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Congratulations to all 2024 Award Winners!
Objective of NGC Awards
Individual members, clubs, groups of clubs, states and regions all work together to promote the love of gardening, floral design, and civic and environmental responsibility, fulfilling the mission of National Garden Clubs, Inc. The NGC Awards Program recognizes the time, effort, and resources expended by each throughout the year. To each entity we extend our sincere thanks for all that you do. We hope that you will take a bit of time along the way to submit awards applications for the many good works you accomplish so that you can be recognized and provide inspiration to others.
The NGC Awards Handbook: Go Green - Plant America Awards 2023-2025
Download the Awards Handbook here!
Applying for Awards
- Awards year is January 1 – December 31.
- Awards are open to NGC Members and Affiliates with the exception of the Award of Excellence for Non-Members and High School Distinguished Service Project
- All applications must include NGC Application Cover Sheet.
- All applications should be sent electronically.
- PDF is the preferred format; WORD is accepted.
- No application will be returned.
- Do not submit an exact duplicate application for more than one award.
- General Scoring Rubric will be used for scoring unless otherwise indicated in award description.
- Certificates to be awarded are:
- Certificate of Merit – overall winner of each award
- Certificate of Commendation – runners up
- Certificate of Appreciation – other award submissions received by NGC
Award Size Groups:
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Clubs |
States |
Small |
1-20 Members |
1-55 Clubs |
Medium |
21-50 Members |
56-149 Clubs |
Large |
51+ Members |
150+ Clubs |
*Find details about award categories, eligibility and forms by clicking the links in bold text below.
| Award Category | Awards Included |
Eligibility & Exceptions |
Forms |
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CE 1 Community Gardens
CE 2 Permanent Community Improvements
CE 3 Food Bank Donations
CE 4 Roadside Plantings
CE 5 Beautification Project
CE 6 Community Project with Native Plants/Wildflowers
CE 7 Blue Star/Gold Star Marker Landscaping
CE 8 Landscaping of Public or Religious Grounds
CE 9 Landscaping of Historic Areas |
CE Eligibility & Requirements |
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EC 1 Conservation Activities
EC 2 Conservation Education
EC 3 Wildlife Survival
EC 4 Water
EC 5 Native Plants & Wildflowers
EC 6 Organic Practices |
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FD 1 Calendar Arranger of the Year
FD 2 Floral Design Program |
FD 1 Includes International Affiliates (see COMAAI website)
FD 1 Due Date is July 1 |
FD 1 Vision of Beauty Entry Form
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FS 1 Club Standard Show
FS 2 Holiday Standard Show
FS 3 Patriotic Standard Show
FS 4 Petite Standard Show
FS 5 Club Small Standard Show
FS 6 Holiday Small Standard Show
FS 7 Patriotic Small Standard Show
FS 8 Petite Small Standard Show
FS 9 Near-Club Standard Show
FS 10 Council Standard Show
FS 11 District/Region Standard Show
FS 12 State Flower Show
FS 13 Youth Flower Show
FS 14 Plant Society Show
FS 15 Horticulture Specialty Show
FS 16 Design Specialty Show
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FS 2, 4, 8, 16 Include International Affiliates (see COMAAI website)
All FS Due Dates are January 25 |
Flower Show Achievement Award Application
FS Achievement Award Show Data
FS Achievement Award Evaluation
Design Specialty Show Evaluation
Horticulture Specialty Show Evaluation
Standard & Small- Standard Evaluation
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G1 Container Gardening
G2 Edible Gardening
G3 Therapy Gardens
G4 Public Wildlife Gardens |
G1, 2 Include International Affiliates (see COMAAI website) |
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MAE 1 Membership Awareness
MAE 2 Social Media/Website
MAE 3 Digital Media Presentation
MAE 4 Publications
MAE 5 National Garden Week
MAE 6 Membership Increase
MAE 7 Life Memberships |
MAE Eligibility & Requirements
MAE 4 Includes International Affiliates (see COMAAI website)
MAE 6 and MAE 7- No Application |
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SR 1 Award of Excellence for Non-Members
SR 2 Award of Excellence for States
SR 3 Award of Excellence for Regions
SR 4 Member Award of Honor
SR 5 Citation for Distinguished Service
SR 6 Presidential Citation
SR 7 NGC Award for Major Non-Standard Flower Shows |
SR1 Non- Member Award
SR 1, 2, 3 Due Date is December 15
SR 4 Due Date is January 25
SR 7 Request 6 months prior to Show |
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YW 1 Youth Garden Club Outstanding Sponsor
YW 2 Horticulture Activity for Youth Garden Club
YW 3 Outdoor Planting with Youth Garden Club
YW 4 Environmental Activity with Youth Garden Club
YW 5 Junior Garden Club Wildlife Gardening Education Project
YW 6 High School Garden Club Outstanding Sponsor
YW 7 High School Distinguished Service Project
YW 8 Horticulture Education for Youth
YW 9 Environmental Education Project with Youth
YW 10 Individual Outstanding Service to Youth |
YW 7 Non- Member Award |
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International Affiliate Awards
See all the exciting awards offered for our International Affiliate members here!
How to Sponsor an Award
Any state, club, or individual desiring to sponsor the monetary portion of an available award must fill out the Award Sponsorship Agreement Form. If you have questions regarding award sponsorships, please contact NGC Awards Vice-Chairman, Leila Johnson.
Resources
Creating an Award Winning Application
For questions or more information contact:
NGC Awards Chairman Diane Harbin
or NGC Awards Co-Chairman Marilyn McDonnell