CGCI Awards Manual

 

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GENERAL RULES

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. Download an application from the CGCI website at;
                   www.cagardenclubs.org/html/Awards/award_apps.htm
or contact your District Director or CGCI Awards Chairman for copies.
4.     EVALUATION FORMS: A separate Evaluation Form is used by the judges to score each entry. Please 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. Download the Evaluation Form for your award category from the CGCI website at;
                    www.cagardenclubs.org/html/Awards/award_apps.htm
or contact the CGCI Awards Chairman for copies.
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 whose name and address is listed in the award description for the award that is being sought. 

6.   DEADLINES:  Failure to meet the deadline may disqualify entries or result in point deduction.
    Dec 1      All NGC awards including club and district yearbooks and all NGC Flower Show Achievement Awards (see Appendix B) but excluding #44 Publicity Press Books which are due by January 10.            
    Jan. 10    NGC award #44 Publicity Press Book
                   Recommendations for :
                  CGCI Man & Woman of the Year
                  Lifetime Achievement
                  Award of Merit and Award of Honor
    Jan. 15            Smokey Bear Poster Contest  
    Feb. 1            Most CGCI and Pacific Region awards including
                          club and district yearbooks (G-2 & G-3) that are not being
                           entered for a  National NGC award
    Feb. 15   CGCI Blue Ribbon Certificate of Achievement clubs (G-4)
7.      BOOK OF EVIDENCE: A compilation of pages explaining how the project was accomplished. It should be brief, neat and concise.  No handwritten text.
      NOTE: In this Manual, “Book of Evidence” is often abbreviated as
            “B. of E.”
      Binder:  Do not use 3-ring notebooks/binders. They are bulky, hard to mail and get out of line easily. Use pronged binders with a soft or hard cover. (Beware! Slick binders do not hold glues).
      Paper Size:  Letter-size (8 ½" x 11"). Use a maximum of 6 sheets (12 pages) or as specified in the award description. Exceptions: Publicity Press Book Award (PR-1) has no limit to number of pages; California Flower Show Awards and NGC Flower Show Achievement Awards have a maximum of 10 sheets (20 pages).
      Label:  Affix to front cover with name of award, the award number and section if any (example; PR-2, Sec 2 Class 1), name of club, number of club members, and district.
      (NOTE: Make sure the number of clubs 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 (1) of your book of evidence. Include a brief summary of your entry on the application form.
      Evaluation Form:  Obtain the appropriate evaluation form from the CGCI website and place it in an envelope affixed inside the back cover of the folder. Judges will evaluate your entry using this form.
      Use Clear Plastic Page Protectors:  Each page protector will display two pages; one showing front and one showing back. (This can be two sides of 1 sheet or two separate sheets of paper.)
     General Book of Evidence Requirements:
         Page 1 is to be 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. (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 convention.
      District directors must claim all entries from their district’s clubs at close of convention. The Awards Committee is not responsible for unclaimed entries.
9.      PRESENTATION OF AWARDS: CGCI annual convention.
10.      CASH AWARDS: Money from sponsors must be on deposit with CGCI by July 15 one year in advance (bill is sent in June). Mail checks, payable to CGCI, to the Awards Finances Chairman.
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 Chairman, Awards Committee and/or judges reserve the right to determine if an entry qualifies for the stated award. An entry judged to not conform in the category entered may be re-entered in a different category at the best discretion of the Awards Chairman.
13.      NO AWARD: Judges reserve the right to withhold an award if it is determined that no entry is worthy.
14.      CHANGES to the awards program after publication of the CGCI Yearbook or Awards Manual will be published in Golden Gardens andon the CGCI website at www.CaliforniaGardenClubs.org/Awards.htm .
15.      NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC awards: For information about the national awards program offered by NGC, please see the NGC Awards Manual available online or from the CGCI Awards Chairman. An overview with a listing of similar CGCI 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 regional awards program offered by NGC’s Pacific Region, please see the Pacific Region Awards Manual available online or from the CGCI Awards Chairman. An overview with a listing of similar CGCI awards can be found at the end of this manual in Appendix C.

EARLY CGCI AWARDS
winners move on to national competition
Submit by December 1, 2008

CLUB YEARBOOK AWARD      (#G-2)
   1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place awarded in each class
   Ribbon to the highest scoring winner in each class           
SPONSORS: Gayle D. Davis  & Nancy Lee Loesch
Submit to CGCI Awards Chairman by December 1, 2008
Nancy Lee Loesch, 54 Carriage Dr, Foothill Ranch 92610-2418
  Class I.     Clubs under 20 members      Class V.   Clubs 70 - 99 members
  Class II.    Clubs 20 - 29 members         Class VI.   Clubs 100 - 300 members
  Class III.   Clubs 30 - 44 members         Class VII.  Clubs over 300 members
  Class IV.  Clubs 45 - 69 members
Class determined by dues-paid membership number as listed in yearbook submitted. 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 the cover of the yearbook for the judges use.
Submit YEARBOOK & EVALUATION FORM ONLY.
NO APPLICATION FORM REQUIRED. NO BOOK OF EVIDENCE REQUIRED

DISTRICT YEARBOOK AWARD           (#G-3)
   1st $25, 2nd $15.  To districts    
First place sponsor: Nancy Lee and Art Loesch
Second place sponsor: Arboretum District
Submit to CGCI Awards Chairman by December 1, 2008
Nancy Lee Loesch, 54 Carriage Dr, Foothill Ranch 92610-2418
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 the cover of the yearbook for the judges use.
Submit YEARBOOK & EVALUATION FORM ONLY.
NO APPLICATION FORM REQUIRED. NO BOOK OF EVIDENCE REQUIRED

NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS      (#FS-1B)
1st, 2nd, & 3rd ribbons in each class of each section
SPONSOR: National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Submit to CGCI Flower Show Awards Chairman
Gudrun Kimmel, 22704 Elm Avenue, Torrance 90505-2926
Flower Shows held by any CGCI member garden club is eligible to apply for NGC awards if their show was judged as scoring 95 or more points
(95-100) by the Judges’ Evaluating Panel.

PUBLICITY PRESS BOOKS
Submit by January 10, 2008
The winner in each category will be entered for a Pacific Region/NGC award.

PUBLICITY PRESS BOOK for small clubs, 29 members or less (#PR-1a)   
   1st $35, 2nd $25, 3rd $15, HM certificates,
Sponsor: Modesto Garden Club
DEADLINE: JANUARY 10  •  SUBMIT TO: 
Julie West, 850 Grandview Road, Sebastopol 95472-2930
For coverage of activities during the awards year. Submit articles (photocopies accepted) from newspapers magazine, newsletter, 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.  No limit on number of pages.

PUBLICITY PRESS BOOK for medium clubs, 30-99 members (#PR-1b)   
   1st $35, 2nd $25, 3rd $15, HM certificates,
Sponsor: Modesto Garden Club
DEADLINE: JANUARY 10  •  SUBMIT TO: 
Julie West, 850 Grandview Road, Sebastopol 95472-2930
For coverage of activities during the awards year. Submit articles (photocopies accepted) from newspapers magazine, newsletter, 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.  No limit on number of pages.

PUBLICITY PRESS BOOK for large clubs of 100 or more    (#PR-1c)   
   1st $35, 2nd $25, 3rd $15, HM certificates,
Sponsor: Modesto Garden Club
DEADLINE: JANUARY 10  •  SUBMIT TO: 
Julie West, 850 Grandview Road, Sebastopol 95472-2930
For coverage of activities during the awards year. Submit articles (photocopies accepted) from newspapers magazine, newsletter, 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.  No limit on number of pages.

SPECIAL CGCI AWARDS
Submit by January 10, 2008
Recommendations accepted. Please submit to the
CGCI Awards Committee by January 10, 2008 or as indicated.
Application Form and Books of Evidence are NOT required for any Special Award
except Flower Arranger of the Year.

CGCI LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
   Engraved crystal bowl
Sponsors: Porterville GC and Sequoia Foothills Dist
                         in memory of Alice Hilton
Submit recommendations to CGCI Awards Chairman by JAN. 10
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. 
 Names of candidates, with supporting evidence, may be submitted by individual members, clubs and districts. Photographs are not required.  This award will be given only at the discretion of the Awards Committee.
Submit Detailed recommendation. NO APPLICATION FORM OR B.of E. REQUIRED

CGCI MAN OF THE YEAR
   Gift from donor
Sponsor: Robert L. Gordon
Submit recommendations to CGCI Awards Chairman by JAN. 10
 In recognition of extraordinary services on behalf of the objectives of CGCI. Names of candidates, with supporting evidence, may be submitted by individual members, clubs and districts. Photographs are not required. Candidates 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 B.of E. IS REQUIRED

CGCI WOMAN OF THE YEAR
   Gift from donors
Sponsors: Maryanne Lucas and Barbara Stevens
Submit recommendations to CGCI Awards Chairman by JAN. 10
 In recognition of extraordinary services on behalf of the objectives of CGCI. Names of candidates, with supporting evidence, may be submitted by individual members, clubs and districts. Photographs are not required. Candidates 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 B.of E. IS REQUIRED

CGCI GARDENER OF THE YEAR       
$100 may be awarded to one (1) individual
Sponsors: Perry Aminian Memorial Fund honoring Perry Aminian
Submit recommendations to CGCI Awards Chairman by JAN. 10
The Gardener of the Year Award may be awarded to a garden club member whose volunteer efforts have made outstanding contributions in horticulture to their 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 B.of E. IS REQUIRED

AWARD OF MERIT      
Certificates may be awarded to three (3) individuals
Submit recommendations to CGCI Awards Chairman by JAN. 10
May be awarded to individuals who give exceptional service to their club and/or district.  For meritorious achievement, creative vision, ingenuity or outstanding.
Submit Detailed recommendation. NO APPLICATION FORM OR B.of E. IS REQUIRED.

CGCI YAC OF THE YEAR AWARD                  
Certificate and scholarship to attend the California Ag in the Classroom Conference
Sponsors:  Cheryl Smith in memory of Bob Smith
SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS TO YOUTH ACTIVITIES CHAIRMAN
To be awarded to the District Youth Activities Chairman (only) who has demonstrated the most ingenuity and dedication in working with club Youth Activities Chairmen, Counselors and/or Coordinators. Describe the contributions the candidate has made to enhance the youth programs throughout their District during the awards period.
Submit Detailed recommendation. NO APPLICATION FORM OR B.of E. IS REQUIRED

CGCI FLOWER ARRANGER OF THE YEAR     
$15 with certificate.  To an individual club member
Sponsor: Arboretum District, Vi Brueckner Memorial Fund
SUBMIT TO JUDGES COUNCIL CHAIRMAN:
Judy Picinini, 23350 S. Austin Road, Ripon 95366-0524
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.

CGCI AWARDS
Submit by February 1, 2008
For clubs and/or districts and/or individuals

ACHIEVEMENT FOR A SINGLE EVENT     (#G-11)              
   1st $30, 2nd $25, 3rd $20.  To clubs 
Sponsor:  Mrs. Edwin R. Gould
SUBMIT TO CGCI AWARDS CHAIRMAN

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.

ARTICLES BY AN INDIVIDUAL
SUBMIT ALL ARTICLES TO CGCI PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN
Julie West, 850 Grandview Road, Sebastopol 95472-2930

ARTICLE BY AN INDIVIDUAL:  PROMOTING CGCI/NGC OBJECTIVES
(#PR-2,Sec.3, Class A)
 1st $15. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, HM certificates
Sponsor: Robert H. Schuler
To an individual for an article published during the awards year which promotes the objectives of NGC, Pacific Region, or CGCI. Submit in an envelope with application and, in a #10 envelope, an evaluation form. 

ARTICLE BY AN INDIVIDUAL:  PLANT(S)  SHRUB(s) OR TREE(s)
(#PR-2,Sec.3, Class B)
 1st $15. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, HM certificates
Sponsor: Robert H. Schuler
To an individual for an article published during the awards year on a single plant, group of plants, shrubs or trees. Article to include plant care, feeding, etc. Submit in an envelope with application and, in a #10 envelope, an evaluation form. 

• 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.

BIRD CONSERVATION: Educational exhibit   (#C-9, sec A)                             
   1st $20. To clubs
Sponsors: Nancy Lee and Art Loesch
SUBMIT TO BIRDS & BUTTERFLIES CHAIRMAN:
Jane Troutman, 9581 Lime Orchard Road, Beverly Hills 90210-1315
Educational exhibit at flower show, club meeting or public location, which promotes an interest in the preservation of birdlife.

BIRD CONSERVATION: Bird Houses or Feeders   (#C-9, Sec B)                             
   1st $20. To clubs
Sponsors: Nancy Lee and Art Loesch
SUBMIT TO BIRDS & BUTTERFLIES CHAIRMAN:
Jane Troutman, 9581 Lime Orchard Road, Beverly Hills 90210-1315
Instructions for making birdhouses or birdfeeders.

BIRD CONSERVATION: Bird Program   (#C-9, sec C)                             
   1st $20. To clubs
Sponsors: Nancy Lee and Art Loesch
SUBMIT TO BIRDS & BUTTERFLIES CHAIRMAN:
Jane Troutman, 9581 Lime Orchard Road, Beverly Hills 90210-1315
Bird program given at a club meeting.

BLUE STAR MEMORIAL SITE BEAUTIFICATION AWARD   (#B-2)  
   1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5.  To clubs or districts       
Sponsor: Lt. Colonel W.E. Angevine, USA (Ret.)
SUBMIT TO BLUE STAR MEMORIALS CHAIRMAN:
Ruth Angevine, 2047 Robb Road, Walnut Creek 94596-6223
Site beautification of dedication or rededication of a Blue Star Memorial. May be a Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker, Blue Star Memorial Marker or Blue Star Memorial Byway Marker.

BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION: PROGRAM or EXHIBIT    (#C-13, sec. B)           
   1st $50.  To clubs or districts
Sponsor:  Sonia Aiken bequest
SUBMIT TO BIRDS & BUTTERFLIES CHAIRMAN: 
Jane Troutman, 9581 Lime Orchard Road, Beverly Hills 90210-1315
A  program or educational exhibit. Submit written report, photographs and documenting information.

• 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

CLUB PROGRAM AWARD     (#G-8)                 
   1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10.  To clubs
Sponsor:  Suzanne Breshears
SUBMIT TO MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN:
Julie West, 850 Grandview Rd, Sebastopol, 95472-2930
For stimulating, informative and diversified programs during the club year - (for most clubs Sept. 2005 - Aug. 2006). Award will be 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.

CONSERVATION PROJECT  (SINGLE)        (#C-1, SEC.B)                      
   $25   1st  To clubs or districts      
Sponsor:  Carol and Wayne Sexton
SUBMIT TO CGCI AWARDS FINANCE CHAIRMAN
Julie West, 850 Grandview Road, Sebastopol 95472-2930 
Report of a specific (0NE) conservation  project conducted during the year with supporting evidence.

HOME GARDEN TOUR AWARD       (#HT-5)                             
   1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10. To clubs or districts
Sponsor: Julie and David West
SUBMIT TO HORTICULTURE CHAIRMAN
Jim Bathgate, P.O. Box 2262, Valley Center 92082-2262
For sponsoring a home garden tour open to the public.  The printed program should include a map and describe at least four gardens.  Three educational exhibits must be provided.  The tour may include donations for tickets and plant sales.

HORTICULTURE AWARD: DISTRICT      (#HT-1d District)                        
   1st place $25 To a district
Sponsor: Gardening Consultants Council
SUBMIT TO HORTICULTURE CHAIRMAN:
Jim Bathgate, P.O. Box 2262, Valley Center 92082-2262
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 club meetings, flower shows, fairs, etc; all-horticulture flower shows; study classes.

MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION     (#G-5)              
   1st $100, 2nd $60, 3rd $25, 4th $15.  To clubs 
Sponsor: Gayle D. Davis
SUBMIT TO MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN
George Speer, 30861 Saddleback Rd, Valley Center 92082-3848
For the most creative or effective ideas in increasing club membership. Submit a written report with documentation of any events, focusing on attracting new members with any garden events that have a guest focus, include photographs and a ratio of membership growth. Winners will be judged on creative and informative ideas that could help other garden clubs grow.

MEMORIAL PLANTING AWARD        (# HT-2)   
         1st $50, 2nd $35, 3rd $15.  To clubs, districts or individual members
Sponsor: Pat and Al Clayes
SUBMIT TO MEMORIAL GARDENS CHAIRMAN
Janet Eyre, 27163 Anderson Street, Boron 93516-1603
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 telling the story of the planting with photographs, landscaping plan and plant list.

NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK AWARD   (#PR-4)                    
   $25, 2nd $10.  To clubs or districts
Sponsor: Beverly Brune
SUBMIT TO NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK Chairman:
Victoria Lucido, 1411 Via Don Jose, Alamo 94507-1151
For promoting National Garden Week (first full week of June) in the community. Describe community involvement. Include photographs, publicity, and any other documentation.

NEWSLETTERS
Submit ALL NEWSLETTERS to
Julie West, 850 Grandview Road, Sebastopol 95472-2930
$20 will be awarded to best newsletter of the three Club Newsletter category winners

CLUB Newsletter: 1-SHEET (1 or 2 sides)  (#PR-2 Sec.2, Class A)
1st $35 and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, HM certificates
Sponsors: Maryanne Lucas             
For informative, stimulating newsletters published four times a year or more, distributed to club members. Submit three issues in a large envelope with an application form, a #10 envelope and an evaluation form.

CLUB Newsletter: 2-SHEETS (3 or 4 sides)  (#PR-2 Sec.2, Class B)
1st $35 and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, HM certificates
Sponsors: La Jolla Garden Club, in memory of Allie Boynton          
For informative, stimulating newsletters published four times a year or more, distributed to club members. Submit three issues in a large envelope with an application form, a #10 envelope and an evaluation form.

CLUB Newsletter: 3 or more SHEETS (5+ sides) (#PR-2,Sec.2, Cl. B)
1st $35 and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, HM certificates
Sponsors: La Jolla Garden Club, in memory of Allie Boynton    
For informative, stimulating newsletters published four times a year or more, distributed to club members. Submit three issues in a large envelope with an application form, a #10 envelope and an evaluation form.

District Newsletters  (#PR-2 Sec.1)
   1st $50  To a district
Sponsor: Maryanne Lucas
For informative and stimulating newsletters published during the awards year. Emphasis on communication of national, regional, state, district, and club programs and activities. Submit three consecutive issues in a large envelope with application form and, in a #10 envelope, an evaluation form.

OPERATION WILDFLOWER AWARD     (#C-7)
   1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $50. To clubs, districts, or club members
Sponsor: CGCI Wildflower Fund
SUBMIT TO OPERATION WILDFLOWER CHAIRMAN: 
Merrilee Ray, 8257 Coyote Trail, Inyokern, 93527-2018
For promoting wildflowers in one or more of the following areas:

• Roadsides - For environmental preservation and enhancement of rest areas and 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.

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS FOR Individuals

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD     (#G-10, Sec. 1)
   1st $50, To individual club members
    Sponsor: Stewart Bennetts
SUBMIT TO PHOTOGRAPHY CHAIRMAN:
Nancy Lee Loesch, 54 Carriage Dr, Foothill Ranch 92610-2418
One photograph of a member's own garden (plantings to be focal point of photograph) taken by the applicant in the current awards year per application, no limit to the number of applications. Entries are judged on composition, color and quality of print. If written description is required, use application form.

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD     (#G-10, Sec. 2)
   1st $50, To individual club members
    Sponsor: Ronni Dale
SUBMIT TO PHOTOGRAPHY CHAIRMAN:
Nancy Lee Loesch, 54 Carriage Dr, Foothill Ranch 92610-2418
One photograph of a cactus, or cacti, grown and maintained by applicant, in a container or planted in the ground. Include brief description, how and where grown and botanical name, to be taken by the applicant in the current awards year per application, no limit to the number of applications. Entries are judged on composition, color and quality of print. If written description is required, use application form.

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD     (#G-10, Sec. 3)
   1st $50, To individual club members
    Sponsor: Rosalie Hooper
SUBMIT TO PHOTOGRAPHY CHAIRMAN:
Nancy Lee Loesch, 54 Carriage Dr, Foothill Ranch 92610-2418
One photograph of a named rose, single bloom or spray, grown by applicant. taken by the applicant in the current awards. Include brief description, how and where grown. No limit to the number of applications.  Entries are judged on composition, color and quality of print. If written description is required, use application form.

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD     (#G-10, Sec. 4)
   1st $50, To individual club members
    Sponsor: Shirley Kirby
SUBMIT TO PHOTOGRAPHY CHAIRMAN:
Nancy Lee Loesch, 54 Carriage Dr, Foothill Ranch 92610-2418
One photograph of a flowering tree or shrub, in bloom, grown by applicant taken by the applicant in the current awards year per application, Give botanical name. No limit to the number of applications. Entries are judged on composition, color and quality of print. If written description is required, use application form.

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD     (#G-10, Sec. 5)
   1st $50, To individual club members
    Sponsor: Rita Desilets
SUBMIT TO PHOTOGRAPHY CHAIRMAN:
Nancy Lee Loesch, 54 Carriage Dr, Foothill Ranch 92610-2418
A photograph taken at a California arboretum or botanic garden taken by the applicant in the current awards year per application, no limit to the number of applications. Entries are judged on composition, color and quality of print. Plantings to be the focal point of photograph. Include a brief description. If written description is required, use application form.

 PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION AWARDS FOR Individuals
        
PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION: MEMBER GARDENS (#G-6-i, Sec. A)
   1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th ribbons, To individuals
Sponsor:   Mary Lou Goodwin in memory of Christine Kemp
SUBMIT TO PHOTOGRAPHY CHAIRMAN:
Nancy Lee Loesch, 54 Carriage Dr, Foothill Ranch 92610-2418
For five (5) color photographs of garden areas in members’ gardens taken during the awards year by a single, named garden club member (amateur photographer) submitted without individual credit. Mount each photograph separately and place in plastic protector, Secure in  an 81/2" X 11" pronged theme binder. Photographs will be judged on composition and clarity. 

PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION: FLORAL DESIGNS (#G-6-i, Sec. B)
   1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th ribbons, To individuals
Sponsor:   Mary Lou Goodwin in memory of Christine Kemp
SUBMIT TO PHOTOGRAPHY CHAIRMAN:
Nancy Lee Loesch, 54 Carriage Dr, Foothill Ranch 92610-2418
For five (5) close-up photographs of flower arrangements made by members,   staged singly without award ribbons, taken during the awards year a single, named garden club member (amateur photographer) submitted without individual credit. Mount each photograph separately and place in plastic protector, Secure in  an 81/2" X 11" pronged theme binder. Photographs will be judged on composition and clarity. 

PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION: GARDEN FLOWERS (#G-6-i, Sec. C)
   1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th ribbons, To individuals
Sponsor:   Mary Lou Goodwin in memory of Christine Kemp
SUBMIT TO PHOTOGRAPHY CHAIRMAN:
Nancy Lee Loesch, 54 Carriage Dr, Foothill Ranch 92610-2418
For five (5) close-up photographs of five different flowers, taken during the awards year a single, named garden club member (amateur photographer) submitted without individual credit. Mount each photograph separately and place in plastic protector, Secure in  an 81/2" X 11" pronged theme binder. Photographs will be judged on composition and clarity. 

PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION: FRUITS AND/OR VEGETABLES
 (#G-6-i, Sec. D)
   1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th ribbons, To individuals
Sponsor:   Mary Lou Goodwin in memory of Christine Kemp
SUBMIT TO PHOTOGRAPHY CHAIRMAN:
Nancy Lee Loesch, 54 Carriage Dr, Foothill Ranch 92610-2418
For five (5) close-up photographs of five different fruits and/or vegetables, taken during the awards year by a single, named garden club member (amateur photographer) submitted without individual credit. Mount each photograph separately and place in plastic protector, Secure in  an 81/2" X 11" pronged theme binder. Photographs will be judged on composition and clarity. 

PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION AWARDS FOR CLUBS

PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION: MEMBER GARDENS (#G-6-c, Sec. A)
   1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th ribbons, To clubs
Sponsor:   Mary Lou Goodwin in memory of Christine Kemp
SUBMIT TO PHOTOGRAPHY CHAIRMAN:
Nancy Lee Loesch, 54 Carriage Dr, Foothill Ranch 92610-2418
For five (5) color photographs of garden areas in members’ gardens taken during the awards year by one or more garden club members (amateur photographer) submitted without individual credit. Mount each photograph separately and place in plastic protector, Secure in a pronged theme binder. Photographs will be judged on composition and clarity. 

PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION: FLORAL DESIGNS (#G-6-c, Sec. B)
   1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th ribbons, To clubs
Sponsor:   Mary Lou Goodwin in memory of Christine Kemp
SUBMIT TO PHOTOGRAPHY CHAIRMAN:
Nancy Lee Loesch, 54 Carriage Dr, Foothill Ranch 92610-2418
For five (5) close-up photographs of flower arrangements made by members,   staged singly without award ribbons, taken during the awards year by one or more garden club members (amateur photographer) submitted without individual credit. Mount each photograph separately and place in plastic protector, Secure in a pronged theme binder. Photographs will be judged on composition and clarity. 

PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION: GARDEN FLOWERS (#G-6-c, Sec. C)
   1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th ribbons, To individuals
Sponsor:   Mary Lou Goodwin in memory of Christine Kemp
SUBMIT TO PHOTOGRAPHY CHAIRMAN:
Nancy Lee Loesch, 54 Carriage Dr, Foothill Ranch 92610-2418
For five (5) close-up photographs of five different flowers, taken during the awards year a single, named garden club member (amateur photographer) submitted without individual credit. Mount each photograph separately and place in plastic protector, Secure in  an 81/2" X 11" pronged theme binder. Photographs will be judged on composition and clarity. 

PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION: FRUITS AND/OR VEGETABLES
 (#G-6-c, Sec. D)
   1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th ribbons, To individuals
Sponsor:   Mary Lou Goodwin in memory of Christine Kemp
SUBMIT TO PHOTOGRAPHY CHAIRMAN:
Nancy Lee Loesch, 54 Carriage Dr, Foothill Ranch 92610-2418
For five (5) close-up photographs of five different fruits and/or vegetables, taken during the awards year by a single, named garden club member (amateur photographer) submitted without individual credit. Mount each photograph separately and place in plastic protector, Secure in  an 81/2" X 11" pronged theme binder. Photographs will be judged on composition and clarity. 

 PUBLICATION OTHER THAN A YEARBOOK or NEWSLETTER(#PR-2,Sec.4)
1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10, certificates   To clubs or districts
Sponsors: Robin and Greg Pokorski       
Submit to CGCI Publicity CO-Chairman
Julie West, 850 Grandview Road, Sebastopol 95472-2930
To a club or district for an article or publication, other than a yearbook or newsletter, published during the awards year. Submit in an envelope with application and, in a #10 envelope, an evaluation form.

SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP AWARD FOR A CLUB (#G-9, Sec. A)          
1st $25  To a club
Sponsor:  Elisabeth A. Tufo.
    In memory of Alice F. Hirsch, CGCI President 1974-1976
SUBMIT TO SEMINAR/STUDY GROUP CHAIRMAN:
Joyce and Bob Marlin, 839 E. Tulare Avenue, Visalia 93292-1511
For a workshop or seminar given for garden club members. Written report describing the event, with photographs and any other pertinent material. This Section A for club workshop.

SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP AWARD FOR A DISTRICT (#G-9, Sec. B)    
1st $25  To a district
Sponsor:  Elisabeth A. Tufo.
    In memory of Alice F. Hirsch, CGCI President 1974-1976
SUBMIT TO SEMINAR/STUDY GROUP CHAIRMAN:
Joyce and Bob Marlin, 839 E. Tulare Avenue, Visalia 93292-1511
For a workshop or seminar given for garden club members. Written report describing the event, with photographs and any other pertinent material. This Section B  for districts workshop.

TOURING AWARD      (#G-7)
   1st $50, 2nd $25, 3rd $15.  To clubs
Sponsor:   Joelle Holford
SUBMIT TO
Harriet Behrens, 27671 Via Turina, Mission Viejo 92692-2008
For organizing two or more tours during the year which encourage members to become acquainted with garden related sites within their 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 club.

WEBSITE AWARD    (#PR-5)                     
1st $50.  To a club or a district maintaining a website
Sponsor:  Southern California Garden Club
SUBMIT  TO CGCI WEBSITE CHAIRMAN
Ed Dempsey, 7738 Ophelia Ct, Citrus Heights CA 95610-2607  
Send five (5) sample pages of the website secured in a folder along with a completed Application Form  and an  Evaluation Form in a #10 envelope.

VIDEO AWARD      (#PR-6)                
   1st $100.  To clubs or districts
Sponsors: Martha Ann Walter
SUBMIT TO CGCI AWARDS CHAIRMAN
Nancy Lee Loesch, 54 Carriage Dr, Foothill Ranch 92610-2418
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

MARIE S. WYMAN COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD      
   1st place $150.  To clubs
Sponsors: Phillip D. Wyman, Elliott Wyman, and Andrea Wyman Beacom
   Honoring their grandmother, Mrs. E.B. Wyman. CGCI President 1943-44
Submit to CGCI Awards Chairman
Maryanne Lucas, 1986 Channelford Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361-3558
For a project during the award year which has outstanding community impact. Description should include creative concept, implementation and achievement.

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