Charlotte Council of Garden Clubs Member of the Year Award
Sponsor: Charlotte Council of Garden Clubs, Inc.
A $100.00 award given to the CCGC member who has made the most contributions with distinction, initiative, and leadership as a Federated Garden Club member toward carrying out the plans and mission of the Charlotte Council of Garden Clubs, Inc.
The following may be considered when nominating someone for this award:
Attendance at Council meetings
Active support of Council events such as Elizabeth House Tour, flower shows, refreshments etc.
Active involvement in Council fundraising events such as garage and plant sales, auctions etc.
Involvement in club meetings and activities
Providing/arranging for or giving programs
Involvement in District or State meetings/events
Support of the larger gardening/horticulture world (donations, promoting social awareness, etc.)
This Award will be judged by a secret ballot of the Executive Board of the Charlotte Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. and is presented by the Council President at the Annual Luncheon. A form for this nomination is in the back of the yearbook.
The Carmen Garnard Award
Established in 2001
Sponsor: Sedgefield Garden Club
Sedgefield Garden Club established this award in memory of beloved member Carmen Garnand. This $25.00 award is presented annually to a garden club member who best represents the gardening ideals for which Carmen stood. Carmen inspired, taught, and encouraged Sedgefield members to enjoy and share their flowers and gardens. She encouraged Sedgefield members to participate in the club’s many activities, the activities of the Charlotte Council and The Garden Club of North Carolina.
A written application of no more than one page should be submitted to the Council Awards Chair, who with Sedgefield Garden Club will determine the winner.
Jean Parker Lifetime Service Award
Established in 2005
Sponsor: Barbara Miller
This award is presented in honor of Jean Parker who actively served the Council and her club for many years. This award will be presented to a currently active Council member who, over a period of years, has continually participated in and contributed to the Charlotte Council. She will have been involved in various facets of Council activities and responsibilities at many different levels. This $25 award and certificate will be judged by the current Board of Directors.
A written application of no more than one page should be submitted to the Council Awards Chair, who with Barbara Miller will determine the winner.
Anne L. Crawford Club President’s Award
Established April 1, 1986
Sponsor: The Charlotte Council of Garden Clubs
The Eastover Garden Club established this award in memory of their founder, Anne L. Crawford. It is given by the Charlotte Council of Garden Clubs to honor a president who inspires and leads club members to participate in club meetings and activities, promotes service to the community and encourages participation in Council events. An award of $50.00 is presented to the Club President, who during his or her term of office participated in some or all of the following activities.
Demonstrates leadership and support in helping their club meet the club’s mission and goals.
Attending or assuring that the club is represented by a Council Rep or other club member at every Council meeting.
Attending the Board of Director’s meeting.
Providing active support for any Council-sponsored fundraising events such as garage sales, auctions.
Providing active support for any Council sponsored event such as the Elizabeth House Tour, flower shows, hosting District or State meetings etc.
Attending the Council Luncheon in May.
Attending or assuring the club is represented at the District and/or Garden Club of NC meetings.
A form for this nomination is provided at the end of the yearbook. Please fill in the chart and write a paragraph about how the president inspires his or her club, leads its members in club and community activities and demonstrates an active interest in club members and the mission of the club. The award will be judged by the CCGC Executive Board.
Gardener of the Year Award
Established in 2002
Sponsor: Susan Hooper
This award of $25 will be presented annually to a club member who has best demonstrated a love of gardening through sharing of time, knowledge, and/or plant material with other club members and/or who has made a special contribution to the garden at the Betty Little House or the Blue Star Memorial Pollinator Garden. Contributions may include gift of plant material, design work, maintenance, etc.
A report, up to one page, should be submitted to the Awards Chair. The report should include brief descriptions of the ways in which the nominee has contributed. Photos may be included. A committee consisting of the Awards Chair, Council President, Chair of the Trustees, and the Garden Manager will select the recipient.
Sardiswood Award for Community and/or Therapeutic Gardening
Established in 1972
Sponsor: Sardiswood Garden Club
“Finding Health in a Garden'' was the title first used for garden therapy. Working with nature helps relieve tensions, provides a sense of purpose, and aids the process of healing mind and body. This is the essence of garden therapy.
Therapeutic gardening is a very rewarding project that shows love and concern for those in need. In addition to working in a garden, one might supply shut-ins with flowers, seeds, and bulbs they can plant or observe grow. Workshops or assistance can be offered to 1) the blind, 2) mentally or physically handicapped, 3) shut-ins in hospitals, convalescent homes and prisons. Age makes no difference.
Sardiswood Garden Club presents this award, given in memory of Tina Robinson, annually to a worthy individual or club. Applications to the Awards Chair should include a detailed report including the project date and time and the number of participating members and may include photos. The award is a certificate and a check for $50.00.
The Far Corners Birds and Pollinators Award
Established 1988 (Modified 2021)
Sponsor: Far Corners Garden Club
An award of $25 and a certificate, given by Far Corners Garden Club, is offered to promote interest, concern, and appreciation for birds and pollinators of all kinds.
Qualifying bird conservation project(s) could include study of birds, bird programs, bird feeders, birdbaths, birdhouses, and/or the planting of bird-attracting horticulture.
Qualifying pollinator project(s) could include programs, development or care of a pollinator garden. Support and help with the Council Blue Star Memorial Pollinator Garden or the butterfly garden section of the Council House Garden could qualify.
Application by an individual(s) or a club should be a report with evidence, submitted to the Council Awards Chair and two Far Corners representatives.
Flower Power Garden Club Native Tree and Plant Award
Established in 2016
Sponsor: Flower Power Garden Club
An award of $25 and a certificate will be presented to the club that has demonstrated the most well-rounded program for the preservation of native trees and plants. This should include education through programs and through the growing of native trees and plants in home and community gardens including churches, schools, and businesses and could include monetary donations for the preservation of native plants and for support of state and national sponsored programs and charitable organizations.
A list of project(s) and activities with brief descriptions (no more than one page) should be given to the Awards Chair. Pictures may be included. The application will be evaluated by the Awards Chair and a Flower Power representative.
The Charlotte Council of Garden Clubs Club of the Year Award
Established in 1978
This award is presented to the garden clubs showing the greatest support of, and interest in, the Charlotte Council of Garden Clubs, Inc.
Two awards are given:
Small garden club of under 15 members
Large garden club of 15 or more members.
Applications will cover the year May 1 through April 30. When applying for this award, please do so with the knowledge that several of your club members have actively participated in various Council and Council-sponsored activities and/or the club as a whole has contributed to Council activities. Each club is to fill in and mail the form found at the end of the yearbook to the Council Awards Chair. The winning club in each category will receive a certificate and a check for $100.00. (Note: This award is not based on the club forms sent to the District Chair to be submitted to the State for their Club of the Year Awards.)
The following club/member types of involvement will be considered when choosing the Garden Club of the Year.
The club as a whole contributing to a Council activity such as: decorating the Betty little House for an event or holiday, assisting in the Council in putting on an event, or having work parties in either Council gardens.
Members attending Council meetings.
Members serving on the Executive Board and/or the Trustees.
Members serving as a Council representative and/or a committee chair.
Member participation in Council sponsored events (flower shows, Elizabeth House Tour, workshops etc.)
Members assisting in Council’s fundraising projects, such as: (a) bulb sales, (b) plant sales, (c) garage sales, (d) raffle tickets, etc.
Member involvement in planting and/or maintaining the Betty Little House Garden or the Blue Star Memorial Garden.
Monetary contribution to Council.
Members going to a hospital, nursing home, or school to participate in a garden therapy/community project.
Donations of new books to Council library.
Applications for Council Awards.
Members giving a garden-related program for a club or organization.
Describe any other garden club activities not listed above and the number of club members participating (Examples: Flower Show Schools, District 3 and/or State Meetings, Symposiums).
A chart for filling in this list is at the end of the yearbook. There is also a form for individual members to fill out to facilitate filling in the club form.