Nottingham Garden Club Honored With with Four Trophies and an Award By Garden Club of New Jersey
The Five Honors Follow $800 Grant for Blue Star Memorial Renewal
The Garden Club of New Jersey honored the Nottingham Garden Club with five total trophies and awards during the state club's annual meeting.
Club President Elaine B. said, "The honors recognize our garden club’s excellence in community service, education, restoration and preservation of gardens at historic sites, and bespoke floral designs that combine beauty, functionality and sustainability.”
The state club awarded four trophies to NGC--the Elizabeth Hood Silver Trophy, the Hazel Bowne Sternat Civic Beautification Trophy, the Garden Club of Toms River Trophy and the Pines Lake Garden Club Trophy. NGC also received one award--the Garden Club of Long Beach Island Award, including the Marianne E. McGarrity Memorial Award.
Trish Polunas, NGC Awards Chair, presented the trophies and award to the NGC committee chairs and members who produced the award-winning accomplishments.
The Hazel Bowne Sternat Civic Beautification Trophy
The Abbott House Herb Garden Committee was honored with the Hazel Bowne Sternat Civic Beautification Trophy for its commitment to researching the history of the garden and dedicating its time, money, ideas, plants and desire to reestablish and maintain the garden as part of the club's educational outreach.
Committee chair Suzanne said, "My committee of Lydia, Karen and her husband Tom, Victoria, Jeanette, Cathy Wa. and Cathy We. have been truly dedicated in restoring and keeping the Abbott House doctor’s herb garden authentic and educational.
"They took no shortcuts in researching the many herbs and their contraindications and then labeling each as a way to educate those who visit the garden. I couldn’t have asked for a more dedicated committee and we are all so gratified to receive these two significant and prestigious awards [Hazel Bowne and Pines Lake, below].”
It's presented to a member club which receives the highest score in proportion to size, for a one year or a continuing project, including restoration and preservation projects of historic places which have improved, benefited, beautified the community and stimulated civic pride and spirit.
The Pines Lake Garden Club Trophy
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The Abbott House Herb Garden Committee also was awarded the Pines Lake Garden Trophy for its effort in refurbishing, renewing and maintaining the medicinal garden that Dr. Abbott had originally used to cure illnesses. Committee chair Suzanne congratulated committee members Lydia, Karen and her husband Tom, Victoria, Jeanette, Cathy Wa. and Cathy We.
The Pines Lake Garden Club Trophy is a perpetual trophy held for one year. It was presented in 1987 in honor of the club’s 50th Anniversary. It's presented to a member club for arrangements and/or decorations of plant material in keeping with an historic building which is public and non-commercial.
The Garden Club of Toms River Trophy
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The September Floral Project Committee was awarded the Garden Club of Toms River Trophy for donating 240 mini floral arrangements to area nursing homes. Many club members donated flowers from their own gardens to help brighten the spirits and well being of patients. Committee chair is Patrish and committee members are Grace, Maureen and Esther.
Initially presented in 1983, this is a perpetual trophy held for one year. It’s presented to a member club with the most outstanding Mini Garden Education Center.
The Garden Club Of Long Beach Island Award
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The September Tree Planting Committee was honored with the Garden Club of Long Beach Island Award and the Marianne E. McGarrity Memorial Award for supporting youth programs with Crockett Middle School. Committee chair is Kristine and committee members are Joe, Jay, Eileen, Cathy Wa., Kelly and Stacy .
The Long Beach award honors a state member club showing outstanding interest, leadership, involvement, and service to its community by acting as a forum and facilitator for other community groups in related areas, such as: youth programs, zoning, shade tree, environmental commissions, library exhibits or programs and other evidences of participation and concern. The McGarrity Memorial is a monetary award of $100 to be granted each year in honor of Marianne McGarrity for a youth program.
The Elizabeth Hood Silver Trophy
The Website Committee was awarded the Elizabeth Hood Silver Trophy for creating a website to increase awareness of the club, provide an information source for members and recruit new members. Committee chair is Kelly and committee members are Lynn, John and Jim.
A perpetual trophy held for one year. Presented to a member club whose Garden Education Center, in proportion to size, has contributed the greatest service to its community by furthering horticultural interest and providing educational information.
The Plant America Blue and Gold Star Beautification Grant
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The Nottingham Garden Club Blue Star Memorial Committee was granted $800 by the Plant America Blue and Gold Star Beautification Program. The program is an initiative by the National Garden Club and Keep America Beautiful. Work like that accomplished by the club's Blue Star Memorial Committee is part of a broader effort that honors U.S. veterans and military families by cleaning and landscaping thousands of memorial sites across the country.
It's especially appropriate as this year marks America's 250th anniversary. The committee refurbished the memorial on Rt. 33 across from Bernie’s Bike Shop. The Blue Star Memorial Garden in Hamilton honors the service and sacrifices of our veterans in all branches of the military. Committee co-chairpersons are Melissa and Maria and committee members are Jay, Joan, Elaine G., Kathy, Jay M., Fran, Joanne, Kelly, Stacy and Nancy F.