Garden Gate Garden Club

Recognition

Awards & Judges

State Federation

Delaware Federation Awards

Civic Achievement

DFGC

1st Place · 2024-25

Recognition for outstanding civic achievement in the community.

Conservation

DFGC

1st Place · 2024-25

Recognition for outstanding conservation efforts.

Horticulture/Garden Therapy

DFGC

1st Place · 2024-25

Recognition for excellence in horticulture and garden therapy programs.

Yearbook

DFGC

1st Place · 2024-25

Recognition for the best club yearbook.

National Garden Week

DFGC

2nd Place · 2024-25

Recognition for National Garden Week participation and programming.

Increased Membership

DFGC

Special Achievement · 2024-25

Special achievement recognition for increasing club membership.

Garden Gate

Club Awards

CEW Training Award

GGGC

Ongoing

The CEW Training Awards were initiated to recognize and honor extraordinary contributions to Garden Gate Garden Club by members. CEW represents the last names Curtis, Ericson, and Witterholt — esteemed members who were responsible for the development, education, and stewardship of the nationally recognized Memorial Garden for Families of the Fallen at Dover Air Force Base.

Judging Criteria

  • Purpose: To encourage active members to enhance and advance their knowledge of floral design, garden study, environmental study, and landscape design by attending accredited schools and learning experiences sponsored by National Garden Club and other accredited institutions.
  • Two study awards valued up to $500.00 for each application, awarded biannually with primary consideration for NGC courses.
  • Eligible members must have been active for two or more years, be in good standing, and have held a position on the Garden Gate Garden Club Board.
  • Funds of up to $500.00 for course and expenses disbursed upon receipt of documentation. Receipts for travel, course tuition, and accommodations should be included.
  • After course completion, recipients are expected to present a Club program on their experience and knowledge gained.
Accredited Expertise

Certified Judges

Our accredited judges have completed training through the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and bring expertise in horticulture, floral design, and landscape evaluation.

Active Judges

  • Joy Ericson Master Judge
    Active
  • Marty Rushlow Master Judge
    Active
  • Anne Aleman Accredited Judge
    Active
  • Bob Howatt Accredited Judge
    Active
  • Meg Spurlin Student Judge
    Active

Emeritus Judges

  • Elaine Pataky Emeritus Judge
    Emeritus