National Garden Club Awards

NGC Award Incentives (State of Michigan Only)

All 1st Place Club Awards in each size category will receive $50.

All 2nd Place Club Awards in each size category will receive $25.

NGC Award Directions

NOTE: ALL general awards are due to MGC State Awards Chair no later than Oct. 1st.

Submit applications electronically whenever possible to General Awards Chairman:

Sue Soderberg
2175 Avon Drive
Traverse City, MI 49685
231-357-9811

1. Download the Award Application Cover Sheet to your computer and rename it and save it. Save is as follows: Award Category Abbreviation, Award Number with A,B, or C if applicable, Club Name (Please leave off Garden Club), and Size (S,M,L, or D for district). Example: CE1CEdensS
2. Send your Award Application as a PDF (preferred). Word will be accepted.
3. If you can, combine your file in one document with the Award Application Cover Sheet as the first page. If you can’t, please number your pages.

Using three pages total (single-sided) not counting the Award Application Cover Sheet. No report cover, binders or plastic sheets allowed. Exception may apply read award requirements carefully.

Completing the Award Narrative

Please complete each topic, if applicable. Use numbering below as a guide when completing the application. Refer to the scoring rubric used for a general or specific award to help you fill out your application.

1. Brief summary and objectives of project.
3. Involvement of club members, other organizations, etc.
4. Project expenses and means of funding.
5. Continuing involvement, follow-up, maintenance.
6. Attach or insert photos, digital photos, and/or landscape plan (does not need to be professionally drawn).