It’s nomination time!
The Jackson County Master Gardener Association offers three annual awards: the Master Gardener of the Year, the Behind-the-Scenes Master Gardener of the Year, and the Growing and Belonging Master Gardener of the Year.
I encourage each one of you to take time to think about our volunteers and how they have made a positive difference in JCMGA; then nominate volunteer(s) you feel are deserving of special recognition. Nominations are due by April 15.
The Master Gardener of the Year award recognizes outstanding dedication and service in support of sustainable gardening to benefit all of Jackson County and/or the entire Master Gardener program. For this award, you will describe your nominee’s contributions in education and outreach, such as working in the Plant Clinic, teaching classes, serving as a mentor, planning and organizing a major project, or similar activities. Include any leadership roles they have held. If their work has had an impact beyond the borders of Jackson County, e.g., if other county Master Gardener programs have adopted projects that started in Jackson County, be sure to mention that.
The Behind-the-Scenes Master Gardener award recognizes individuals who take on supporting roles in ways that might not be noticed by everyone, such as preparing and serving refreshments, keeping accurate notes or records, maintaining and repairing the physical plant, or seeing projects through to completion.
2025 marks the second year of JCMGA offering the Growing and Belonging Master Gardener of the Year award. This honor is to recognize and celebrate the volunteers who have significantly contributed to advancing diversity, inclusion, access, and/or equity among Master Gardener volunteers and the communities with which we work.
Submitting a nomination for any of these three prestigious awards is as simple as writing, in 200 words or less, your nominee’s activities with specific examples. Please e-mail your nominations to Linda Millus: lmillus@outlook.com by April 15th.
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