GENERAL RULES FOR ALL FEDERATION AWARDS
- AWARDS YEAR: March 1st to last day of February.
- DEADLINE: All entries must be in the Garden Center by March 1st.
- THE DEKALB FEDERATION CLUB PRESIDENT’S ACTIVITY REPORT: This report must be submitted annually to the Federation President by March 1st. Note: Presidents of clubs that are members of The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. will also do a second report, The Garden Club of Georgia PRESIDENT’S REPORT OF GARDEN CLUB ACHIEVEMENTS (due February 15th). A copy of the GCG President’s Report should be sent to the State President, the Redbud District Director, and the Federation President. See the GCG GUIDE on the GCG website for more details.
- ELIGIBILITY: Only clubs that are members in good standing with The DeKalb County Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. are eligible for DeKalb Federation awards competition. Junior Garden Clubs and/or Youth Groups must be sponsored by an adult member club to be eligible.
- AWARDS APPLICATION: Most awards no longer require a Book of Evidence. The Awards Application Form replaces the Book of Evidence. The Awards Application Form contains topics to be addressed. The length of the awards application is limited to 3 pages. All applications must be submitted on the current DeKalb Federation Awards Application Form, which may not be altered in any way.
Application is limited to three printed pages—front of pages only. The application form should not be counted as one of the three printed pages.
Binders, notebooks and vinyl sheet protectors are no longer allowed.
Completed Awards Application Forms may be submitted in one of three ways: electronically to the DeKalb Federation Awards Chairman; sent via US mail to the Awards Chairman; or dropped off at the Garden Center.
Awards Application forms may be obtained from the DeKalb Federation Awards Chairman, the DeKalb Federation website (DekalbFederation.com) or the DeKalb Federation Yearbook
- PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING: Applicants must complete the Awards Application Form and submit the original, unaltered form to the DeKalb Federation Awards Chairman by March 1st. This Awards Application Form and the accompanying three pages have replaced the Book of Evidence. Keep one copy for your files. Exception: For yearbook entries complete the information requested on the Awards Application Form (the first 3 lines), but do not answer the questions. Clip one folded copy of the Dekalb Federation Awards Application Form to the inside front cover of the yearbook.
- REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARING THE AWARD ENTRY: The exact same text and photos for Award Applications may not be submitted for more than one award entry. However, a project may qualify for more than one award and/or be described in several award entries in the same awards year, provided that new aspects are added to previously submitted projects or an entirely new list of projects is submitted. A club may win the same award in succeeding years.
Presentation is not to exceed 3 pages, The application form should not be counted as one of the three printed pages, fronts of pages only, for a maximum of 3 typed surfaces. There should be no loose materials included. Use spray adhesive, rubber cement or double-sided tape for affixing photographs. Allow time for adhesive to dry completely. Or, if you prefer, you may electronically import photos into your document. All information should be typed, and all photographs identified.
Written text should be concise, covering all requirements in award description and scale of points for presentation, achievement, participation, record or documentation. Photocopies are permitted.
Page numbering is optional. Exceptions: Scrapbook and Yearbook.
- AWARDS JUDGING: Each award entry is judged by a panel of three judges. The decision of the judges is final. It is imperative that awards applicants conform to the scale of points for each award.
- CERTIFICATES AND CASH AWARDS: An award certificate will be presented to First, Second, Third Place and Honorable Mention winners when merited. Some awards offer First Place winners a cash award
- TROPHIES: Trophies will be awarded to First Place Winners but may not be taken home. Exception: A brass nameplate which will be mounted on a plaque hanging in the Garden Center for Award #15-Club Member of the Year & Award #21-Garden Center Participation. First place winners must score 90 or more.
- RETURN OF ENTRIES: Awards entries may be picked up after the Awards Luncheon in April. Those not picked up will be taken to the Garden Center.
AWARD WINNING TIPS
1. Appoint a Club Awards Chairman who should become familiar with awards offered and the general requirements.
2. Study the activities of the club, decide which awards to apply for, and put the proper award and the activities together, being careful to note the specific requirements.
3. Plan ahead for needed pictures and other items of evidence. Keep a written account of the progress made, costs, members involved, supplies purchased or donated, and outside agencies and youth involved.
Click here for the list of awards and requirements
Click here for the awards application