Wilton Garden Club

Wilton Garden Club Annual President's Awards

 

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.

  2009 recipient:  Gladys Blundin

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.

  2009 recipient:  Lisa Caswell

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.

   2009 recipient:   Francesca Monro

Jean Wild Memorial Award is given to a member who has achieved distinction in floral design.  It is given in memory of Jean Wild, who was an award-winning floral designer and consummate educator within the Club.

   2009 recipient:  Carol Steiner

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.

  2009 recipient:  Mya Smith

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.

  2009 recipient:  Dianne Gorman

President's Award is given to the member whose outstanding service made a difference.

  2009 recipient:   Suzanne Knutson

Wheeler Conservation Award, a pewter bowl donated by Marybeth Wheeler, is given to a member who has exemplified dedication to conservation and education.

  2009 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.

  2007 recipient:  Suzanne Knutson

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.

  2007 recipient:  Jannice Williams

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.

  2007 recipient:  Pat Hegnauer

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.

2007 recipient:  Lois Bruce