The Garden Club of Indiana Amy Little Mason Wildflower Award Information

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The Garden Club of Indiana, Inc.

Member of National Garden Clubs, Inc.

THE AMY LITTLE MASON WILDFLOWER AWARD
An annual award of $100.00 and a Certificate of Award will be presented, when merited, at the State Convention to the club with the most outstanding project for the protection and/or propagation of wildflowers. It is hoped that this special award will inspire clubs to apply for a NGC Award.

The following categories may be used:

	1.	The Rural Highway or Roadside: Preservation and enhancement of the rural environment.
	2.	The Urban Highway: Access and entries to towns and cities. Median plantings with native grown plants.
	3.	Civic Project: This includes the use of native plants and wildflowers in a local area, such as a park.
	4.	Protection and preservation of an already established natural area with a diversity of native wildflowers.
	5.	Demonstration area showing the successful propagation of native plants.

Requirements:

	1.	Submit an application and book of evidence (see Award Rules)
	2.	Before and after pictures should be included. Photos showing the progress and completion of the project should be used.
	3.	A typewritten summary should describe the scope of the project including unique aspects and design features.
	4.	Membership participation and the role of cooperating organizations should be described.

SCALE OF POINTS

	Compatibility-adaptation to area	25 points
	Conservation	25 points
	Educational	25 points
	Visual appeal	15 points
	Membership and other organizational participation	10 points
	Total Points	100

A committee of three (3) members, including the , shall be appointed by the State President, to judge the books of evidence. Book of evidence (see Award Rules) and application are to be sent to the State Wildflower Chairman by December 1.