2011-2013
Coastal District Awards
A separate Book of Evidence must be prepared for each award and submitted to the Coastal District Co-Director by the said deadline. A Book of Evidence must not exceed three pages (One sided only), making a total of three single sided pages. These may be emailed to the District Co-chairman at anytime prior to or by February 1. If a hard copy is the only option you have …Folder color is optional. Pages with attached pictures must be securely fastened in clear sheet covers and should be 1 sided only.
Each Book of Evidence should include:
1. Name of award and award number (Ex: Container Gardening Award, #1).
2. Name of garden club, club president, and person submitting book.
3. A summary of your project, including the reason why your club considered this a worthwhile project.
4. One or more photos may be included, preferably a ‘before’ & ‘after’ if appropriate.
5. An indication of the costs involved and the source of funding (lengthy budget not necessary).
6. The number of club members who worked on the project and whether any community participation was involved.
Deadline: February 1, 2013
Submit to: Diana Haimerl
2638 Hwy. 917 East
Dillon, SC 29536
843-464-9846
HaimerlDiana14@aol.com
Scale of Points for Judging Awards
Conformance to Requirements Listed for Award 30 pts (3pts each)
1. Name of Club
2. Club President
3. Person submitting book
4. Summary of project
5. Why project was worthwhile
6. Cost and source of funds
7. Indication of approximate number of members who worked on project
8. Statement about community participation, if applicable
9. Number of pages (3)
Scope of Project 30 pts (10 pts each)
1. Appropriate for award sought
2. Appeared worthwhile for community
3. Had member & community participation
Book of Evidence 40 pts (10 pts each)
1. Followed ‘rules’
2. Neat, bound adequately, (not scrapbook-like)
3. Brief summary describing project clearly enough for readers to understand project and what the club was trying to accomplish
4. One or more photos included, ‘before’ and ‘after’ if appropriate.
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1. Althea Heniford Memorial Attendance Award: To a club having the greatest percentage of members attending the Spring District Meeting, excluding the host club/clubs. Numbers will be taken from the Presidents Reports by the Awards Chairman. (Sponsored by Loris Garden Club)
2. Civic Beautification Award: To the individual club or council for meritorious accomplishments in Civic Beautification. Book of Evidence required. (Sponsored by Nancy Corrigall)
3. Belva Finklea Memorial Bird Award: To a club or individual doing the most work with birds. Book of Evidence required. (Sponsored by Belva Greene)
4. Horticulture Award: To be given to a single club member or club with the year's best horticulture report. Book of Evidence required. (Sponsored by Rosemary Purcell)
5. Cuba N. Rutledge Memorial Rose Award: To a club for the best use of rose plants in a creative and meaningful project. Book of Evidence required. (Sponsored by Camellia Garden Club, Conway )
6. Thelma B. Suggs Memorial Educational Program Award: To the club sending in the most informative and educational program. Book of Evidence required. (Sponsored by Loris Garden Club)
7. Flower Show Award: To the club having the best flower show. Book of Evidence required. No Sponsor
8. Gladys W. Taylor Memorial Conservation Award: To a club member, club, or group of clubs for the most outstanding effort in any phase of conservation. Book of Evidence required. (Sponsored by Margaret Graham)
9. Roadside Development Award: To a club or council with the best roadside development project during the current year. Book of Evidence required. (Sponsored by Yaupon Garden Club)
10. Emily Stephens Environment and Litter Award: To a club member, club, or group of clubs for outstanding effort in environmental improvement and/or liter control. Book of Evidence required. (Sponsored by Emily Stephens)
11. State and National Objectives Award: To the club doing the most to promote current State and National Objectives. Book of Evidence required. (Sponsored by Jessie Dale McCollough)
12. Garden Therapy Award: To a club member or single club submitting a Book of Evidence with the most comprehensive work in Garden Therapy. (Sponsored by Georgetown Garden Club)
13. Gardener of the Year Award: Plaque to an individual club member who has done the most work to promote State and National Objectives. Book of Evidence required. (Sponsored by Margaret Graham)
14. Cora Hunter Memorial Floral Designs Award: To be presented to the outstanding club that places emphasis on member involvement in creative floral designs. Book of Evidence required. (Sponsored by. Margaret Graham)
15. Youth Award: To a club member, club or group of clubs for outstanding work and accomplishments with youth. Book of Evidence required.(Sponsored By Tish Galbraith)
16. Container Garden Award: To a club member or club having the best Container Garden. Book of Evidence required. (Sponsored by Dorothy Richardson)
17. JoAnne Johnson National Garden Week Award: To the club with the most comprehensive efforts in the promotion and celebration of National Garden Week. Book of Evidence required. (Sponsored by Joann Johnson)
18. Arbor Day Award: To the club or council with the most creative Arbor Day program designed to educate the community and make a lasting impact. Book of Evidence required. (Sponsored byBarbara Peterson)