
1st $100. To clubs
Sponsor: Founders Council of Judges, Inc., in memory of former Council members
No application required
Automatic entry by Flower Show Schools Chairman who notifies the CGCI Flower Show Awards Chairman.
To the Standard Flower Show scoring the highest percentage on the score sheets of the three evaluating judges. Judges comments will be considered for final placement.

FS-10 FLOWER SHOW SCHOOL SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT
Gold Card. To an individual Sponsor: Judges Council of Southern California in memory of Maria Wilkes
No application required.
Automatic entry by Flower Show Schools Chairman who notifies CGCI Flower Show Awards Chairman.
To the Flower Show School student achieving the highest scholastic average throughout four courses and final reading examination. All courses and the reading examination must have been taken in California. In the case of a tie, duplicate awards will be given.

FS-14 FLOWER SHOW TABLE SETTING AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $25, 2nd $15. To club, district, council or affiliate
Sponsor: Golden Foothills District
Submit to Gudrun Kimmel.
Flower Show General Rules apply. May be Flower Show or Program
Section 1 - Club 25 or less
Section 2 - Club 26–50
Section 3 - Club 51-99
Section 4 - Club 100+
Section 5 - Near clubs
Section 6 - District
Section 7 - Judges Council
Section 8 - Plant Society/Specialty
Requirements:
• Must display Table Settings only (miniature and small designs may be included)
• Minimum twenty (20) designs
• Judging must be by NGC accredited judges
• Written Schedule
No special exhibits required.
No Judges evaluations required.
Ten (10) sheets, twenty (20) pages are allowed in book of evidence.

YEARBOOK AWARDS
Submit two copies to CGCI Awards Chairman, Nancy Lee Loesch
Yearbooks are judged according to the NGC scale of points and ribbons are awarded as follows:
1st Place - 92-100 points 3rd Place - 78-83 points
2nd Place - 84-91 points 4th Place -70-77 points
In addition, the book with the highest point score will receive a certificate, rosette and
monetary prize as specified in each group below and forwarded to Pacific Region and
NGC for consideration. See also Appendix C.

G-1 COUNCIL YEARBOOK AWARD
DEADLINE: December 1
Sponsor: Al & Pat Clayes
Submit to Nancy Lee Loesch
Eligible for Pacific Region Award #3(j); NGC Award #16E
1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place ribbons awarded
• Yearbook receiving highest point score receives certificate, rosette and $75.
• Yearbook receiving second highest point score receives certificate, rosette and $25.
Councils eligible to participate: Environmental Consultants Council, Flower Show Judges Councils, Gardening Consultants Council and Landscape Design Council. The yearbook may be handmade, semi-commercial or commercial. Clip a G-1 evaluation form with council name to inside cover of the yearbook.

G-2 CLUB YEARBOOK AWARD
DEADLINE: December 1
Sponsor: CGCI Yearbook Sales
Submit to Nancy Lee Loesch
Eligible for Pacific Region Award #3(a-g); NGC Award #16A
1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place certificates awarded in each class
Class I. 19 members or less Class V. 70--99 members
Class II. 20--29 members Class VI. 100--299 members
Class III. 30--44 members Class VII. 300+ members
Class IV. 45--69 members
• Yearbook receiving highest point score in each Class receives certificate, rosette and $50.
Dues-paid membership number as listed in yearbook submitted determines class. The yearbook may be handmade, semi-commercial or commercial. Clip a G-2 evaluation form with club name, number of members and district information to inside cover of the yearbook for the judges’ use. Submit Yearbook and evaluation form only.

G-3 DISTRICT YEARBOOK AWARD
DEADLINE: December 1
Sponsor: Nancy Lee and Art Loesch
Submit to Nancy Lee Loesch
Eligible for Pacific Region Award #3(h); NGC Award #16B
1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place ribbons awarded
• Yearbook receiving highest point score receives certificate, rosette and $25.
• Yearbook receiving second highest point score receives certificate, rosette and $15.
The yearbook may be handmade, semi-commercial or commercial. Clip a G-3 evaluation form with district information to inside cover of the yearbook for the judges’ use. Submit Yearbook and evaluation form only.

G-5 MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $30, 2nd $20. To clubs
Sponsor: Arboretum District
Submit to 3rd Vice President, Rita Desilets
Eligible for Pacific Region Award #13
For the most creative or effective ideas in increasing club membership. Submit a written report documenting events that focus on attracting new members. Include photographs and note any resulting increase in membership.

G-7 TOURING AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $50, 2nd $25, 3rd $15. To clubs
Sponsor: Joelle and Dwight Holford
Submit to 3rd Vice President, Rita Desilets
For organizing two (2) or more tours during the year which encourage members to become acquainted with garden-related sites within the club’s area: nurseries, seed companies, specialty gardens, etc. To be judged on educational value, diversity of tours, organization and publicity, benefit to members and promotion of public awareness of garden clubs.

G-8 CLUB PROGRAM AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10. To clubs
Sponsor: Suzanne Breshears
Submit to 3rd Vice President, Rita Desilets
For stimulating, informative and diversified programs during the club year (for most clubs
September-August). Award based on a written report of each program. Yearbook detailing programs must be included. No supporting evidence required. Submit report and yearbook in a theme binder with application and evaluation forms.

G-9 SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $25 in each section. To a club or district
Sponsor: Luther Burbank District
Submit to 3rd Vice President, Rita Desilets
For a workshop or seminar given for garden club members. Written report describing the event, with photographs, and any other pertinent material.
Section A: Club workshop or seminar
Section B: District workshop or seminar

G-11 ACHIEVEMENT FOR A SINGLE EVENT
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $30, 2nd $25, 3rd $20. To clubs
Sponsor: Jo Ann Gould
Submit to 1st Vice President, Julie West
Eligible for Pacific Region Award #11
For a single event benefiting a club, a CGCI or a NGC sponsored project. The event itself need not be garden-related. Documentation of donation to the club’s, CGCI’s or NGC’s project is required.

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
Submit to Photography Chairman, B.J. Doerfling

C-6: PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS: CALIFORNIA WILDFLOWERS
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $50, 2nd $25 each section. To clubs or individual members
Sponsor: Elisabeth Tufo, in memory of Elizabeth F. "Betty" Jandt
Submit to B.J. Doerfling
• Section A: Regular portfolio: For ten (10) close-up photographs of California
native wildflowers. Photographs must be taken during the awards year; each
photograph on a separate page with botanical and common names of the flowers
plus name & publisher of reference book used in identification. First page of
the file is to be the CGCI Award application form, which should include type of
camera used and a table of contents. Each photograph to be placed in plastic
page protector; secure all in an 8 1/2" x 11" pronged theme binder. Photographs
will be judged on composition and clarity.
• Section B: Online portfolio: For ten (10) close-up photographs of California native wildflowers. To be submitted in a PDF file online. Photographs must be taken during the awards year; each photograph on a separate page with botanical and common names of the flowers plus name & publisher of reference book used in identification. First page of the file is to be the CGCI Award application form which should include type of camera used and a table of contents. Photographs will be judged on composition and clarity.

G6 PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS – PHOTO COLLECTION
DEADLINE: January 10
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th ribbons in each section. To Clubs or Individuals
Sponsor: Mary Lou Goodwin in memory of Christine Kemp
Submit to B.J. Doerfling
Photographs must be taken during the awards year by club member(s) (amateur photographer (s) submitted without individual credit; mounted separately and placed in plastic protector; secure in an 8 1/2" x 11" pronged theme binder. Photographs will be judged on composition and clarity.
• G6-i: Individuals – Photographs taken by a single, named garden club member
◊ Section A: Five (5) color photographs of garden areas in members’ gardens
◊ Section B: Five (5) close-up photographs of flower arrangements made
by members, staged singly without award ribbons
◊ Section C: Five (5) close-up photographs of five different flowers
◊ Section D: Five (5) close-up photographs of five different fruits and/or vegetables
• G6-c: Clubs – Photographs taken by one or more garden club members
◊ Section A: Five (5) color photographs of garden areas in members’ gardens
◊ Section B: Five (5) close-up photographs of flower arrangements made by members, staged singly without award ribbons
◊ Section C: Five (5) close-up photographs of five different flowers
◊ Section D: Five (5) close-up photographs of five (5) different fruits and/or vegetables

G-10 PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS – SINGLE PHOTOGRAPH
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $50 To individual club members in each section
Submit to B.J. Doerfling
All photographs must be taken by the applicant in the current awards year; one photograph per application, no limit to the number of applications. Entries judged on composition, color and quality of print. If written description is required, use application form. Entry with highest point score receives monetary award. Photographs become property of CGCI and are given to sponsor of award.
• Section 1: Sponsor: George and Deedee Speer: One 5”x7” or 8”x10” photograph of a member’s own garden (plantings to be focal point of photograph)
• Section 2: Sponsor: Ronni Dale: One 5”x7” or 8”x10” photograph of a cactus/ cacti, grown and maintained by applicant, in a container or planted in the ground. Include brief description, how and where grown and botanical name
• Section 3: Sponsor: Rosalie Hooper: One 5”x7” or 8”x10” photograph of a
named rose, single bloom or spray, grown by applicant. Include brief description, how and where grown and botanical name
• Section 4: Sponsor: Shirley Kirby: One 5”x7” or 8”x10” photograph of a flowering
tree or shrub, in bloom, grown by applicant. Give botanical name.
• Section 5: Sponsor: In memory of Thyra Louise (Craver) Waldburger: A 5”x7” or 8”x10” photograph taken at a California arboretum or botanic garden. Plantings to be the focal point of photograph. Include a brief description.

HORTICULTURE AWARDS
HT-1 HORTICULTURE AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $25 in each section
Sponsor: Gardening Consultants Council
Submit to 1st Vice President, Julie West
• Section A: Clubs
• Section B: Districts
For the study of horticulture and/or the dissemination of horticultural knowledge to the public in two or more of the following: programs; workshops; horticulture exhibits at clubs meetings, flower shows, fairs, etc.; all-horticulture flower shows; study classes.

HT-2 MEMORIAL PLANTING AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $50, 2nd $35, 3rd $15. To clubs, districts or individual members
Sponsors: Pat and Al Clayes
Submit to 1st Vice President, Julie West
Eligible for Pacific Region Award #16
For a garden or planting dedicated to the memory of a person(s), an event or an historical site of community significance. Date of community dedication required. Submit a report describing the planting project with photographs, landscaping plan and plant list.

HT-3 BEST “GREEN” RECIPE AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1ST $50 To individual
Sponsor: Myrtle Findley
Submit to Gardening Consultants Council Chairman, Myrtle Findley
For best recipe using fresh ingredients (vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs, soft cheese
farmer’s style), etc.) either from applicant’s garden or farmers’ market. Submit a recipe
for side dish, salad or main dish for any meal. No highly-processed item to be included,
i.e., fats, sugars, flours, canned or imitations. Recommend applicant contact Chairman
regarding ingredients before submitting entry. Submit in envelope with evaluation and
application form. No book of evidence required

HT-4 PHOTOGRAPHY: HOME GARDEN AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1ST $25, 2ND, 3RD certificates
Sponsor: Myrtle Findley
Submit to Gardening Consultants Council Chairman, Myrtle Findley
For a home vegetable or fruit garden. Submit photographs to show garden and plot plan; also include at least two (2) photograph of produce during current year. Photographs should be placed in plastic page protector and secured in an 8 1/2” x 11" pronged theme binder, include application and evaluation form.

HT-5 HOME GARDEN TOUR AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $25, 2nd 15, 3rd $10. To clubs or districts
Sponsors: Julie and David West
Submit to 1st Vice President, Julie West
For sponsoring a home garden tour open to the public. The printed program should include a map and describe at least four (4) gardens. Three (3) educational exhibits must be provided. The tour may include donations for tickets and plant sales.

PUBLIC RELATIONS & COMMUNICATION AWARDS
PR-1 PUBLICITY PRESS BOOK AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
Submit to 2nd Vice President, Pat Clayes
Eligible for NGC Award #44
(The winner in each category will be automatically forwarded to Pacific Region. Regional winner is forwarded to NGC.)
1st $35, 2nd $25, 3rd $15, HM certificates awarded in each section
Sponsor: Modesto Garden Club
• Class 1a - small clubs, 29 members or less
• Class 1b – medium clubs, 30-99 members
• Class 1c - large clubs,100+ members
For coverage of activities during the awards year. Submit articles (photocopies accepted) from newspapers, magazines, newsletters or any printed publication. Include name and date of publication over each article. Classify chronologically. Title page must include section, name of garden club, city, state, region, name and address of person submitting press book. Table of contents is required and pages must be numbered.

PR-2, SECTIONS 1 & 2 – NEWSLETTERS
DEADLINE: December 1
Submit to Golden Gardens Editor, Lynne Hansen
Eligible for Pacific Region Award #2; NGC Award #13A
Section 1: 1st $50. To a district Sponsor: Rita Desilets
For informative and stimulating newsletters published during the awards year. Emphasis on communication of national, regional, state, district and club programs and activities.
Submit two (2) copies each of three consecutive issues in a large envelope with an application form, a #10 envelope and evaluation form.
Section 2: 1st $35 and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, HM certificates awarded in each section. To clubs
Sponsors: Janet & Joan Blankenship, in memory of Allie Boynton
For informative, stimulating newsletters published four (4) times a year or more, distributed to club members. Submit two (2) copies each of three (3) consecutive issues in a large envelope with an application form, a #10 envelope and evaluation form.
• Class A: 1 SHEET (1 or 2 sides)
• Class B: 2 SHEETS (3 or 4 sides)
• Class C: 3 or more SHEETS (5+ sides)

PR-2, SECTION 3 - ARTICLE BY AN INDIVIDUAL
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $15. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, HM certificates in each class
Sponsor: Robert Schuler
Submit to Golden Gardens Editor, Lynne Hansen
Eligible for Pacific Region Award #1
Articles must have been published during the awards year. Submit in a plastic sheet
protector along with application form and, in a #10 envelope, an evaluation form.
• Class A - An article that promotes the objectives of NGC, Pacific Region or CGCI.
• Class B - An article on a single plant, group of plants, shrubs or trees to include plant care, feeding, etc.
• Class C - An article on design providing information that will create interest among judges, students and other individuals.

PR-2, SECTION 4 - PUBLICATION other than a YEARBOOK or NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE: December 1
Section A. 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10, certificates. To clubs
Section B. 1st $30 To district
Sponsors: Robin and Greg Pokorski
Submit two (2) copies to 2nd Vice President, Pat Clayes
Eligible for Pacific Region Award #5(A & B); NGC Award #13B
For an article or publication, other than a yearbook or newsletter, published during the awards year. Notices and flyers for one-time events are not eligible. Examples: manuals/ handbooks (procedural, awards), educational material (horticulture, landscape, environmental), history, membership (brochure, leaflet), calendars, cookbooks, etc. Submit in an envelope with application and, in a #10 envelope, an evaluation form.

PR-4 NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK AWARD
DEADLINE: December 1
1st $25, 2nd $10. To clubs or districts
Sponsor: Beverly Brune
Submit to 1st Vice President, Julie West
Eligible for NGC Award #53
For best promotion of National Garden Week (first full week of June) in the community.
Describe activities, displays and community involvement. Include photographs, publicity and any other documentation.

PR-5 WEBSITE AWARD
DEADLINE: December 1
1st $50. To a club or a district
Sponsor: Southern California Garden Club
Submit to Golden Gardens Editor, Lynne Hansen
Eligible for NGC Award #63
Send five (5) sample pages of the website secured in a folder along with a completed application form and, in a #10 envelope, an evaluation Form.

PR-6 VIDEO AWARD
DEADLINE: December 1
1st $100. To a club or a district
Sponsor: Martha Ann Walter
Submit to 2nd Vice President, Pat Clayes
Eligible for NGC Award #68
A video made by or for a garden club. Maximum running time twenty (20) minutes. Videos will become the property of CGCI and may be used for educational purposes. Examples:
• Project video: A video that shows and explains why a project was chosen, how it benefits the club/community and how it was completed.
• Promotional: A video that promotes garden clubs, flower shows or other CGCI objectives.
• Garden(s): A video showing selected member gardens including interviews with club members who explain what plants and design scheme were used.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN AWARDS
Submit to Landscape Design Council Chairman, Mary Lou Goodwin

LANDSCAPE DESIGN COMMENDATION
Awarded to individuals or groups by the CGCI Landscape Design Council for good land use. Application form available from Landscape Design Council. May be presented at any CGCI meeting. (Allow at least one (1) month for consideration.) Council members or garden club members may propose candidates.

AWARD OF MERIT IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Awarded to landscape architects by the CGCI Landscape Design Council in recognition of excellence in land use on a commercial, public or residential project. Application form available from Landscape Design Council. May be given at any CGCI meeting. (Allow at least one month for consideration.) A council member must recommend nominee, but others may propose candidates to council members.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Certificates may be awarded to one individual
Sponsor: Landscape Design Council
Submit recommendations to Landscape Design Council Chairman
The Landscape Design Consultant of the Year may be awarded each year at the CGCI annual convention to a Landscape Design Consultant in recognition of non-professional achievement, involvement and/or service in landscape design in either the community or the NGC Landscape Design program.

GARDENING CONSULTANT AWARDS
Submit to Gardening Consultants Council Chairman, Myrtle Findley

GARDENING CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR AWARD
$25 and Certificate to one individual
Sponsor: Gardening Consultants Council
Submit recommendations to Gardening Consultants Council Chairman
The Gardening Consultant of the Year may be awarded each year at the CGCI Annual Convention to an active Accredited or Master Gardening Consultant in recognition of nonprofessional achievement, involvement and/or service as a gardening consultant in either the community or the NGC Gardening Consultant program.

OUTSTANDING PRIVATE GARDEN
Certificate awarded to individuals by CGCI Gardening Consultants Council for an “outstanding” private garden. Application form available from Gardening Consultants Council Chairman or download from the CGCI website. May be given at any CGCI meeting. (Allow at least one month for consideration.) Council members or garden club members may propose candidates. Recipient will be notified of date/time of presentation, which may be presented during a tour; or if presented at a meal, the meal will be provided.

CGCI YOUTH AWARDS
Submit all to Youth Awards Chairman, Beverly Switzer, unless otherwise stated.

GENERAL RULES
AWARDS YEAR: January 1 to December 31
ELIGIBILITY
• Junior Gardeners: Pre-school through 6th grade
• Intermediate Gardeners: 7th through 9th grade
• High School Gardeners: 10th-12th grade. 9th grade in 4-yr school
• Youth Club Member: Member of a youth garden club
• Individual: Not a member of a youth garden club. Must be sponsored by an adult club member or adult club.

APPLICATION FORM: Each entry requires a current form, unless otherwise stated under award description. Obtain from the CGCI website or the CGCI Awards Chairman.

BOOK OF EVIDENCE:
Binder: Use theme or pronged binders with a soft or hard cover (NO 3-RING BINDERS).
Attach envelope to inside back cover for Schedule and evaluation Forms. Maximum of six (6) sheets, twelve (12 sides), or as specified in award description.
Use clear protective page covers. Page may be reduced in size, if desired, to permit additional information on same page. Be brief, neat and concise. No handwritten text.
Photographs must be captioned. Sponsoring club newsletter may be used as supporting evidence.
Label: Affix to front cover with name and number of award, names of youth club and sponsoring club and name of district.
Application: Place the CGCI application form into a plastic sheet protector and use as page 1. Make sure the form is complete!
Written Report: If required, should tell how the award requirements were fulfilled.
Evaluation Forms: Used by judges to score entry. Use scale of points as a guide for
content when making book of evidence. Obtain from the CGCI website or the CGCI
Awards Chairman. Evaluation form should be in a #10 envelope attached to the inside
back cover.

NGC YOUTH AWARDS: See the Youth Awards Section in the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Awards Manual available online or from the CGCI Awards Chairman.

JUNIOR AND INTERMEDIATE AWARDS

SMOKEY BEAR/WOODSY OWL POSTER CONTEST
DEADLINE: January 10
Submit to Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl Chairman, Linda Riddle
1st $25 and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th certificates each section
Sponsor: CGCI Honor Book Fund
Section 1. 1st grade
Section 2. 2nd grade
Section 3. 3rd grade
Section 4. 4th grade
Section 5. 5th grade

For poster based on Smokey Bear (fire prevention) or Woodsy Owl (environmental)
themes. Required poster size is 11" x 17." May use crayons, markers, poster paints,
watercolors, etc. No computer generated graphics. Artist’s name, home address (city,
state, zip), telephone number, grade, school and sponsoring garden club (if any) must be printed on the back, lower right corner of poster. No name on front of poster.

YOUTH PENNY PINES AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $25. To youth club
Sponsor: CGCI Youth Activities Team
Submit to Beverly Switzer
Award for most penny pines plantations purchased In plastic page protector, one page description of how funds were collected, how many plantations and one photograph (placed on backside of description).

J-1 GARDENING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20, HM. To youth clubs
Sponsor: Marilyn Oberti in memory of Dorothy Copeland
Submit to Beverly Switzer
For a written report from the club counselor, signed by the president of the sponsoring adult club, giving number of meetings, number of children attending and list of club activities and projects in the awards year. Submit photographs and any other supporting evidence.

J-2 CONSERVATION AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $45, 2nd $30, 3rd $15, HM $10. To clubs, youth club members or individuals
Sponsor: Oakdale Garden Club
Submit to Beverly Switzer
For work in any phase of conservation by a youth, such as the study of trees, soil or birds. Submit photographs and any other supporting evidence.

J-3 CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20. To youth clubs
Sponsor: Anonymous
Submit to Beverly Switzer
For civic beautification, roadside improvement, cleanup activities or other worthwhile
community beautification project.
Book of Evidence must include:
• Name of junior or intermediate gardeners’ club
• Name of sponsoring club and district.
• Club data, i.e., number of members, ages, etc.
• Description of project. State whether a continuing project or finished within the awards year.
• Identify plant materials used by botanical or common names.
• Before and after photographs, newspaper clippings and any other supporting evidence, if possible.

J-4 ESSAY CONTEST “How Do Trees Help the Environment”
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10, 4th $5. To youth club members or individuals in 3rd, 4th or 5th grade
Sponsor: Walnut Creek Garden Club
Submit to Joyce Reid
Original essay using one (1) side of an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper, 200-300 words. Submit in a pronged binder with application form. Include name, age and address of applicant; name of counselor, sponsor or sponsoring club and district.

J-6 POSTER CONTEST “Healthy Gardens for Healthy Kids”
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10, HM. To youth club members or individuals
Sponsor: Maryanne Lucas
Submit to Beverly Switzer
A poster, artist's choice of materials, 11" x 17" or smaller, any subject to do with gardening.
Artist’s name, home address, telephone number, grade, school, names of sponsor or sponsoring club and district must be printed on back, lower right corner of poster. All entries become and remain the property of CGCI. The entrant also agrees that CGCI may publish or cause to be published the reproductions of the winning entry and the winner’s name in/on any media. Entries will not be returned.

J-9 HORTICULTURE AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $25 each section. To youth clubs
Sponsor: Maryanne Lucas
Submit to Beverly Switzer
Section A: Grades 1-3 Section B: Grades 4-6
For work in any phase of horticulture. Submit a written report with photographs as supporting evidence. Secure in a pronged binder with application and evaluation forms.

J-12 FLOWER ARRANGER AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $25, 2nd $15. To youth club members or individuals
Sponsor: Carmen Black In memory of Dorothy Copeland
Submit to Beverly Switzer
To a flower arranger for a floral design made and photographed during the awards year
Entry to be enclosed in a plastic page protector. On application form, describe container, accessories, mechanics, background and plant material used.

JS YOUTH FLOWER SHOW/SPECIALITY YOUTH FLOWER SHOW AWARD

DEADLINE: January 10
1st, $25 each section. To youth clubs
Sponsor: Shane Looper
Submit to Beverly Switzer
Section A: Grades 1-5 Section B: Any other Youth Club
Book of Evidence to include photographs of the setup, the entire show (without people) and one (1) picture of the children involved. A brief description is required. Youth General Rules apply.

HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS
HS-1 CONSERVATION AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $50. To youth clubs or youth club members
Sponsor: Chicago Park Garden Club
Submit to Beverly Switzer
For work in any phase of conservation. Submit a written report with photographs as supporting evidence. Youth General Rules apply.

HS-2 HORTICULTURE AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $50. To youth clubs or youth club members
Sponsor: Anonymous
Submit to Beverly Switzer
For work in any phase of horticulture. Submit a written report with photographs as supporting evidence. Youth General Rules apply.

HS-3 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $50. To youth clubs or youth club members
Sponsor: Chris and Joyce Dean
Submit to Beverly Switzer
For a comprehensive program in a field of environmental concern. Submit a written report with photographs. Youth General Rules apply.

HS-4 PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10. To youth club members or individuals
Sponsor: Jane McKee In memory of Dorothy Copeland
Submit to Beverly Switzer
For three (3) photographs composed of any of the following: floral arrangements, horticulture specimens, gardens. Photographs must be taken during the awards year by the applicant. Submit, with identifying captions, in a pronged binder with application and evaluation forms.

HS-5 FLOWER ARRANGER AWARD
DEADLINE: January 10
1st $20. To youth club members or individuals
Sponsor: Shane Looper
Submit to Beverly Switzer
To a flower arranger for a floral design made and photographed during the awards year.
Mount photograph in a page protector. On application form, describe container, accessories, mechanics, background and plant material used. Affix evaluation form to the inside back cover.

HS-6 ESSAY CONTEST "Respect The World Around Us"
DEADLINE: December 1st
1st $50. To youth club members or individuals in 9th -12th grades
Sponsor: Conejo Valley Garden Club
Submit to Joyce Reid
Winning California entry sent to Pacific Region and winner of regional competition sent to NGC for consideration.
Requirements:
• Length of essay: 500-600 words. The entry will be penalized if the essay does not conform to the required length. All words are to be counted.
• All entries must be typed and titled.
• Written to be suitable for publication in The National Gardener. All entries become the property of National Garden Clubs, Inc.
• Manuscript must include: Wallet-size photograph, name, address, phone number, name of school, grade, list of activities and sponsoring club. Place manuscript in plastic folder.

Appendix A

NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

AWARDS PROGRAM
California Garden Clubs, Inc. participates in the Awards Program of National Garden
Clubs, Inc. (NGC) This nationwide competition allows entrants from California to compete on a national level against other garden clubs and garden club members throughout the United States and beyond. All CGCI clubs/members in good standing are eligible to apply for NGC awards unless otherwise stated in the NGC award description. If there is no comparable CGCI award, individuals, clubs or districts may submit entries to Pacific Region and/or NGC through the CGCI Awards Chairman. Complete information about the NGC Awards Program is available from the CGCI Awards Chairman and from the CGCI and NGC websites. Some of the offerings are as follows:

CIVIC ACHIEVEMENT
#1 Civic Achievement
#2 Garden Center
#7 Special Achievement

CONSERVATION/ENVIRONMENT
#6 Conservation
#41 Conservation Education
#39 Litter/Recycling/Reclamation
#20 Roadside Beautification

HISTORIC PRESERVATION
#50 Historic Preservation
#51 Decoration of Historic Building

HORTICULTURE THERAPY/GARDEN THERAPY
#19 Horticulture Therapy
#48 Horticulture Therapy Garden

LANDSCAPE/LANDSCAPE DESIGN
#29 Blue Star Memorial Landscaping
#49 Community Landscape Design
#62 Landscape Design
#26 Landscape Design Education
#28 Landscape Design/Church Gardens
#40 Landscape Design Consultants

OPERATION WILDFLOWER
#71 Roadside Award
#73 Civic Projects with Native Plants
#74 Outdoor Classrooms, Nature Trails

PROMOTION
#53 National Garden Week

PUBLICATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
#3 Literary Horticultural Interest
#13A Newsletter
#13B Publications (any other)
#16A Club
#16B District
#16E Judges Councils/Consultants
#27 Radio and/or TV
#44 Publicity Press Book
#63 Website
#68 Video/CD

YOUTH/ADULT WORK WITH YOUTH
#8 Youth Horticulture Education
#54 Environmental Education
#60 Junior Leadership Award

YOUTH AWARDS
#10 Junior/Intermediate Garden Club
#14 Horticulture Achievement Junior/ Intermediate Garden Club
#32 Conservation Award Junior/ Intermediate Garden Club
#33 High School Gardeners Accomplishment
#55 Youth Environmental Concern Award
#65 Junior Garden Club Horticulture Award
#76 High School Distinguished Service Project

FLOWER SHOW-RELATED AWARDS
See Page 100 of this Manual or 2009-11
Awards Listing and Rules available
www.GardenClub.org.

Appendix B

NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC.
PACIFIC REGION AWARDS

CGCI 1st place winners are automatically submitted for judging by Pacific Region. Judging
Chairman must have books of evidence to the CGCI Awards Chairman by February 5.
Below is a brief listing of some Pacific Region awards:
#1. For a Published Article, Pamphlet or Book by an Individual on Communications, Horticulture or Design.
#2. Newsletter or official publication by a club or District.
#3. Yearbook— Club, District, Council or Guild.
#4. Standard Flower Show Schedule (3 copies).
#5. Any Other Publication published during the awards year - Club or District.
#10. Civic Beautification. Roadside improvement, cleanup activities, or other worthwhile community beautification projects. Blue Star Marker gardens should be entered under #16 - Memorial Gardens.
#11. Fundraising Project or Event. An event held to raise funds for civic development, Blue Star Marker or other worthwhile project. Can be a one-day event or a continuing fundraising project. Flower shows alone are not eligible, but events held in conjunction with a show are eligible.
#12. Garden Therapy Program (club or district) Consisting of one or more activities or service projects designed to help the handicapped in the community. The program may be active or sedentary.
#13. Club Membership Campaign Report.
#16. Memorial Garden or Memorial Planting. Including Blue Star Marker plantings* or dedications. (*Eligible for NGC Award #29 if the book of evidence stresses plantings completed during the awards year.)
#17. Small Standard Flower Show by a club.
#19. Youth Involvement: Sponsoring Club – Involvement of sponsoring club in activities with youth.
#20. Youth Garden Club—Junior, Intermediate or High School.

Appendix C

SCALE OF POINTS USED TO
JUDGE CLUB YEARBOOKS
Format .....................................................................................................15
Book Structure
Practical, convenient size, durable, neat. (3)
Arrangement of contents
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.
Title Page: name of club, town, state, year, number of members, affiliated organizations (district, state, region, NGC, other). (2)
Subsequent pages (in any order most useful to members). (6)
Club officers; club membership roster with complete mailing addresses and telephone numbers; names and addresses of NGC President, NGC Regional Director, State President, State District Director, Council President (if any). Calendar of events.
Options: club’s choice to include bylaws; budget; fundraising; roll call;
NGC/Region/State themes; club theme, if used, should be evident through out the book. (2)

Programs (judged upon quality and balance of programs) ......................50
Study on variety of NGC 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, US & World Gardens, Wildflowers, World Gardening, Youth, etc.
At least seven meetings a year. (3)
Date, location/address, time of meeting. (3)
Speaker’s name, qualifications (brief), program title. (4)
Programs, workshops, tours furthering NGC Goals & Objectives, give brief word description (lecture, slides, demonstration, hands-on workshop). (40)

Projects (judged upon scope of projects) .................................................35
Projects involve actual membership participation that benefit the community and further
NGC Goals and Objectives (does not include fundraising or social activities).
List Continuing and New Participating Projects. (15)
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 state/NGC products (e.g.,
Vision of Beauty calendars, state cookbook, etc.). (20)

TOTAL 100

Appendix D

THE BLUE RIBBON CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT SCORE SHEET
Possible Points
Active participation in district projects 5
Financial support of district project 5
President’s report(s) to director 3
Representation on district board of directors: officers (3); district chairman (2) 5
Representation at district meetings 5
Representation at CGCI annual meeting 4
Annual dues paid to CGCI by November 1 5
Attendance at Flower Show Schools (1)
Environmental Studies (1)
Gardening Study (1)
Landscape Design Study (1)
State Sponsored Symposium (1) 5
Blue Star Memorial Marker installation 5
Blue Star Memorial project (contribution) 3
Civic development project 4
Club scholarship given 5
Conservation programs (minimum of 2) 5
Bird/Butterfly conservation program or project 5
Conservation project 4
Contributions: Penny Pines, Gold Honor Book, etc. 5
CGCI President’s Project 3
5% The National Gardener. 5
100% Golden Gardens 5
Financial support of Golden Gardens (Season's Greetings, etc.) 5
Schools: Flower Show Judges (1) Consultants: Landscape Design (1)
Gardening (1); Environmental (1) 4
Standard Flower Show 5
Garden therapy project 5
Historic preservation program or contribution 5
Horticulture (plant exchange/sale, education exhibit, workshop, etc. (other than at Standard Flower Show) 8
Horticulture program 5
Tree planting 5
Increase in club membership (from January 1 to December 31) 5
Landscape design program at club meeting 3
Landscape design or roadside development project 5
Litter control project 5
Life members - NGC: standing (1); new (2) 3
Life members - CGCI: standing (1); new (2) 3
Newsletter (minimum of 4 issues) 5
Participation in community affairs 5
Participation in Pacific Region Unified Project 5
Publicity (brochures, posters, newspaper, radio, TV, etc.) 5
Qualified entry for NGC award 5
Qualified entry for CGCI award 5
Sponsor of youth garden club 5
Tours 3
Workshop 5
Yearbook 5
Total Possible Score . . . .200 Points Total _______

NOTE: 100 points required to be awarded the Blue Ribbon Certificate of Achievement.

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