Winner’s Circle

Presented to:

Kitty Wo

The Garden Club of Honolulu

The Dorothy Vietor Munger Award may be awarded to members of The Garden Club of America clubs in competitive Floral Design classes at a GCA Flower Show. It is offered in recognition of creative work of outstanding beauty using predominantly fresh plant material. The design must have placed first, second, or third. Challenge class entries are not eligible. The award is not a substitute for Best in Show and will be given at the discretion of the judges.

“A skillfully crafted design — beautiful from any angle.”

Presented to:

Susan Uydess

Carmel-by-the-Sea Garden Club

The Catherine Beattie Medal may be awarded for a horticulture entry distinguished by its vibrancy, prime condition, and perfection of grooming. The exhibitor must have owned and grown the exhibit for at least six months. The medal may be awarded for a single plant, collection of plants, container garden, or cut specimen, but only if there is an exhibit worthy of the honor. It may be awarded to members of GCA clubs only; individual, joint, and club entries are eligible. The award should not be considered as a substitute for Best in Show. The medal may not be awarded to the same exhibit more than once; however, offspring of a Beattie winner are eligible to receive the award.

“Impressive effort for all plants to be in bloom and in prime condition. Amazing!”

Presented to:

Donna Rose

Worcester Garden Club

The Clarissa Willemsen Horticulture Propagation Award may be awarded for a horticulture entry distinguished by its prime condition, flawless grooming and difficulty of propagation. The entry must have been propagated and grown by the exhibitor for at least six months. This award may be given for a single rooted plant or a collection of rooted plants. The dates and method of propagation must be recorded on an accompanying GCA propagation card. The entry must have placed first, second, or third at a GCA Flower Show. The award may not be given to the same exhibit more than once.

“Balanced and symmetrical pair expertly propagated.”

Presented to:

Sharel Hooper

Garden Club of Lookout Mountain

The Rosie Jones Horticulture Award may be presented to a horticulture entry of exceptional visual appeal that reflects the spirit of growing with joy and enthusiasm and inspires others to propagate, grow, show and share horticulture. An exhibit that has been propagated by the exhibitor will be given special consideration but propagation is not a requirement. Perfection, while always desirable, is not a primary criterion. This award celebrates the ineffable joy inherent in the beauty and pursuit of horticulture.

“Joyous and inspirational.”

Presented to:

Gina Guerra

Pasadena Garden Club

The GCA Novice Award may be given at a GCA Flower Show in Horticulture to an exhibitor who is a member of a GCA club and who has never won first place or a GCA Special Award in the division entered of a GCA Flower Show, GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non-GCA Major Flower Show. It shall be awarded to an individual novice exhibitor for an outstanding exhibit. Novice entries placing first, second, or third are eligible for this award.

“Two Peas in a Pod—commendable effort!”.

Presented to:

Ruthie Taylor

The Little Garden Club of Memphis

Best in Show, selected from among the first place winners, may be awarded in each division.

“Showstopper! Pristine collection.”

Presented to:

Yoni Mayeri

Orinda Garden Club

The Photography Creativity Award may be awarded at a GCA Flower Show to a member of a GCA club in recognition of creative and technical excellence in response to the theme of the schedule. The entry must have placed first, second, or third.

“A creative and daring choice of components and colors yield a highly dynamic image.”

Presented to:

Sara Howsam

Broadmoor Garden Club

The GCA Novice Award may be given at a GCA Flower Show in Photography to an exhibitor who is a member of a GCA club and who has never won first place or a GCA Special Award in the division entered of a GCA Flower Show, GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non-GCA Major Flower Show. It shall be awarded to an individual novice exhibitor for an outstanding exhibit. Novice entries placing first, second, or third are eligible for this award.

“This photograph displays remarkable delineation and clarity of textures in a white-on-white image.”

Presented to:

Margy Pengilly

Piedmont Garden Club

Best in Show, selected from among the first place winners, may be awarded in each division.

“This elegant monochrome is striking in its simplicity. It has a wide range of tonality without loss of detail.”

Presented to:

Tracy Wheeler

Des Moines Founders Garden Club

The Botanical Arts Creativity Award may be awarded at a GCA Flower Show to a member of a GCA club for excellent craftsmanship and a creative response to the theme of the schedule. The entry must have placed first, second, or third.

“Highly creative interpretation of theme — ‘The Green Around’ — combined with a variety of harmonious and well-balanced stitches flawlessly executed.”

Presented to:

Marta Nelson

Garden Club of Norfolk

For outstanding exhibit by an individual novice exhibitor and GCA club member, placing first, second, or third in the class of Botanical Arts at a GCA or GCA Major Flower Show.

The GCA Novice Award may be given at a GCA Flower Show in Botanical Arts to an exhibitor who is a member of a GCA club and who has never won first place or a GCA Special Award in the division entered of a GCA Flower Show, GCA Major Flower Show or Sanctioned Non-GCA Major Flower Show. It shall be awarded to an individual novice exhibitor for an outstanding exhibit. Novice entries placing first, second, or third are eligible for this award.

Presented to:

Alice Farley & Leslie Purple

Wissahickon Garden Club

Best in Show, selected from among the first place winners, may be awarded in each division.

“An engaging bouquet, indeed! Extraordinary craftsmanship with exquisite attention to every aspect of the composition from contrasting textures and colors with everything remaining harmonious.”

Presented to:

Around the Green Virtual GCA Annual Meeting Flower Show

DIVISION V

Section 1, Conservation

and

Section 2, Garden History and Design Exhibit

Education

The Education Award may be presented to an entry, a class, a division or an entire show for exceptional merit which educates the public in keeping with the purpose statement of the GCA. This award may be given to GCA clubs and GCA club members.

“Impressive group of videos that educate the public about Frederick Law Olmsted and environmental sustainability.”

Presented to:

Garden History and Design Exhibit

Exhibit produced by The Garden Club of America Garden History & Design Committee Video Production Team:

Lisa Gadsden, Chair

Gail Babnew, Vice Chair

Sarah Drake, Vice Chair

Kim Heyn, Vice Chair

Liz McLanahan, Vice Chair

Ryder Ziebarth, Zone IV Representative

For an outstanding education exhibit at a GCA Flower Show which best demonstrates a particular aspect of horticulture, gardening, or landscape design thereby increasing the knowledge and appreciation of plants and their importance.

“A captivating and expertly produced documentary that provides an engrossing glimpse into the life and works of Frederick Law Olmsted. This carefully researched, thoughtfully curated, and visually appealing presentation provides a powerful introduction into the life and works of FLO, the Father of American Landscape Architecture. Eloquent language is artfully employed throughout the presentation to drive home the genius of Olmsted. Music is carefully introduced as the exhibit flows seamlessly through the early influences of Olmsted’s life and on to his major works.”

Presented to:

Zone II – The Goat Initiative

Wendy Dewey & Alice Wyman (with Miss Bo Peep)

New Canaan Garden Club

Best in Show, selected from among the first place winners, may be awarded in each division.

“‘Bring in the Goats!’ Educational, inspirational and innovative way to eliminate invasive vegetation to allow native plants to thrive.”