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DIVISION II | Horticulture
Special Awards:
The Clarissa Willemsen Horticulture Propagation Award, the Rosie Jones Horticulture Award, the GCA Novice Award in Horticulture, Best in Show, Education Award and Judges Commendations.
The Clarissa Willemsen Horticulture Propagation Award
For a horticultural entry distinguished by its prime condition, flawless grooming, and difficulty of propagation.
Presented to:
Ray Rogers
Town and Country 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.
“Amazing achievement! Shows great horticultural talent and continuous care”
The Rosie Jones Horticulture Award
For a horticultural entry of exceptional and inspiring visual appeal.
Presented to:
Grania Allport
Garden Club of Somerset Hills
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.
“Joyful exhibit, would make Rosie smile!”
The GCA Novice Award in Horticulture
For outstanding exhibit by an individual novice exhibitor and GCA club member, placing first, second, or third in the class of Horticulture at a GCA or GCA Major Flower Show.
Presented to:
Elaine Arciszewski
Garden Club of Madison
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.
“Wonderful achievement! You’re in the big leagues now!”
Horticulture Best in Show
Selected from among the first place winners, may be awarded in each division.
Presented to:
Louise Wellemeyer
Stony Brook Garden Club
Best in Show, selected from among the first place winners, may be awarded in each division.
“Stunning specimen with impeccable presentation”
The Education Award
Awarded for an entry, class, division, or entire flower show of exceptional merit which educates the public in keeping with the purpose statement of the GCA.
Presented to:
Horticulture Class 33: Freeman Medal Collections
All exhibitors in Class 33
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.
“All exhibitors Class 33: A Freeman Medal Plant Collection from your Garden”
Judges Commendation in Horticulture
Presented to all the exhibitors in a horticulture class of extraordinary merit.
Presented to:
Horticulture Class 2: Epimedium
“Delightful exhibit of dainty blooms”
Judges Commendation in Horticulture
Presented to all the exhibitors in a horticulture class of extraordinary merit.
Presented to:
All exhibitors in
Horticulture Class 33: Freeman Medal Collections
“Truly special and educational exhibit highlighting GCA Freeman Medal plants. Well done exhibitors!”