Award Categories

Award Categories & Descriptions

#1 NANNINE C. WALLIS BIRD PROTECTION

$20 and certificate – May apply for SAR #2, NGC #EC-3
To the club conducting the most comprehensive and effective project for bird protection and welfare, i.e., sanctuaries, providing food, houses, and promoting law enforcement relative to bird welfare.

#2 BUTTERFLY

$20 and certificate – May apply for GCKY #11B, SAR #3, NGC #CE-6
To the club doing the most outstanding work in aiding and protecting butterflies. This includes gardens with special plants for butterflies, habitat protection, educational programs, identification exhibits, member participation, lists of butterflies identified, etc.

i. Small Club: 1–20 members
ii. Medium Club: 21–50 members
iii. Large Club: 51+ members

#3 WILDFLOWER AWARD

$20 and Certificate – May apply for SAR #11, #14, NGC #CE-6
To a club, council, or group of clubs for promoting the use of wildflowers through educational programs, planting new or maintaining wildflower gardens or trails, or using wildflowers in parks, historic gardens, or other suitable locations.

#4 CHARLES LAW ARBORICULTURE AWARD

$20 and Certificate – May apply for SAR #1, SAR #8 NGC CE-2
To the club whose activities have educated members, youth, and the entire community of the value of trees, programs that emphasize their role in beautifying our world and our well-being.

#5 TREE PLANTING AWARD

$20 and Certificate – May apply for GCKY #4, SAR #1
To the club planting the most trees, 3 feet or more in height, in the current awards year. Trees must be planted by a club or club members with date, location, and species of trees planted.

#6 NATIVE PLANTS AND TREES

$20 and Certificate – May apply for SAR #1, #11, #14, NGC #CE-6 and NGC #EC-5
To a club or group of clubs for promoting the use of native plants and/or Trees through educational programs, planting new or maintaining native plant gardens or trails, or using native plants or Trees in parks, historic gardens, or other suitable locations.

#7 GARDEN THERAPY

$20 and Certificate per category – May apply for SAR #7, NGC #G-3
To the club sponsoring an outstanding program of Garden Therapy, whereby individuals will be able to live a more abundant life. Send plans, procedures, and achievement with application.

i. Small Club: 20 members and under –
ii. Medium Club: 21–50 members –
iii. Large Club: 51 + members –

#8 CIVIC ACHIEVEMENT

$20 and Certificate per category – May apply for SAR #4, #8, NGC #CE-8
To a club or council presenting evidence of outstanding permanent community project(s) for public benefit (landscaping public buildings, municipal gardens, sanctuaries, etc.). Landscape plan needed. No commercial project is eligible.

A. One project:

i. Single member club –
ii. Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.)

B. More than one project:

i. Single member club –
ii. Group of member clubs (councils or districts, etc.)

#9 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WITH YOUTH

$25 and Certificate – May apply for SAR #Y1, SAR #Y2, NGC #YW-9
To a club that presents the most outstanding program or activity in the field of environmental education involving youth.

i. Small club of 20 members and under – Donor:
ii. Club with more than 21 members – Donor:

Book of evidence must include pictures and documentation of number of youth involved, list of native plants, and a copy of the program.
Scale of points: Presentation, Involvement of youth, Use of Native Plants and Environmental Education

#10 JO JEAN SCOTT DAFFODIL

$20 and Certificate – May apply for NGC #CE-1, CE-4, CE-5,
To the club with the most outstanding program that has encouraged the planting of daffodils to benefit those who have limited access to growing, such as those in assisted living, nursing home, or downsized living quarters. Potted daffodils are acceptable. The project may include, but should not be limited to, mass plantings in the above mentioned facilities, public buildings, Blue Star Memorial sites, etc.

Applicants must submit a one-page summary with no more than three pictures of their project.

#11 SAVING THE MONARCHS

$25 and certificate – May apply for GCKY #2, SAR #3
Club with the greatest percentage of member certified Monarch Waystations. Certification of Waystations is accomplished through www.Monarchwatch.com. Individual member and/or club with most complete/effective certified community Monarch Waystation. Educational and youth programs are encouraged.

#14 MEMORIAL BLUE STAR MARKER LANDSCAPING

$20 and certificate per category – May apply for SAR #14, NGC #CE-7
To the club, clubs or council for the most outstanding landscaping project. The project may be continuous, but major landscaping must be completed within two years. The project may be a replacement of a destroyed or long neglected landscape.

A. One club –
B. Two or more clubs, not a council –
C. Council –

#15 PLANT IT PINK

$25 and Certificate – May apply for SAR #13, NGC #G-3
For the most outstanding and innovative NEW project by a club or council emphasizing the planting of PINK gardens using pink flowers and/or foliage to make the public aware of the fight against breast cancer.

#16 GARDEN TOUR AWARD

$20 and Certificate per category
A. To the club or council sponsoring a club member’s or an individual’s garden on tour. The application must evidence:
• Promotion of NGC objectives;
• Tour assistance of a minimum of 5 percent of its members;
• Include activities encouraging NGC membership, including a tour program of sites and a demonstration of horticulture plantings and/or an educational component.
B. Tour of member and other gardens featuring youth member activities and involvement; must include active educational component involving children with garden club member or adult guest involvement (example: Fairy Gardens).

#17 WALLIS SCRAPBOOK

Award will be given in each District: Audubon; Blue Grass; Dogwood; Limestone; Mt Laurel

$20 and certificate to each district first-place winner
To the club in each district submitting the best scrapbook. Scrapbooks are to be taken to the District meeting to be judged by the State Award Committee, then must be taken home. Awards will be
presented at the annual meeting. Clubs may display Scrapbooks at the annual meeting and take home.
The Award Year for Scrapbooks is October 1–September 30.
Scrapbook SCALE OF POINTS (100 total) (2022 changes shown in bold)

• • • 5 points: Title
    • 5 points: Table of Contents
    • 10 points: Yearbook – should be easily removed for reviewing
    • 8 points: Neatness
    • 12 points: Beauty
    • 5 points: Durability
    • 15 points: Originality
    • 10 points: Publicity
    • 10 points: Balanced Programs: Actual programs presented in meetings; Birds, Civic Development, Conservation, Flower Shows, Design, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Legislation, Litter Control, Butterflies, Rain Gardens and Rain Barrels, etc.
    • 20 points: Club Activities: Continuing or New projects/activities. Pictures have typed captions, neatly cut and attached, not crowded on page. Show attendance and participation at District and State Meetings.

#18 YEARBOOK

$20 and certificate per category – May apply for SAR #22 and NGC #MAE-4
To be presented for the best Yearbook in each category.

i. Small Club: 20 members and under
ii. Medium Club: 21–50 members
iii. Large Club: 51 + members

The Award Application must be filled in and attached to the Club Yearbook with a paper clip. Do not mail a 3-ring binder; instead, substitute a paper cover and so note. The application requires the name of the club, number of members, district, award number, and name on the cover.

YEARBOOK Total Points 100

Pts FORMAT (7 points)

Subsequent pages: In any order most useful to members and best fit for page placement. Information should be in logical order. National and State information does not have to be in front.

Pts CONTACT INFORMATION (8 points)

Programs: Topics should cover a variety of NGC goals and objectives such as Birds, Blue Star Memorials, Butterflies, Conservation, Environment, Floral Design, Horticulture, Therapy, Recycling, NGC and State President’s projects, etc. (Indicate if special interest club, e.g. Horticulture only, Design only, Faith-Based, etc.).

Pts PROGRAM (50 points)

Projects: Projects involve actual membership participation that benefit the community and further NGC goals and objectives. Some fundraisers (sale of bulbs, bedding plants, herbs, etc.) may help to beautify the community, as well as produce revenue for clubs. Some fundraisers may help promote NGC Member Services as well as publicize our organization and goals. Certain social activities may lead to membership increase. State such in descriptions.

Pts PROJECTS (35 points)

Content Options: (no points given) Some clubs include bylaws, budget, fund raising, roll call, former club presidents, NGC Mission Statement, NGC Conservation Pledge, NGC Environmental Mission Statement, NGC Water Conservation Platform, Club Collect, List of Life Members in State, Region and NGC, Awards received.

Club theme, if used, should be evident throughout the book. Themes may be interpreted with monthly program topics and/or titles, graphics, quotes. Projects do not need to be limited to theme.

YEARBOOK – Club Programs – Please list speaker’s names and qualifications; Topic of Program; Style of meeting such as Powerpoint, video, slideshow, workshop, lecture, demonstration, tour, hike,
social, etc.

#19 CLUB PROGRAM

$25 and certificate – May apply for SAR #10, NGC #MAE-3
To the club that submits the most outstanding program developed and presented by one or more members of the same club.

A. Club Program without CD/DVD/Flash Drive
B. Club Program with CD/DVD/Flash Drive

#20 NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK

$20 and certificate per category – May apply for SAR #10, NGC #MAE-5
To the club, clubs, or council for the most comprehensive promotion of National Garden Week (the first full week in June). Entry to show community awareness throughout the entire week and include local and/or state proclamations.

A. Single club
B. Two or more clubs or council

#21 SINGLE NEWS STORY

$20 and certificate – May apply for NGC #MAE-3, #MAE-4
To the club submitting the most outstanding single news story of club activity. Quality of the story, not quantity of publicity is important.

Total Points 100

• • • 50 points: Quality of news article. Information given clearly, event or activity well covered, pictures showing event
    • 20 points: Uniqueness of the event
    • 20 points: Information given is of quality and interest
    • 10 points: Other (mention of local club, GCKY, or NGC in the article)

#22 PRESS BOOK PUBLICITY

Deadline November 15.
$20 and certificate per category – May apply for SAR #23, NGC #MAE-4

A. One club – Donor:

i. 20 members and under
ii. 21–50 members
iii. 51 + members

B. Group of member clubs, councils, districts –

Requirements for preparing Publicity Press Book:

• • • Label on outside cover: number and name of award, category, name of clubs, city and state.
    • Submit in report cover or folder: 8 1⁄2”x 11” or 9” x 12”. No heavy scrapbooks or oversized portfolios. There is no limit on the number of pages. Plastic page protectors may be used.
    • Material must consist only of newspaper, magazine, newsletter, or any printed publication clippings with the name and date of publication over each article. Clear photocopies are permitted; reduced photocopies of large or lengthy articles are permitted. Downloading of published newspaper articles from the internet is permitted.Affix contents in chronological order from January 1-December 31.
    • Clippings evenly cut. No loose clippings permitted.
    • Each published item must contain the name of the organization and/or individuals identified as members of the organization. Underline first use of name of organization and/or member in each
      article.
    • Articles should include who, what, when, where, etc.; publicity should relate to organization’s or individual’s projects and/or activities; promotion of NGC objectives and goals.

Scale of Points: Total Points 100

• • • 15 points – Presentation: Meets all requirements, neat.
    • 40 points – Quality: Articles well written, publicity related to projects and/or activities.
    • 25 points – Quantity: Articles for each month (take in consideration dark months), use of varied publications and media (newspaper, magazines, newsletters, journals, etc.)
    • 20 points – Diversity: Local, council, district, state, national, other.

#23 PHOTO ARCHIVING OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

$20 and a certificate – May apply for NGC #MAE-2
To the club that creates a “Photo Bank” using digital photos of their club’s accomplishments – their best projects and/or activities using CD/DVD/Flash Drive.

#25 GARDEN CLUB MEMBER RECRUITING MOST NEW MEMBERS

$25 and certificate – May apply for NGC #MAE-6
To the garden club member who recruits the greatest number of new members during the club year.

#26 MEMBERSHIP

$20 and certificate per category – May apply for NGC #MAE-6
To the club with the largest percentage of new members as of November 15, based on club size.

i. 20 members and under
ii. 21–50 members
iii. 51 + members

#27 SPONSORING NEW CLUB

$20 and certificate – May apply for NGC #MAE-6
To the club for the greatest number of senior clubs organized during the award period (annual meeting to annual meeting, this award only). In the event two or more clubs should organize only one club each, the winner will be determined by the larger membership the newly organized club. Apply to the State Award Chairman before the annual meeting.

#28 ATTENDANCE

$20 and certificate – May apply for NGC #MAE-1
To the club having the highest percentage of average attendance monthly. Record of attendance and percentage required.

#29 THREE Rs – RECYCLE, RE-PURPOSE, REMIX

$25 and certificate – May apply for SAR #17, NGC #MAE-6
To the club, individual, or youth creating an item made of recycled, restored, re-purposed or reused materials. The winners in each category may be asked to bring the item to the State Convention in April.

A. Club –
B. Individual Club Member –
C. Youth –

Requirements

• • • Item must be created from recycled, restored, re-purposed or reused materials.
    • Expense should be minimal.
    • Provide a list of materials used & their source (leftover paint, scrap fabric, or lumber, etc.) Size should be manageable, but there is no requirement.
    • Before, during, and after photos are required, as well as written description of the project.

Scale of Points: 100 points total

• • • 25 points – Creativity
    • 15 points – Usability
    • 15 points – Appearance
    • 15 points – Expenses
    • 20 points – Environmental Savings (what didn’t go into a landfill)
    • 10 points – Photographic Record

Deadline February 15. Send documentation to GCKY Awards Chairman, Sharon Burcham

#33 BEST PRESIDENT’S REPORT

$20 and certificate –
To the club with the best President’s Report presented at the District meetings. The District Director will send the best report to the Awards Chairman by November 15.

#34 ROSE AWARD, in Memory of Doris Cheap, Paula Hyatt’s Mother

$20 and certificate per category –

For the most outstanding rose garden project. Landscape plan and budget should be included.

i. 20 members and under
ii. 21–50 members
iii. 51 + members

#35 Social Media/Website – ONE CLUB/COUNCIL

$20 and certificate.
May apply for NGC MAE-2

#35A – designed and managed by club members

#35B –professionally designed

Recognizing the most outstanding website or social media page promoting the sponsoring Garden Club. At least a portion of the site/page must be available for viewing by the general public. Include website/media address, who maintains site, frequency of updates, and cost in the application. Ease of navigation will be considered while judging from the address given.

i. 20 members and under
ii. 21–50 members
iii. 51 + members

SPECIAL MERITORIOUS AWARD

Certificate given by the state president to an individual for meritorious statewide accomplishments or special service in line with the State Garden Club objectives.

STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE SUPERIORITY AWARD

A Certificate will be presented at the District meetings to the clubs that have totals of 300 or more points on their Club President’s Report sent to the State President.

THE GARDEN CLUB OF KENTUCKY, INC., ENRICHMENT AWARD

This award shall be presented at the annual convention of the Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc. The recipient shall be an individual or organization making a meritorious contribution in our Commonwealth by furthering, in an outstanding manner, one or more objectives of GCKY. Cannot be a GCKY member. Award applications for the Enrichment Award must be sent to the First Vice President at least thirty (30) days prior to the Mid-Winter Meeting. The First Vice President will present The Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc. Enrichment Award nominations received to the Executive Committee for approval at the Mid-Winter Meeting. The actual award will be selected by the First Vice President and funded by The Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc. with the approval of the Executive Committee.

 

FLOWER SHOW AWARDS

FLOWER SHOW HORTICULTURE AWARD – ONE CLUB SHOW

$20 and Certificate

To the individual member of a Federated Garden Club who, during the year, received the most blue ribbons in horticulture in one Standard Flower Show, sponsored by one federated club. A member of a federated club is not eligible to apply for this award if they have received the award twice. Ribbons won at the State Fair, plant societies, and shows sponsored by two or more clubs are not eligible for this award. Name of the club show, schedule, list of varieties, and signature of show chairman must accompany this entry. In the event of a tie, one specimen will count one point, group of three flowers to count three points, group of five flowers to count five points. Awards higher than blue ribbons are to be counted.

#51 FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE

$20 and certificate

A. For the Best Flower Show Schedule for a flower show presented by one or more garden clubs (not a Council).
B. For the Best Flower Show Schedule for a flower show presented by a Council of Garden Clubs.
C. For the Best Placement Flower Show Schedule for a flower show presented by one or more garden clubs (not a Council).

Deadline: Schedules must be received by November 15, except for Christmas Holiday Shows, which must be received by December 31.

Scale of Points (total 100)

• • • 10 points: Heading and Title page
    • 20 points: Clearness and completeness of general rules
    • 15 points: Clearness and completeness of the design rules
    • 15 points: Clearness and completeness of the horticulture rules
    • 10 points: NGC objectives carried out
    • 15 points: Theme
    • 10 points: Show committee, sponsors, and advanced registration
    • 5 points: Overall attractiveness of schedule

FLOWER SHOW KENTUCKY GOLD MEDALLION EVALUATED SHOW AWARDS

#52 BEST ONE CLUB SHOW

$20 and certificate per category – May apply for NGC #FS-1

i. 20 members and under
ii. 21 – 50 members
iii. 51 + members

#53 BEST SHOW – TWO OR MORE CLUBS OR COUNCIL

$20 and certificate – May apply for NGC #FS-14

#54 HOLIDAY SHOW – ONE CLUB

$20 and certificate – May apply for NGC #FS-2, NGC #FS-8

#55 HOLIDAY SHOW – TWO OR MORE CLUBS OR COUNCIL

$20 and certificate – May apply for NGC #FS-2, NGC #FS-8

#56 COUNCIL SHOW

$20 and certificate – May apply for NGC #FS-14

#57 HOME AND GARDEN SHOW – One Club: Petite/Small Exhibits (2)

$20 and certificate

#58 HOME AND GARDEN SHOW – Two or More Clubs: Petite/Small Exhibits (3)

$20 and certificate