Wilton Garden Club Annual President's Awards
Ferris Cup is given to a new member for outstanding service. This cup is given in memory of Mrs. Clara Ferris, a devoted member who gave generously of her time and talent. (Cup was retired in June 1994.)
Palmer Cup is given to a member of the Executive Board for outstanding service. This cup was donated by Eleanor Palmer, a Past President and Club Advisor.
2007 recipient: Ann Marie Amelio
Turner Tray is given to a new member for outstanding service. This tray was donated by Tommie Turner and has been named in her honor for years of outstanding service to the Club.
2007 recipient: Ann Collis
Plant Sale Award is given to a plant sale committee member for outstanding service to the club's annual fund-raiser, the Mother's Day Plant Sale.
2007 recipient: Bobbie Shavell
Bigelow Memorial Horticulture Award is given for an outstanding contribution in horticulture and/or the greenhouse. This tray was donated by Yo Bigelow's mother, Mrs. Jane Muhlethaler. Yo had a keen interest in horticulture and our greenhouse and was a Past President of the Club.
2007 recipient: Leslie Frear
Award of Excellence is given to a club member who has performed her club task and assignment with distinction. This bowl was a gift from Elwynne Loosley to Elinore Palmer who in turn donated it to the Club.
2007 recipient: Anne Bennett and Kathy Helms
President's Award is given to the member whose outstanding service made a difference.
2007 recipient: Nan Merolla
Wheeler Conservation Award, a pewter bowl donated by Marybeth Wheeler, is given to a member who has exemnplified dedication to conservation and education
2007 recipient: Paula Byrdy
Wilton Garden Club FLOWER SHOW AWARDS
Vera Breed Trophy is given to the member awarded the most points in the Horticulture Division. Vera Breed, for whom this cup is named, taught horticultural techniques for many years to new members of the Club.
2005 recipient: Jerre Dawson
Betty Clark Bowl is given to the member awarded the most points in the Design Division. Betty Clark is remembered for her devotion to flower arranging which she taught for many years.
2005 recipient: Gretchen Collins
President's Cup, a gift of Virginia deParamo, a Past President, is given to the member awarded the most blue ribbons in the Flower Show.
2005 recipient: Melinda Wolcott
Loosley Cup is given to a first time Blue Ribbon winner in a class where staging is identical for every exhibit. Formerly the Novice Cup, this award is given in memory of Elwynne Loosley who devoted a significant portion of her time and efforts to the Club.
2005 recipient: Kathy Helms
