CENTRAL ATLANTIC REGION AWARDS
NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC.
Awards herein are available to C.A.R. State Garden Clubs, Member Garden Clubs and individuals as stated. The
chief purpose of these Central Atlantic Regional Awards is to recognize excellence above a State level. They are
designed for outstanding club projects or achievements that
are required before applying for an award from National Garden Clubs, Inc.
do not fit a National Garden Clubs, Inc. Award Category.
are not large enough in scope for consideration at the National level.
Application for Central Atlantic Regional Awards is made through the Awards Chairman of each State
Federation within the Central Atlantic Region. The State Awards Chairman sends the C.A.R. applications
to the Central Atlantic Region Awards Chairman, unless otherwise directed.
Delaware Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc.
National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Garden Club of New Jersey
Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, Inc.
Garden Club of Ohio, Inc.
The Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania
NATIONAL AWARDS WITH REGIONAL WINNERS
UNIFIED REGIONAL PROJECT AWARD
NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. - #12 EMERALD CERTIFICATE FOR UNIFIED REGIONAL
ACTIVITY - Awarded each two-year term.
Certificate may be awarded to a Region for coordinated activity in accordance with the programs and objectives of
N.G.C. in which all states in the Region have participated. Application is made by the Regional Director in the
second year of the administration. State Presidents within the region must sign the application to show their
endorsement of the activity and the application.
C.A.R. CERTIFICATE OF MERIT will be awarded each C.A.R. State Federation contributing to the chosen
Unified Regional Project for the Regional Director's current term. A summary of each C.A.R. State Federation's
participation (substantiated by publicity, programs, letters, photographs, etc.) will be sent to the C.A.R. Unified
Regional Project Representative. The Unified Regional Project Representative will collate the material and
compile the Book of Evidence for consideration by National Garden Clubs, Inc.
See C.A.R. Directory for current project.
Follow N.G.C. Requirements for Preparing a Book of Evidence
October 1 (second year of term) Regional Deadline: State’s Participation to C.A.R. Unified Project Award
Representative
January 15 National Deadline: Region’s Book of Evidence to National Awards Chairman
PUBLICITY-PRESSBOOK AWARDS
NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. - #44 PUBLICITY PRESS BOOK CERTIFICATE OF
COMMENDATION
Certificate may be awarded to winning books of evidence exhibiting quality, quantity, and diversity of coverage in
the print media promoting garden clubs and NGC goals and objectives. (See Award Issue of The National Gardener.)
Region is highest level of competition. Regional first place winner in each category is N.G.C. winner in that region.
Categories: Single Member Garden Clubs:
Small Club: under 29 members
Medium Club: 30-99 members
Large Club: over 100 members
Group of Member Clubs, Councils, Districts
Affiliated Garden Center
For additional information including requirements, format and scale of points see N.G.C. Award #44
February 23 Regional Deadline: first place books in each category sent to C.A.R Publicity Press-Book Award
Representative
March 23 National Deadline: first place books in each category sent to National Publicity-Press Book Chairman
MEMBER AWARD OF HONOR
Awarded to one member in each region whose volunteer efforts during a period of five or more years has made outstanding
contributions to club and community, in one or more of the following areas: Civic Development, Horticulture Therapy,
Youth Activities, Conservation, Landscape Design, Horticulture, Floral Design or All Around Excellence.
NATIONAL AWARD: Certificate
C.A.R. AWARD: Certificate.
Region is highest level of competition. Regional winner is N.G.C. winner in that region.
Eligibility: Any member of a State Garden Club, not currently a member of the N.G.C. Board of Directors
February 1 Regional Deadline: State forwards one entry to C.A.R. Awards Chairman
February 20 National Deadline: Region forwards one entry to National Award of Honor Chairman
Required Book of Evidence:
1. Six (6) pages or less, typed and secured in a folder
2. Title page to include:
a. Name of State Federation and Region
b. Area(s) of nominee’s outstanding contribution(s)
c. Name, complete mailing address and phone number of nominee
d. Name of nominee’s garden club
e. Sponsoring club, including president’s name, address and signature
3. Brief summary of nominee’s accomplishments
4. Supporting information to include:
a. Outline listing nominee’s accomplishments (including offices/chairmanships held) – Maximum 2 pages.
b. Picture of nominee (minimum 3”x 5” of reproduction quality). Name of nominee with complete
mailing address placed on an adhesive white label on the reverse side of the picture. Picture should
be placed in a self-addressed mailing envelope.
NATIONAL YOUTH AWARDS WITH REGIONAL WINNERS
(Winning entries will not be returned. They become the property of N.G.C. or, in the case of the Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl
Poster Contest, the U. S. Forest Service)
HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
Topics:
Consult The National Gardener (Award Issue—Fall of the first year of an administration)
Rules:
Length of essay: Between 500 - 600 words. The entry will be penalized if the essay does not conform to the required length. All words are to be counted. Students should write the essay so it is suitable to be published in the NGC
publication, The National Gardener.
Scale of Points:
Content - 65
Knowledge of Subject - 25; Practicality of Proposal - 10; Originality –15 ;
Subject Matter Well Organized /Clarity of Presentation - 15
Composition -25
Vocabulary –15; Conformance to Length - 10
Manuscript - 10
Wallet-Size Photograph, Name, Address, Phone Number, School Attending, Grade, List of Activities, and Sponsoring Club - 5; Neatness (a plastic folder keeps manuscripts neat) - 5
Eligibility:
Contests are open to High School students attending 9th through 12th grades. The contest must be sponsored by: single member garden club, group of member clubs, councils or districts; or a State Garden Club. All entries become the property of National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Deadlines:
Club entries must be sent to Youth State Chairman—Observe State Deadlines.
State Winners must be sent to Regional Youth, Intermediate, High School Written Contest Chairman by January 1.
Regional Winners must be sent to NGC High School Service Award & Essay Contest Chairman by February 1.
C.A.R. AWARD:
$100 to the first place CAR winner
NATIONAL AWARD:
A $1000 National Garden Club Scholarship will be awarded to the National Winner. If the Winner is an underclassman,
the $1000 Scholarship will be held by NGC, Inc. without accrued interest, until such time that the student enters college. At that time, the money will be forwarded to the Financial Aid Officer of the college that the student will enter. The second place winner will receive $100.00.
POETRY CONTEST
Topics:
Consult The National Gardener (Award Issue—Fall of the first year of an administration)
Rules:
1. All entries must be typed and titled.
2. Include name, address, age and school grade of participant on back of entry.
3. Sponsoring club must also be identified.
4. All entries become the property of NGC, Inc.
5. Poems do not have to rhyme.
6. Poems may be traditional verse, acrostics, bland verse, cinquains, diamond poems or Haiku.
Scale of Points:
Title – 10; Content – 40; Creativity – 30; Style – 20
Eligibility:
Kindergarten through Ninth Grade. Special Education: Kindergarten through Ninth Grade.
Deadlines:
Club entries must be sent to the State Youth Chairman – Observe Your State Deadline.
State Winning Entries must be sent to Regional Youth, Intermediate, High School Written Contest Chairman by January 1.
Regional Winners must be sent to NGC Youth Activities Chairman by February 1.
C.A.R. AWARD:
First Place winners for each grade level, Certificate of Recognition
Note: Only regional winners are considered in the judging for national winners. The winning entries will be compiled into a booklet, which will be made available to the winners.
SMOKEY BEAR/WOODSY OWL POSTER CONTEST
Topics:
Original drawings of Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl (not both) should demonstrate the applicant’s understanding of fire prevention and basic environmental conservation principals.
Rules:
The contest is open to individual student artists, who must be sponsored by a local garden club.
Each entry should be 11” x 17” in size.
Posters must feature Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl and must not feature both together.
* Smokey Bear posters must be based upon, and include Smokey’s fire prevention message, “Only YOU Can Prevent Wildfires!”
*Woodsy Owl Posters must be based upon, and include, Woodsy’s conservation message, “Lend a Hand—Care for the Land!”
Materials that can be used include: crayons, markers, poster paints, water colors, etc.
No three-dimensional, computer-scanned or electronically generated images will be accepted.
The artist’s name, address, home phone number, grade level, school, teacher’s name, sponsoring local garden club, city and state must be printed on the back of the poster in the lower right corner. (Do not use a dark marker for this information as it may show through.)
Scale of Points
Originality 20; Design 20; Slogan 20; Artwork 20; Overall Effectiveness of the Message 20
Eligibility:
Individual Student Artists in 1st – 5th grades
Deadlines:
Club entries must be sent to the State Youth Chairman by January 15
Five state winning entries must be sent to the Regional Ecotots/Juniors Poster Contest Chairman by February 15
Five regional winning entries must be sent to the National Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl Poster Contest Chairman by March 15
Note: All entries will become property of the U.S. Forest Service. Posters will not be returned to contestants. The U.S. Forest Service and the National Garden Clubs, Inc., may use the poster artwork for national educational materials and outreach.
CA.R. AWARD:
First Place winners for each grade level, Certificate of Recognition
NATIONAL AWARD:
The Grand Prize National Poster Contest Winner will receive round-trip airfare and accommodations for four to Washington, DC. A $100 U.S. Savings Bond will also be awarded to the First Place National Winners from each grade level.
C.A.R. AWARDS TO INDIVIDUALS AND/OR CLUBS
GENERAL RULES
1. The Central Atlantic Regional Awards Year shall be January 1 to December 31.
2. Books of Evidence shall be in the hands of the C.A.R. Awards Chairman, unless otherwise stated, no later than April 1.
3. Books of Evidence should have won a state award or be screened by the State Awards Committee to assure high quality applications.
4. Submission of a Book of Evidence for National consideration automatically eliminates it from competition for C.A.R. awards.
5. No club may win the same award two years in succession. (Note: Rule does not apply to National Garden Clubs, Inc. Awards with Regional winners.)
6. Awards will be presented and Books of Evidence will be displayed at the C.A.R. Conference. State Presidents may pick them up at the conclusion of the Conference.
7. Limit of one entry per state per award or per size category (small, medium and large club category).
8. Note that C.A.R. Categories of Club Size differ from those of N.G.C.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARING A BOOK OF EVIDENCE
1. Presentation: not to exceed 6 pages, front and back, for a maximum of 12 surfaces. Material must be attached to 8 ˝ ”x 11” pages placed in top loading sheet protectors enclosed in a soft cover presentation folder. Scrapbooks and oversized folders are not acceptable.
2. Label on outside cover: Name of C.A.R. Award, Name of Club, City and State Federation.
3. Page 1: Name of C.A.R. Award, Name of Club, Number of Members on whom N.G.C. and State dues are paid (Regular, Honorary, Life, Associate).
4. Written Text: neat, concise, covers all requirements in award description and meets Scale of Points for Format, Content, and Substantiating Data. (See requirements specific to the award.)
5. Documentation: photocopies are permitted (except for the Publicity-Press Book Award).
6. No Table of Contents or Summary is needed (Summary appears on Application Form).
7. When the same project is eligible for various awards, submitting exact duplication of books of evidence is not acceptable.
APPLICATION FORMS
All applications must include completed current C.A.R. application forms. The application form must be signed by the State President and State Awards Chairman
PROCEDURE
The State Awards Committee shall choose the Books of Evidence to be sent for C.A.R. awards. The State Awards Chairman will complete the C.A.R. Application Form and affix two copies to the inside cover with a paper clip.
Application must not be glued to the cover. ALL STATE APPLICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS SHALL BE
REMOVED PRIOR TO FORWARDING BOOKS OF EVIDENCE TO C.A.R AWARDS CHAIRMAN OR
REPRESENTATIVE. An evaluation sheet, using the appropriate scale of points, will be completed by the C.A.R. Evaluating Committee and will be included with the Book of Evidence when it is returned to the member club. The C.A.R. Awards Chairman and Assistant Chairman shall prepare certificates and have appropriate engraving completed by the Fall C.A.R. Conference
MONETARY AWARDS
Monetary awards sponsored by the Region may be subject to change depending on the financial status of the Region.
CIVIC DEVELOPMENT OR IMPROVEMENT AWARD
CERTIFICATE and $100.00 in each category
Categories (Note difference from National’s Categories):
Small club – up to 25 members
Medium club - 26-50 members
Large club - over 50 members
Awarded to a Member Club for the best project involving civic development or improvement. The project may be one that is completed in one season or may be a completed section of an on-going project.
Accomplishments during the current awards year should be emphasized. Project should benefit or beautify, stimulate civic pride, supply added conveniences or enlarged opportunities for the community. Advice and/or support may be obtained from various sources (city officials, civic groups, landscape architects, nurserymen, etc.)
NOTE - Refer to C.A.R. General Rules and Requirements for Preparing a Book of Evidence
SCALE OF POINTS
Format............................................................................................................................................... 10
Cover (1), Page 1 (1), Clear and Concise Presentation, Neat (7), Creative Approach, Eye Appeal (1)
Content-Project Quality.................................................................................................................... 80
Organization and Development of Project (20), Practical and
Aesthetic Value to the Community (20), Permanence of Project (10),
Scope and/or Size of Project in relation to size of club (10),
Community Advice and/or Support (10), Member Participation (5),
Distinction(5)
Substantiating Data............................................................................................................................ 10
Progressive Photography (3), Publicity (3), Financial Statement -
income and expenses (2), Statements of Appreciation (2)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN AWARD
CERTIFICATE and $100.00 in each category
Categories (Note difference from National’s Categories):
Small club – up to 25 members
Medium club – 26 to 50 members
Large club – over 50 members
Awarded to a Member Club for the best effort to create awareness of the need to protect and/or conserve our environment. May be for a completed project/effort or for a completed section of an on-going project/effort.
NOTE - Refer to C.A.R. General Rules and Requirements for Preparing a Book of Evidence
SCALE OF POINTS
Format............................................................................................................................................... 10
Cover (1), Page 1 (1), Clear and Concise Presentation, Neat (7),
Creative Approach, Eye Appeal (1)
Content-Project Quality.................................................................................................................... 80
Extent to which activities reached and influenced the community (60),
Scope of activities in relation to the size of the club (10),
Membership participation (5), Distinction (5)
Substantiating Data............................................................................................................................ 10
Photography (3), Publicity (4), Financial Statement (income and
expenses) if applicable (1), Statements of Appreciation (2)
THE VIOLET S. THORON AWARD
CERTIFICATE AND ROTATING ENGRAVED PLAQUE
Awarded annually to a Member Club, District, or State Federation (having no Districts) for an outstanding project in the field of Landscape Design and/or for conducting the most complete and effective program of education in Landscape Design. May be awarded for a single project or educational program.
Project may be one that is completed in one season or a completed section of an on-going project. Work completed during the current awards year should be emphasized. The Judging Committee on the State level shall include an accredited Landscape Design Consultant. The C.A.R. Landscape Design Representative shall choose a committee to judge the Thoron Award.
NOTE - Refer to C.A.R. General Rules and Requirements for Preparing a Book of Evidence
SCALE OF POINTS
Format............................................................................................................................................... 10
Cover (1), Page 1 (2), Clear and Concise Presentation, Neat (7)
Content-Project or Educational Program Quality.............................................................................. 80
Comprehensiveness of Project or Educational Program in Landscape Design (25), Development of Project or Educational Program (20)
Involvement with Public Officials (10), Public Relations with the
Community (10), Member Participation (10), Distinction (5)
Substantiating Data............................................................................................................................ 10
Publicity (3), Photography (3), Financial Statement – income and
expenses (2), Statements of Appreciation (2)
NOTE - Plaque shall be returned to the C.A.R. Awards Chairman one month prior to the C.A.R. Fall Conference the following year.
OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT AWARD
CERTIFICATE and $100.00
Awarded to a Garden Club or Garden Club Member(s) for an Educational Exhibit which relates to National Garden Clubs, Inc. objectives and is designed to instruct. Winning Exhibit will be displayed at the C.A.R Fall Conference, provided space is available.
Book of Evidence must include:
Typed summary of the exhibit; impetus for the exhibit, where and when exhibit was displayed, number of people viewing the exhibit, concrete results of the exhibit (if known).
Photographs of exhibit (Minimum of 2).
NOTE - Refer to C.A.R. General Rules and Requirements for Preparing a Book of Evidence
SCALE OF POINTS
Format............................................................................................................................................... 10
Cover (1), Page 1 (2), Clear, Concise Presentation, Neat (7)
Educational Value.............................................................................................................................. 55
Clear, Concise Presentation of Exhibit (25), Interest to Viewer (15),
Pertains to some facet of National Garden Clubs, Inc. Objectives (10),
Uniform Educational Tags and Signs (5)
Originality, Uniqueness, Distinction................................................................................................. 20
Staging................................................................................................................................................ 15
Attractive (10), Neat, Uncluttered (5)
JEAN LADSON OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
CERTIFICATE and $100.00 in each category
Categories (Note difference from National’s Categories):
Small club – up to 25 members
Medium club – 26 to 50 members
Large club – over 50 members
Awarded to a Club or Group of Clubs presenting the most outstanding garden club work that is not eligible for any other C.A.R. award. Youth involvement is considered a plus.
NOTE - Refer to C.A.R. General Rules and Requirements for Preparing a Book of Evidence
SCALE OF POINTS
Format............................................................................................................................................... 10
Cover (1), Page 1 (2), Clear, Concise Presentation, Neat (7)
Content-Project Quality.................................................................................................................... 80
Planning and Organization of Activities to Obtain Goal (35), Results
and Value of the Project (40), Distinction (5)
Substantiating Data............................................................................................................................ 10
Publicity (3), Photography (3), Financial Statement – income and
expenses (2), Statements of Appreciation (2)
FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE AWARD
CERTIFICATE and $50 in each category
Categories:
Small Standard Flower Show Schedule*
Standard Flower Show Schedule*
Advanced Standard Flower Show Schedule*
* Refer to Handbook for Flower Shows 2007, pgs. 7-14
Awarded to a Member Club, Group of Member Clubs, District, or Council for an outstanding schedule in its category.
Schedule shall be for a flower show held during the calendar year (January 1 through December 31). Winning schedule
must score 95 or more. The judging Committee at the State level shall include an accredited Flower Show School
Instructor and/or Flower Show School/Symposium Chairman. The C.A.R. Flower Show School/Instructors Chairman
shall choose the committee to judge this Award.
NOTE – Refer to C.A.R. General Rules
SCALE OF POINTS
Format............................................................................................................................................... 15
Terminology clear, Presentation Complete but Concise (10), Font size
and type readable (5)
Content ............................................................................................................................................. 70
All information included meets Handbook requirements for category
of show entered (40), Number and type of horticulture classes
appropriate for show size, awards offered, and season (15), Number
and type of design classes appropriate for show size, awards offered
and season (15)
Substantiating Data............................................................................................................................ 15
Schedule requirements, information and classes/awards, Organized in
a practical/functional manner (10). Theme Appropriate , workable
and evident throughout class schedule (5)
C.A.R. YOUTH EXCELLENCE AWARD
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION and $50
Awarded to the Youth Garden Club (sponsored by a Member Garden Club) which receives the highest evaluation in proportion to size for the accomplishment of N.G.C. objectives. Award is based on submission of a scrapbook documenting the activities of the Club using photographs, publicity, and a printed schedule of the year’s programs and projects. There is no limit on the number of pages.
SCALE OF POINTS
Format...........................................................................................10
(Cover, Page 1, Clear, concise presentation, neat)
Content..........................................................................................60
(Photographs and captions, Publicity, Printed Schedule of Year’s Programs and Projects)
Accomplishment of NGC Objectives............................................30
Total.............................................................................................100
OTHER C.A.R. AWARDS
MEMBERSHIP INCREASE CERTIFICATE
Awarded to the State Federation showing the greatest percentage increase in paid membership over the previous fiscal year. Regional Membership Representative determines the results by comparing National Garden Clubs, Inc. paid membership statistics between October 31 of the past and current year.
C.A.R. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
One (1) or more $1,000.00 Scholarships may be awarded each year and presented at the Fall Conference.
Each State may submit one (1) application. The application is sent to the C.A.R. Scholarship Awards Representative by the July 1 deadline. Applications are judged by three (3) former C.A.R. Directors chosen by the current Director and the current C.A.R. Scholarship Representative.
Application Requirements:
The NGC Advanced Scholarship Form is to be used. Follow all directions and include the following:
a. Application form.
b. Complete official academic transcript.
c. Personal letter from applicant, discussing goals, background, financial need and commitment to chosen field of study. (Limited to two typed pages, only).
d. List of extracurricular activities, honors, recognitions received.
e. Financial aid form.
f. Three letters of recommendation, focusing on the following, and limited to one typed page
1) Scholastic abilities
2) Character
3) Work related experience
A student who has won a N.G.C. Scholarship is not eligible for a C.A.R. Scholarship.
THE AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY REGIONAL PERENNIAL AWARD
Awarded to a Garden Club, Group of Garden Clubs, District, Council or State for an Outstanding Class or Section of Herbaceous Perennials in a Standard Flower Show.
Criteria:
1. Club, District or State Flower Show Chairmen may apply. (Plant Societies are excluded.)
2. Each State Federation in the Central Atlantic Region is eligible each year to receive one American Horticultural Society Regional Award for a class or section of Herbaceous Perennials in a Standard Flower Show held between January 1and December 31.
3. The Award shall consist of an American Horticultural Society Blue Rosette and a Certificate.
4. A class or section of Herbaceous Perennials in a Standard Flower Show may be eligible for the American Horticultural Society Regional Award in competition with other Clubs, Districts, Councils or the State within the Federation.
a. The overall exhibit must be of outstanding quality and include a minimum of 20 specimens. (NOTE - Refer to Scales of Points in the Handbook for Flower Shows)
b. Consideration shall be given to condition, staging, proper labeling, and rarity.
c. Schedule may state application will be made for this award, if merited.
5. The applicant must prepare a book of evidence to include:
a. Date, name of State Federation, name of show, and location.
b. Flower Show Schedule
c. Brief description
d. List of specimens in exhibit botanically named (genus, species, and cultivar).
e. Clear photograph of exhibit including staging.
f. Clear photograph of any top awards in exhibit, if applicable.
g. Book of Evidence not to exceed five single pages.
6. The Book of Evidence is sent to the State Awards Chairman by a date to be determined by each individual state.
7. That state’s winning entry is sent to the Regional Awards Chairman by April 1.
8. Six weeks before the C.A.R. Fall Conference the AHS Regional Awards Chairman sends a listing of winners (NOT Books
of Evidence) for the rosette(s) and certificate(s) to:
American Horticultural Society
7931 E. Boulevard Drive
Alexandria, VA 22308-1300
Re: AHS Regional Perennial Award
9. The AHS Regional Perennial Awards will be presented at the Central Atlantic Regional Conference.
