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Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc.

Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc.

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National Garden Club Awards

NGC Award Directions

Submit applications electronically whenever possible to General Awards Chairman: Sue Soderberg, 2175 Avon Drive, Traverse City, MI 49685, c231-357-9811 h231-929-1867 suesoderberg@migardenclubs.org
Application form is limited to three pages, plus the cover sheet, front of pages only. (No report cover or binders allowed. No plastic sheets allowed). (Exception may apply read award requirements carefully)

  • Award Size Club Groups are: Small 1-20 members, Medium 21-50 members, and Large 51+ members.
  • Application form will not be returned. (Exceptions: publication (i.e., books, CD, DVD). Copy entry for your files.
  • Download the Application to your computer and rename it and save it. Save it in the following way and order Award Category Abbreviation, Award Number with A,B,C,or D if applicable, Club Name (Please leave off Garden Club), and Size (S,M,L,Council, or District). example CE1DEdensS
  • It is preferred that you send your Award in pdf format. Word will be accepted.
  • If you can, combine your file in one document with the Cover Sheet being the first page. If you can’t, combine the documents put a 1 after you club size for the cover sheet and a 2 after the file for the rest of the report. (ex CE1DEdensS1 and CE1DEdensS2) The two documents will then be combined by MGC..

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

Using three pages total (single-sided)not counting the cover sheet. Please complete each topic, if applicable. Use numbering below as a guide when completing form. 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.
  2. Involvement of club members, other organizations, etc.
  3. Project expenses and means of funding.
  4. Continuing involvement, follow-up, maintenance.
  5. Attach or insert photos, digital photos, and/or landscape plan (does not need to be professionally drawn).
Community Enhancements







Application
General Scoring Rubric
CE 3 Specific Scoring Rubric
Environmental and Conservation

Application
General Scoring Rubric
EC 3 Specific Scoring Rubric
Floral Design

DEADLINE: To your state’s Award Chairman by your state’s deadline.

FD 1 Vision of Beauty Entry Form
FD 2 Application
FD 2 Specific Scoring Rubric
Flower Show Achievement

Flower Show Achievement Award Application
FS Achievement Award Show Data
FS Scale of Points for Judges
FS Achievement Award Evaluation
Award Application Details
Gardening


Application
General Scoring Rubric
G 1 Specific Scoring Rubric
G2 Specific Scoring Rubric
G4 Specific Scoring Rubric
Membership Advancement & Education






Application
General Scoring Rubric
MAE 1 Specific Scoring Rubric
MAE 2 Specific Scoring Rubric
MAE 3 Specific Scoring Rubric
Mae 4 Specific Scoring Rubric
Application MAE-2 Specific
Service and Recognition


SR 1,2 and 3 Application
SR 4 Application
SR 1 Scale of Points
SR 2 Scale of Points
SR 3 Scale of Points

AWARDS INFORMATION

Information

  • General Information
  • Forms
  • Previous Year’s Winners
  • Printable Award Lists

Award Categories

  • Michigan Garden Club Awards
  • Central Region Garden Club Awards
  • National Garden Club Awards
  • Yearbook Awards
  • Flower Show Awards
  • Youth Contests

Special Awards

  • Member Award of Honor
  • Michigan Consultants Council Garden Walk
  • MGC President’s Awards
  • Club of Distinction Award & President’s Report
The Wildflower Association of Michigan
National Garden Clubs Central Region

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