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Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. 
Awards 2007 - 2009
General Rules

1. Award Year: January 1 to December 31. This applies to all applications, except where otherwise indicated
in an award description.

2.  Deadline: All awards shall be postmarked no later than December 1st.   All LGCF Awards shall conform to
NGC Award Rules.     See National Gardener July/August and September/October issues of each year.

3.   Where to Send Award Applications: Books of Evidence and Yearbooks must be sent to the respective LGCF
Chairmen designated in the Awards Rules.  The names and addresses of LGCF Officers and Chairmen appear only
in the Directory Issue of the Newsletter. Each Club President and Awards Chairman should carefully study
these General Rules and the Rules shown for each of the listed Awards.

4. Forms: The only application forms for LGCF Awards are the Garden Club Achievement Application Form (#1)
and the Horticulture Honor Roll Application Form (#5B).

5. How to Apply for An Award: All applications, except the Yearbook, are to be presented in a theme-type
folder (Oxford or Mead, for example), typewritten or computer generated,  and  must  include  all
information  and evidence pertinent to the particular award, such as dated news clippings or pictures, with
date and name of newspaper cut from newspaper, photographs, letters, etc. Data is to be brief, well-secured
(not paper clipped). Clear plastic covers, held together by slip-on type binders are not acceptable.
Applications are to be no more than 6 pages back and front-total of 12 pages, with the exception of the
Publicity Press Book, for which there is no limit on the number of pages. Clear plastic pages covers (slip-in
type) may be used. Please be neat and concise. A distinctive presentation is always a plus!

6.  Cover Label:  Type Award number, Name of Award, Club Name, Membership Number, District and Year.

7.  State Chairmen who are Judging Awards: You shall compile a list of Award Applications received AND a list
of LGCF Award Winners. There will be one first place, one second place, one third place and one honorable
mention winner in each category.   These lists shall be sent to the LGCF Awards Chairman, postmarked no later
than January 15th. Exception to this date is Award # 22 Publicity Press Book.  A list of winners of Award #22
shall be sent to the LGCF Awards Chairman as soon after judging as is possible.    Those awards deemed
eligible by the respective Chairmen and conforming to specific NGC Award requirements shall be sent to the
LGCF-NGC Awards Chairman, postmarked no later than January 1st.

8. Deep South Awards: Many Deep South Awards may be available to your club. Rules and listings follow this
section of the Newsletter.   Please note:   If your club wishes to submit an application for a LGCF Award
which may also be eligible for a NGC Award and a Deep South Award, two separate (duplicate or similar)
applications must be made.    Each application must conform to the specific award requirements.    Deep South
Award applications are not forwarded to NGC, with the exception of the Publicity Press Book Award. Consult
the LGCF Deep South Awards Chairman for more information.

BOOK OF E\TDENCE - CHANGE IN NUMBER OF PAGES REQUIRED 
Effective immediately, the guidlines for preparing a book of evidence for all Deep South and LGCF awards must
conform to 2003 NGC regulations.
Printed in The National Gardener, Sept/Oct. 2003. NGC. Inc. awards 2003-2005, reference page 31, item 8.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARING A BOOK OF EVIDENCE 1.-7.
Presentation: must NOT exceed 6 pages, front and back, for a minimum of 12 surfaces. Note 1.-7., all changes
apply.

AWARD # 1 GARDEN CLUB ACHIEVEMENT
Send application to:
LGCF Awards Chairman
Georgie Petitjean 1006 E. 5th St., Crowley 70526-3952
To be eligible for Award #1, the application must comply with the following rules. More or less material than
called for disqualifies the application.
1.  Garden Club Achievement Application Form
2.  Brief summary, not more than two (2) typewritten pages, describing club's activity or project in any one
of LGCF or NGC objectives,  such as Birds, Garden Therapy, Civic Development, etc.
3.   Front and back of one page, (ONLY ONE), for publicity, letter of thanks, and/or photographs of evidence
of objective accomplished.
4. NO YEARBOOK is to be included.
5. The required pages are to be well-secured, not paper clipped, in a theme-type folder.
300 or more points: Gold Seal Certificate with Gold Ribbon
200-299 points: Gold Seal Certificate
100-199 points: Blue Seal
99 points or less: No Award


AWARD #2 YEARBOOK AWARD
Send one copy of yearbook to:
Club Yearbook Chairman
Sherri Labbe
701 Wellington Dr., Houma 70360-7124 

First Place winners in each category are eligible for NCG Award #16. The Club Yearbook Chairman will submit
First Place winners for NGC Award #16. A certificate and $10.00 will be presented to the best club yearbook,
in each of the following categories:
2A Clubs under 20 members
2B Clubs with 20-29 members
2C Clubs with 30-44 members
2D Clubs with 45-69 members
2E Clubs with 70-99 members
2F Clubs with 100-300 members
2G Clubs more than 300 members
Certificates will be awarded to Second and Third Places, and Honorable Mention in the above categories.
Certificates of Recognition will be given to the clubs whose yearbooks score 95 or above and are not among
the top winners (1", 2nd, 3rd, Hon. Mention).

POINT SYSTEM FOR SCORING YEARBOOKS
FORMAT .....................................15
A.  BOOK STRUCTURE..........................3
Practicality, convenient size (1); durability (1), neatness (1)
B.  ARRANGEMENT OF CONTENTS   .............12
1.  Cover (2): Name of Club (1); town, state, year (1) Design is optional. If permanent binder is used,
substitute paper cover for contest.
2. Title Page (4): Name of Club (1); town, state, year (1); number of members (1); NGC and other
organizational memberships (1).
3.  Subsequent Pages (6): Names and addresses of NGC president, regional director, LGCF president, district
director, council chairman (if any) (2); club officers (1); club membership roster with complete mailing
addresses, zip codes and phone numbers (2); calendar of events other than regular meetings (1).
PROGRAM CONTENT .........................85
A.  CLUB MEETINGS   ..........................50
1.  At least seven meetings a year (5)
2.  Dates of meetings (5); Place of meeting (5); Name of speaker (5); Title of speaker's subject (25); Extras
-roll call, social activities (5).
B.  CLUB PROJECTS ...........................35
1.  Continuing Projects (5) and new projects (5) for year should be listed separately (1).
2.  Give location of continuing (1) and new (1) projects; description of continuing (5) and new (5) projects;
member participation in continuing (1) and new (1) projects.
3. Note where subjects of meetings pertain to project work (10).
TOTAL POINTS................................100

NGC's free publication, "Preparing and Judging Your Garden Club Yearbook" may be ordered from NGC Member
Services, 4401 Magnolia Ave., St. Louis MO 63110. You must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope, #10
size or larger.


AWARD #3 (A-H)
JUNIOR AND/OR INTERMEDIATE GARDEN CLUB AWARDS
(Juniors, grades 1-6, Intermediates, grades 7 - 9.)

Applications sent to:
Youth Activities Chairman
Barbara Coates 
99 Nursery Ave., Epps, LA 71237-9371

AWARD #3A YEARBOOK AWARD
A certificate and $10.00 will be presented to the best Junior/Intermediate yearbook. Certificates will be
awarded for Second and Third Places and Honorable Mention.

AWARD #3B
CARMELITE BRECHTEL JUNIORVTNTERMEDIATE AWARD
Eligible for NGC #10. May be awarded to a Junior/Intermediate Garden Club for outstanding Horticultural
activity. Grade level must be stated. See General Rules.

AWARD #3C
HORTICULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Eligible for NGC #14. May be awarded to a Junior/Intermediate Garden Club for outstanding Horticultural
activity. See General Rules.
AWARD #3D HONOR ROLL
A certificate may be awarded for accomplishments as noted below:
STANDARD RATING: Achieved by meeting the first five standard requirements for Juniors, and all seven
requirements for Intermediates.
1. At Least 6 student members
2.  Minimum of 5 meetings during calendar year
3.  At least one program per year on each of the following subjects: Horticulture. Conservation, Nature
Study, Floral Design and Flower Show Procedures
4.  Participate in a Flower Show
5.  Have a Club Project
6.  Have at least one workshop on one of the following subjects: Horticulture, Conservation, Nature Study,
Floral Design and Flower Show Procedure
7.  Have a Club Library.

EXCELLENT RATING: Achieved by meeting any of the five following for Juniors, and any seven for intermediates:
1.  Study of Birds
2.  Participation in a Conservation Contest (such as speech. poetry, essay, poster)
3.  Each club member able to quote "Conservation Pledge"
4.  Garden Therapy project
5.  Garden visits or field trips
6.  Litterbug program or clean-up projects
7.  Observe Arbor Day (plant a tree or shrub)
8.  Make a Club Scrapbook
9.  Make a Club Yearbook 10. Visit a State Park.

SUPERIOR RATING: Achieved by juniors who meet five standard requirements, plus any five excellent
requirements and any two of the following requirements:
1.  Sponsor a Standard Flower Show
2.  Participate in roadside plantings
3.  Participate in one or more plantings at public buildings (church, school, municipal)

4.  Plant and care for a flower or vegetable garden
5.  Plant and care for at least two container plants
6.  Apply for at least three LGCF Awards.

AWARD #3E
AWARD OF MERIT FOR CONSERVATION ACHIEVEMENT
Eligible for NGC #32. A Certificate and $10.00 will be awarded to a Junior/Intermediate Garden Club which has
successfully carried out a conservation project. Grade level must be stated. See General Rules.

AWARD #3F
AWARD OF MERIT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FLOWER SHOWS
Eligible for NGC #47.
a. A certificate   will be awarded to a Junior/Intermediate Garden Club whose Flower Show scores 90 or more
as judged by the Standard Flower Show Evaluation Form.
b.    A   certificate   will   be   awarded   to   a   group   of Junior/Intermediate Garden Clubs for a
Flower Show that scores 90 or more, as judged by the Standard Flower Show Evaluation Form. All procedures
relating to application for a Flower Show Award for a Senior Garden Club are applicable to the
Junior/Intermediate Garden Club application.  Follow procedures in Rules 9 and 10A in presentation.

AWARD #3G GARDEN THERAPY AWARD
A certificate may be awarded to a Junior/Intermediate Garden Club for having sponsored an outstanding program
of garden therapy whereby handicapped and/or institutionalized or special needs individuals in one or more
institutions have received noteworthy benefit. Grade level must be stated. See General Rules.

AWARD #3H ARBOR DAY AWARD
A certificate may be awarded to a Junior/Intermediate Garden Club for conducting a tree/shrub planting
ceremony during the month of January. Grade level must be stated. See General Rules.
Note: Senior Garden Clubs who contribute outstanding service toward the promotion of gardening among youth
may apply for NGC Award #8. Award application made through LGCF-NGC Awards Chairman.

AWARD #4
HIGH SCHOOL GARDEN CLUB AWARDS
Contact LGCF Awards Chairman for listing of these awards.

AWARD #5 (A-D) HORTICULTURE AWARD
All applications sent to:
Horticulture Chairman 
Connie Thibodeaux 
451 W. Vine St., 
Eunice 70535-4120

AWARD #5A HORTICULTURE PAPER AWARD
A Certificate of Merit and $10.00 will be awarded to the author and garden club member of a Horticulture
Paper. Points considered in judging are informative data and comprehensive treatment of subject matter. This
paper must be submitted in duplicate. If merited, Certificates will be given Second, Third and Honorable
Mention.
Criteria: Length of no more than 750 words; all words count; title page and bibliography excluded; dates
count as one word. It should be prepared in black ink, typed, double spaced using a standard, non-script font
no smaller than 12 point or larger than 14 point. Paper must be the author's own work.
Essay must have a bibliography listing all references utilized. Internet resources, if used, should be cited
in a similar format to that used for printed resources. Add the electronic address used to access the
document as supplementary information. (Any paper with information copied directly from sources without using
quotes will be disqualified.)
Title page to include: Author's full name and address, phone number (optional), e-mail address (optional),
name of author's garden club and district, and number of words in paper.
Judging will be based on historical accuracy, adherence to topic, organization of material, interest,
spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness. Pictures, maps, drawings, graphics, and other such additions
will not be considered in judging and should not be included.

AWARD #5 B HORTICULTURE HONOR ROLL
A certificate with Blue Seal will be awarded to a club making 100 points or more. A certificate with Gold
Seal for Outstanding Achievement in Horticulture will be awarded to a club making 200 or more points. Use
Horticulture Honor Roll application form. See General Rules.

AWARD #5C
CERTIFICATE FOR
EXCELLENCE IN HORTICULTURE
A certificate with Green Rosette for Excellence in Horticulture or Horticulture Education may be awarded to
an individual, who may or may not be a Garden Club member, for Excellence in Horticulture interpreted as
outstanding service, to development of new hybrids, achievement in research, or disease control and/or
education in any of these fields. Authorship of books, pamphlets, magazine articles, etc. will be considered
for this award. See General Rules.

AWARD #5D
CERTIFICATE FOR CREATIVE HORTICULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT
Eligible for NGC #4. A certificate with orange, blue and green ribbons may be awarded to an individual who is
a LGCF Garden Club member for Creative Horticultural Achievement which makes a permanent contribution to
Horticulture. In the case of the development of a new variety, it is requested that a statement from the
respective Plant Society be submitted with the application. See General Rules.

AWARD #6
JO N. EVANS
ROADSIDE IMPROVEMENT AWARD
Donor: District V
Eligible for DS Award #9; NGC Awards #20, 56-2, or 64
Send application to:
Environmental Incentives Chairman
Jean Gilstrap 
161 Donna Dr. Pvt #10 
Farmerville 71241-7245
A Certificate and $25.00 may be awarded to a garden club for outstanding Roadside Improvement. $15.00 for
Second Place and $10.00 for Third Place. Honorable Mention certificates will be awarded, if merited. See
General Rules.

AWARD #7 (A-B)
INTER-CLUB RELATIONS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Send Application to:
Inter-Club Relations Chairman
Verlyn Bercegeay 
19284 Country Club Lane
Hammond 70401-3427

AWARD #7A CLUB AWARD
Donor: Mary Sue Colvin
A Certificate and $25.00 may be awarded to the Garden Club contributing most to the community through
cooperation with public officials, service organizations, etc. This award may be received by a club only once
in a lifetime. See General Rules.

AWARD #7B INDIVIDUAL AWARD
A medallion or charm may be awarded to an LGCF member whose garden club activity through the years has
contributed most to the community. The individual must be nominated by a Federated Garden Club and may
receive this award only once in a lifetime. Award application should include a summary of the individual's
activities and verification in the form of pictures, press clippings, letters or any other pertinent
material. See General Rules.

AWARD #8 (A-C) RADIO AND/OR TV AWARD
Eligible for NGC #27 Send Application to:
Public Relations/Radio-Television Chairman
Celeste Gomez
P. O. Box 765
Eunice 70535-0765
A certificate and $5.00 may be awarded to a Garden Club, a group of Garden Clubs, or a District for the best
garden-oriented programming in the following categories:

#8A Radio
1. A series of 13 programs
2. Public Service Announcements (10, 20, 30, 60 sec.)
3. Guest appearances 
#8B Television
1. A series of programs on community access cable TV or public TV station
2. Public Service Announcements (10, 20, 30, 60 sec.)
3. Guest appearances
#8C Best use of Radio and/or TV throughout the year to promote Garden Club objectives:
1. Radio
2. TV
3. Radio and TV
In A or B, section 1, scripts of programs must be submitted, each under its own title, with date and length,
and complete enough to clearly indicate the extent of coverage achieved. Include index of the entire series
by date and subject, and one taped recording (audio or video cassette) of any ONE of the programs. In A or B,
section 2, submit scripts of PSA's, including length and date first aired.
In A or B, section 3, submit tape of aired segment. NOTE: Request tapes of PSA's (unless you furnished tape),
programs, or segments from the station to assure best quality video.

AWARD #9
STANDARD FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE AWARD
Send Schedule to:
Flower Show Schedule Consultant
Harriet Osbome
4026 Lake Sherwood E
Baton Rouge 70816-4331 
The show must have been staged in the current Award calendar year. Any Standard Flower Show schedule, except
a State Show, may apply for Award #9. With more than one club sponsoring a Standard Flower Show, ONLY ONE
schedule should be submitted for this Award. However, each club involved in a winning schedule will receive
the Award A Certificate will be given to those schedules scoring 90 or above according to the revised Point
System. Schedule is to be submitted in a pocket folder.
POINT SYSTEM FOR STANDARD FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULES
A. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................7
May be on Cover and/or Title Page
1. Name of Club(s) presenting show
2. Location of show with complete address
3. Appropriate show theme or title
4. Date and times of opening and closing
5. Must include the phrase: Standard Flower Show
6. Must state if open and free to the public, or open and price of admission, or by invitation
7. Must include: member of NGC, Deep South Region, District
& Name of Local Affiliation (if any).
B. FORMAT ........................................8
1. Cover and/or Title Page
2. Table of Contents (optional), but all pages must be numbered
3. Committee Chairmen with telephone numbers
4. General Rules
5.  Standard system of awards and top exhibitor awards being offered stated in full or with Handbook for
Flower Shows page references include minimum requirements, and sections and classes where awards are offered
6. Divisions: (order is determined by staging requirements)
a. Division I: Horticulture or Design - specific division rules, sections, and classes
b. Division II: Design or Horticulture - specific division rules, sections, and classes
c. Division III: Special Exhibits - two (2) exhibits required to be eligible for this award. Sections may be:
educational, youth, sponsored groups, gardens, artistic crafts. Note: Commercial gardening exhibits do not
count toward the two required exhibits.
C. GENERAL RULES..............................21
1.  Stated information applying to the entire show..........18
a. Who may enter exhibits in each division
b. Complete procedure for making entries
c. Date(s), Time and place for entering and removing exhibits
d. Time of Judging
e. Specify chairmen to be present during judging
f. Specify obligation of the classification chairman
g. Phrase stated: Decision of the judges is final. Awards may be withheld if not merited
h. Phrase stated: Plants on the Louisiana native plant list may be used if garden grown or gathered with
conservation in mind. They must be botanically named.
i. Phrase stated: There must be an emphasis on fresh plant material. No artificial plant material can be used
in any division.
2. Correctness and clarity of all stated rules................3
D. AWARDS .......................................9
I. Information to be stated  ............................6 
a. List: all places, ribbon colors, and point values with statement that the NGC standard system of awards
will be used for all competitive judging.
b. List: all top exhibitor awards being offered with either full descriptions or Handbook pages. Include:
minimum number of exhibits and classes required; identify sections and classes eligible. 
2. Correctness of awards offered.........................3
E.   HORTICULTURE RULES and CLASSES   ...........20
1.  Information to be stated  ............................14
a. Phrase stated: All plant material must be fresh and have been grown by the exhibitor.
b. Rule regarding period of ownership prior to show
c. Phrase stated: All entry cards are to be filled out in advance, if possible, and in pencil. Advise how
entry cards may be obtained.
d. Specify restrictions on potted plant containers.
e. Phrase stated: All entries are to be labeled by genus species, and/or variety. Common names may also be
given.
f. Specify who is to furnish cut specimen containers. If required by exhibitor, specify clear, preferably
colorless, glass bottles. Include type of wedging and anchoring allowed.
g. Phrase stated: Classification committee has authority to subdivide classes as necessary (optional, since
allowed in the Handbook}
2. Correctness and clarity of stated rules ..................3
3.  Correctness of horticulture classes.....................3
F.   DESIGN RULES and CLASSES  ...................20
1.  Information to be stated  ............................14
a. Design must be the work of one individual, exception: club competition award, but plant material need not
have been grown by exhibitor.
b. Fresh plant material may not ever be treated in any manner.
c. If designer if unable to fulfill assignment, it is the designer's responsibility to find a replacement
(applies when advanced entries are required.)
d. Dimensions of allocated design space (frames of reference) and all provided background/staging. Advise if
designer must/may provide own staging needs.
e. Design scale of points (optional) or state Handbook page.
f. Freedom of style: traditional, creative, with or without required type.
g. List things permitted without schedule approval or refer to Handbook page.
2.  Correctness and clarity of stated rules..................3
3.  Correctness and clarity of design classes................3
G. SPECIAL EXHIBITS DIVISION.................9
1. Information to be stated  .............................6
a. Phrase or paragraph describing each educational exhibit
b. Description of staging facilities in all sections: size of exhibiting area, background color, tables,
restrictions.
2. Correctness and clarity of this division..........".....3
H. THEME OR TITLE EXPRESSED THROUGHOUT
ENTIRE SCHEDULE.............................6
1. Division and sectional sub-titles related to overall theme
2.  Design class titles appropriate
TOTAL .......100


AWARD #10 LGCF AWARD OF COMMENDATION
Send Application to:
LGCF President 
Sybil Colicchio
6325 E. Ridge Dr.
Shreveport 71106-2431 
Awards are approved by the Executive Council. The LGCF award of Commendation may be awarded to an individual,
organization or institution, not affiliated with the LGCF, for outstanding work in the field of horticulture,
conservation, or furtherance of other Garden Club objectives. Not more than two (one to an individual and one
to an organization) awards will be given annually Recommendations for this award may originate a club, a
group of clubs, or responsible citizens. This award may be received only once in a lifetime. See General
Rules.

CONSERVATION AWARDS
Send Application to:
Wildflower/Native Plants Chairman
Beth Erwin
P. O. Box 126
Collinston 71229-0106

AWARD #11A
CORINE ROBERIE
WILDFLOWER/NATIVE PLANT AWARD

Donor: Conine Roberie.
Eligible for Deep South #20 and #23, NGC #56.
A certificate and $25.00 may be awarded annually to a member
of a federated garden club or a garden club for the most comprehensive activity in the area of
wildflower/native plants.
This project is to be a concentrated effort in the area of identifying,     promotion, planting and
protection of wildflowers/native plants in Louisiana. Book of Evidence to include documentation according to
General Rules.

AWARD #11B
CORA POWELL CONSERVATION AWARD
Donor: The Federated Council of New Orleans Garden Clubs, Inc. A certificate and $25.00 may be awarded
annually to a member of a federated club, a member club, or group of clubs for the best Conservation Exhibit
staged in a Standard Flower Show. Application shall include one picture, a description and written evaluation
by judges for the standpoint of educational value, message impact, design, harmony and simplicity.

AWARD #11C SPECIAL CONSERVATION AWARD
A certificate will be given to clubs whose entire membership grows at least one native plant in their
gardens. Each garden club must grow at least five different varieties from the Louisiana Native Plant list
and each member must have the selected plant in her possession at least three months in order to qualify for
the award.

AWARD #12 CONSERVATION PROJECT AWARD
Eligible for NGC #6 or #41 
Send Application to:
Environmental Incentives Chairman
Jean Gilstrap
161 Donna Dr., Pvt. #10
Farmerville 71241-7245 
A certificate may be awarded to a single club or more than one club for meritorious achievement in any of the
following conservation activities: Education, legislative, field projects or year's overall program. Yearbook
necessary in application. The highest scoring single application will be submitted automatically for NGC
Award #6. See General Rules.

AWARD #13
100% NEWSLETTER
SUBSCRIPTIONS
A certificate will be awarded to each club whose entire membership subscribes to the LGCF Newsletter. No
application is required , but a copy of the club yearbook roster pages (with mailing addresses), along with a
check and notation of complimentary- subscriptions and/or LGCF Life Members, to the Circulation Manager at
the time of subscribing or renewing subscriptions. 

AWARD #14 A
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FLOWER SHOWS
Send Application to:
LGCF-NGC Awards Chairman
Kathy Bedenbaugh
42366 S. Range Rd.
Hammond 70403-1416 
A certificate will be awarded for clubs whose Standard Flower Show scores 95 or more. Consult the
September/October issue of the National Gardener and the Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007 Edition for further
information. The following show awards may be applied for: 
*Four Purple Rosettes per state Federation, one in each membership category, a club is not eligible to
receive this award two consecutive years. NGC #5 
*One Blue Rosette for Standard Home Flower Show, one club, NGC #17A 
*0ne Blue Rosette for Standard Home Flower Show, 2 or more clubs, NGC #17B 
*0ne Blue Rosette for Standard Home Flower Show, one club. some of show staged in public building. NGC #17C 
*One Blue Rosette for Standard Home Flower Show. 2 or more clubs, some of show staged in public building. NGC
#17D 
*One Rose Rosette for Council Standard Flower Show. NGC
#18A "One Rose Rosette for Judges Council/s Standard Flower Show. NGC #18B 
*One Red/White/Blue Rosette for Patriotic Standard Flower Show.
NGC #21 A, B 
*One Red/Green Rosette for Holiday Standard Flower Show.
NGC #22 A, B 
*One Green Rosette for District Standard Flower Show. NGC #30 A, B 
*One Blue/White Rosette for Near-Club Standard Flower Show. NGC #25 
*One Burgundy/Pink Rosette for Standard Flower Show staged in public building. NGC #57 A, B 
*One small Yellow Rosette for Standard Flower Show of Petite Exhibits.   Show must qualify as Petite Show in
Horticulture, Design and Special Exhibits. NGC #25 A, B, C 
YOUTH FLOWER SHOW AWARDS (or Youth Section of an Adult Standard Show) non-competitive 
* One Red Rosette for One NGC Youth Garden Club 
*One Red Rosette for Two or More NGC Youth Garden Clubs

AWARD #14B
FIFTH DISTRICT FLOWER SHOW JUDGES AWARD
Donor: District V 
Send Application to:
LGCF-NGC Chairman
Kathy Bedenbaugh
42366 S. Range Rd.
Hammond 70403-1416 
A silver traveling trophy will be awarded to a member club applying for a NGC Flower Show Award and receiving
the highest number of points on the evaluation of its Flower Show. This trophy will not be awarded to a club
in consecutive years.

AWARD #15
VALERIE BARNUM
CIVIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Donor: District V
Eligible for Deep South Award #1
Send Application to:
Civic Development & School Grounds Improvement Chairman
Jo Ann Blanchard
1702 McDermott Ave.
Morgan City 70380-1539 
A certificate and $25.00 may be awarded annually to a Federated garden club or group of clubs having
accomplished distinguished civic work by making permanent beautification improvements for public benefit, in
any planned undertaking that results in a change for an improved environment. Second Place will receive
$15.00 and Third Place will receive $10.00. An organized record of proof of the achievement shall constitute
the application. Actual "before and after" photographs of the project, cost sheets and adequate description
of the activities involved shall provide the required documentary evidence. See General Rules.

AWARD #16A-B 
GARDEN THERAPY AWARDS
Eligible for NGC Award #19. 
Send Application to:
Gardening Consultants Council President
Jo Ann Ryan 
1307 Delmar Ave.
Morgan City 70380-5957

#16A GARDEN THERAPY CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
May be awarded to a member club for having sponsored outstanding beneficial and continuing projects in Garden
Therapy, whereby handicapped or special needs individuals have received noteworthy benefit See General Rules.

#16B ESTHER CARRIERS GARDEN THERAPY AWARD
Donor: District V
A certificate and an award of $25.00 may be awarded annually to First Place, $15.00 for Second Place, and
$10.00 for Third Place to a club for outstanding work in furthering participant cooperation in Garden
Therapy. A complete record of plans, procedures and achievements shall constitute the application. See
General Rules.

AWARD #17 ARBOR DAY AWARD
Send Application to:
Arboriculture/Arbor Day Chairman
Gussie de la Houssaye 
204 Avon St.
Breaux Bridge 70517-5007 

The official Arbor Day in Louisiana is the third Friday in January. A certificate will be awarded to clubs
observing Arbor Day by planting trees and/or shrubs.     Include an informative and interesting program in
your ceremony.    Any tree planting ceremony during the month of January may be considered in observance of
Arbor Day. See General Rules. Deep South Arbor Day Awards #9 and #25 are available - see specific rules for
application.

AWARD #18 
VICKIE LACOMBE BIRD AWARD
Donor: Willie Hundley LaNasa 
Eligible for Deep South #8, NGC #42 
Send Application to:
Conservation/Natural Resources Bird Chairman
Eleanor Talley
2082 Eleanor St.
Vidalia 71373-3007
A certificate and $15.00 for First Place and $10.00 for Second Place may be awarded to the club which
contributes most to the study of and protection of birds. Certificates may be awarded to runners-up, if
merited. Applications must include verification pictures, dated press clippings, letters of appreciation, or
any other pertinent material, such as titles of programs, speakers, and a brief summary of the type of study.
If municipal bird sanctuary is maintained, include copy of ordinance.

AWARD #19
WILLIE A. HUNDLEY
PUBLIC RELATIONS AWARD
Donor: Willie Hundley LaNasa 
Eligible for Deep South #5 
Send Application to:
Public Relations/Radio-Television Chairman
Celeste Gomez
P. O. Box 765
Eunice 70530-0765
A certificate and $15.00 will be awarded annually to an individual Federated garden club, or group of clubs,
for accomplishments in garden club related activities with one (or more) non-member group/s or organization/s
in promoting, through good public relations, LGCF, Deep South of NGC projects. $10.00 awarded for Second
Place and a certificate for Third Place. Competition to be based on one and only one selected co-sponsored
project in a field such as conservation, horticulture, litter control, environmental improvement, youth
involvement, historic restoration, or any other meritorious activity promoting garden club goals which will
broaden the scope of public relations. See General Rules.

AWARD #20
PEGGY CAZES BUTTERFLY PROTECTION PROJECT AWARD
Donor: Peggy Cazes 
Eligible for Deep South #16 
Send Application to:
Butterfly Gardening Chairman
Mary Hazen
110 Gondress Dr.
Belle Chasse 70037-4424 
A certificate and $25.00 may be presented to the member club presenting the best butterfly project, which
contributes most to the study and protection of butterflies. If merited, Second Place will receive $15.00;
and Third Place will receive $10.00. If a Butterfly Garden is maintained, please include this in the
application. Application to include verification pictures, dated press clippings, and/or other pertinent
materials, such as titles of programs, speakers, etc. See General Rules.

AWARD #21
HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND/OR RESTORATION AWARD
Donor: Sue DeVille
Eligible for Deep South #3 and 13, NGC #50
Applications sent to:
Historic Preservation Chairman
Earline Williams 
911 Alexa Dr.
Iowa 70647-3949
A certificate and $25.00 may be awarded annually to an individual, club or group of clubs for an Historic
Preservation/Restoration project or Landscape project at an historic site. If a Landscape project, it must
comply with the principles of good landscaping set down in the Handbook of Landscape Design from NGC. Book of
Evidence to include landscape plans designed to professional standards. Planting plans and pictures should
show actual locations. Include botanical and common names, quantity of all plants used and arrangements for
maintenance.

AWARD #22 PUBLICITY PRESS BOOK AWARD
Eligible for Deep South, NGC Publicity Press Book Awards 
Books sent to:
Publicity Press Book Chairman
Linda Ryan
14303 W. Hoffman Rd.
Hammond 70403-1125 
Deadline: January 25. All garden clubs, districts, councils and garden centers belonging to LGCF may submit a
Press Book. Garden Club entries are divided into three categories based on membership: Small Clubs - 25 or
less; Medium Clubs - 26-50; Large Clubs - 51 or more. Certificates will be awarded to winners. For format and
content refer to Deep South Regional and NGC Award information.

AWARD #23 
SILVER TROWEL AWARD
Donor: Southwest Louisiana Judges Council 
Send Application to:
Cecil Revels, Council President
111 Acacia Dr.
Lafayette 70508
A Silver Trowel pin will be awarded annually to the person with the most outstanding horticulture entry in a
Standard Flower Show. Entries must include a 5x7 or larger, color photograph with the botanical name of the
exhibit and name of the exhibitor and are to be submitted by the Show Awards Chairman or club hosting the
flower show to the President of the Southwest Louisiana Judges Council for awarding at the Annual Convention.

AWARD NO. 24
BILLIE MASSA LITTER CONTROL AWARD
Donor: District II
Eligible for Deep South #7, NGC #45A/B
Send Application to:
Litter/Reclamation/Recycling Chairman
Camille Stakes
3828 Placid Lane
Lake Charles 70605-6773 
A certificate and $25.00 may be awarded to a Federated club, council of group of clubs for sponsoring a
project in the field of litter control encompassing such activities as waste reduction, recycling, and
endeavors for a quality environment. Youth involvement emphasized. Project documentation must include: extent
of involvement of individual club members; involvement of other organizations in the community, youth
involvement, including youth garden clubs and other youth groups; government involvement; the actual or
potential extent of the goals that the project accomplished; and the influence on the public for a quality
environment.

AWARD #25 MAUDE VISKELL DESIGN AWARD
Send Application to:
Annamary Miester
3614 Audubon Trace
Jefferson 70123-1565 
A certificate and $25.00 may be awarded annually to an individual exhibitor winning a Tri-Color, Award of
Distinction, Designer's Choice, Table Artistry, Petite Award in a Standard Rower Show, staged by one or more
LGCF member clubs. Only one application can be accepted from each individual; however, no limitation is on
the number sent from each show. Application must include: letter signed by the show chairman; 8 x 10 color
picture of design (please remove ribbons before taking pictures); name of exhibitor; exhibitors club; name of
member club or clubs staging show; district; date of show and Show Schedule. See General Rules.

AWARD #26
SARA GLADNEY
LANDSCAPE DESIGN AWARD
Donor: Landscape Consultants Council Eligible for NGC #28, 62 
Send Application to:
Landscape Consultants Council President
Linda Finley
4101 Mary Ann St.
Lake Charles 70605-4101 
A certificate and $25.00 may be awarded annually for the best designed landscape in a church yard or
neighborhood park by a Federated garden club, group of clubs or council of garden clubs OR an individual
garden club member. Application should be submitted in the year the project is considered complete.
Requirements are: Simple, workable plan to scale; pictures of the progress of project; narrative account of
the project and ultimate goal. See General Rules. Scale of Points for judging:
Design principles                          35
Function                                      20
Suitability to site                           10
Selection, placement, condition of plants and materials    15
Ease of maintenance                      10
Neatness of presentation                 10

AWARD #27
ZELDA ROSE EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT AWARD
Donor: Covington Garden Club Send Application to:
Carrie Martin
123 W. 19th Ave.
Covington 70433-3111 
A certificate and $50.00 may be offered annually to a member of a Federated garden club for the most
comprehensive activity in the presentation of an educational exhibit presented in a Standard Flower Show. The
applications will be judged for educational value, the organization of components within the exhibit and the
ability to attract and hold the viewer's attention. Application must include location and the date of the
Flower Show, 5x7 photo of exhibit, handouts, a written evaluation from the judging panes of the exhibit and
its staging and lighting. This award may be received only once by an individual.

AWARD #28
BETTY BAGERT
MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AWARD
Donor: Betty Bagert
A certificate and award of $25.00 will be given annually to the
District with the highest percentage of increase in number of members. The award will be based on the LGCF
Treasurer's list of paid members as of March 31, each year and no application is necessary.


National Garden Clubs, Inc. and Deep South Awards rules and special projects may be downloaded from their
respective sites. 
NGC ... www.gardenclub.org
Deep South ...  www.dsregion.org
LGCF  ..... www.louisianagardenclubs.org
You may also request a copy from Kathy Bedenbaugh, Deep South and NGC Chairman for LGCF.