Awards
Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., organizes a dynamic awards program for its membership. The purpose of the awards program is to recognize the achievement of an individual, a club, or group of clubs that further the goals and objectives of Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., the Deep South Region, and the National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Awards Guidelines:
- The awards year is January 1 through December 31. As a general rule, all applications must be received no later than January 1. There are some exceptions, so note each awards deadline.
- District Awards: If a TFGC District offers distinct district awards, these awards are sent to the District Awards chair by December 1 for consideration. The District Awards chair sends the BOEs and Yearbooks to the State Awards chair by January 1.
- Flower Show Awards: All clubs having a flower show must send a letter of intent to the State Awards chair and the Flower Show State Evaluations chair. After receiving the letter of intent, the State Awards chair sends the club a Flower Show Packet that includes all necessary forms and other important information. The Awards chair and the Flower Show State Evaluations chair work closely together for award presentations.
- TFGC Treasurer: Clubs whose membership dues are not paid by June 1 are considered delinquent clubs and are ineligible for any awards. The Treasurer forwards the names of any delinquent clubs to the State Awards chair after June 1 for elimination from the Awards program.
- Publicity Press Books: Press books are due on January 15. Clubs send books to the State Awards chair for judging.
- If a club wants any Press Book or Flower Show Book returned, the club must include a self-addressed envelope and return postage. Otherwise it will be given to the appropriate District Directors in years with a convention.
- Any individual, group, or club who wishes to add a new award must apply in writing to the Awards Committee. Payment for the new award must be specifically established. After approval by the Awards Committee, the award is presented to the Executive Committee and then the Board of Directors for approval. This chair presents the specifications for NGC, DSGC, and TFGC awards at the Post Convention board meeting. The approved awards are then published for distribution to the clubs no later than the President’s meetings.
DSGC Unified Project
Deep South
Work with schools, cities, and homeowners to plant native flowers.
NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS
NGC Awards
We acknowledge those who have put forth endless effort to educate youth on the importance of gardening and horticulture; those who tirelessly work to grow club memberships; those who passionately strive to help their community—both locally and globally.