2022-2023 NCGC Club Awards
| Award | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Noble Tray | Stephanie Radman | Given to a member for a civic project or outstanding community service. |
| Sally Waters Basket | Shonah Drakos | Given by Mr. Richard D. Waters in memory of his wife, Sally, in recognition of members’ participation in flower shows, in the fields of horticulture or flower arranging. |
| Rising Star Award | Elizabeth Ker | Given periodically to newer member(s) who made a special contribution. |
| President's Award | Dao Engle, Anda Hutchins, Mariko LeBaron, Claire Salvatore, Kristin Selvala | Given at the discretion of the current presidents. |
| Pammie Post Photography Award | Patricia Bennington | Given in recognition of creative and technical excellence in response to the theme of the schedule. |
| NCGC Good Citizenship Award | Norwalk River Watershed Association | Presented to a non-member or an organization for exemplary involvement in maintaining the mission of our club to restore, improve and protect the open space, environment and quality of life in our community. |
| NCGC Flower Arranging Award | Carrie Corcoran | Awarded to a member who consistently and enthusiastically shares her creativity and love of flower arranging in the club and community. |
| Nancy Savage Kelly Award | Not Awarded | Given in honor of Nancy Savage Kelly to a person of horticultural expertise with a willingness to share her knowledge and garden. |
| Maud Wilcox Bowl | Katie Stewart | Given to a member who is especially creative and inspirational in pursuit of the Garden Club’s purpose to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening and related endeavors. |
| Julie Dent Cultivation Award | Jane Gamber | Awarded to a member with outstanding knowledge of and interest in the cultivation of plants. |
| Betty Dominick Service Award | Cathie Pike, Margo Sisson | Given in memory of Betty Dominick to a member for outstanding and loyal service to the New Canaan Garden Club. |
GCA Anniversary Certificates
| Award | Name |
|---|---|
| 60 Year Anniversary Certificate | Elise Lapham (1999) Allison Caesar (2013) Jackie Fearey (2014) Jeanne Hart (2018) |
GCA Judges
| Committee | Name |
|---|---|
| Floral Design Judges Emerita | Cecilie Cruger Nancy Means Cathie Pike* |
| Floral Design Judge | Nancy Kalal |
| Botanical Arts Prospective Judge | Nancy Kalal |
| Horticulture Judge Emerita | Sheila McMann |
| Horticulture Judges | Lauren Bromberg* Jane Gamber* |
| Horticulture Prospective Judge | Anda Hutchins* |
| Photography Judge Emerita | Cathie Pike* |
| *Past President |
NCGC Years in Service
| Number of Years | Name |
|---|---|
| NCGC 65+ | Jeanne Hart (1958) |
| NCGC 50+ Years in Club | Ruth Swanberg (1971) Cathie Pike* (1973) Margo Sisson (1973) |
| NCGC 45+ Years in Club | Lynne Ryan (1974) Sheila McMann (1977) Joby Gray (1978) |
| NCGC 40+ Years in Club | Nat MacDonald (1979) Anne MacKenzie (1979) Weezie Reid (1979) Alice Parker* (1983) Rita Kirby (1983) Sandy Slaughter (1983) |
| NCGC 35+ Years in Club | Ann Fuller (1982) Gill Foster* (1984) Cecilie Cruger (1984) Cornie Nelson (1984) Nancy Means (1984) Bonnie Ford (1985) Kathie Moore (1985) Sky Field (1986) Katie Stewart* (1986) Liz Weed (1986) Kris Johnson (1987) Trisha Albus* (1988) Lucy Anderson (1988) Leslie Pierpont (1988) |
| NCGC 30+ Years in Club | Susan Blabey (1989) Debbie Wright* (1989) Maury Anfindsen (1990) Sandra O’Neill (1990) Missy Goulard* (1991) Gail Ahern (1992) Carolyn Clark (1992) Jayne Rogers (1992) Sandy Smith (1992) |
| NCGC 25+ Years in Club | Susan Rein (1994) Judy Stephan* (1995) Judy Neville (1996) Fran O’Neil (1996) Peg Salmon (1996) Cheezie Wendin (1996) Shelly Emery (1997) Catharine Sturgess* (1997) Christine Yordan (1997) Linda Aysseh (1998) Susan Brock (1998) |
| *Past President |