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CONGRATULATIONS TO ELAINE S. from the Victoria Master Gardeners Association
Elaine is this year's worthy recipient of the 2020 GOLDEN TROWEL award.
The Golden Trowel Award is a provincial recognition and is bestowed upon members of MGABC who have met the following requirements:
• Recognition by their peers as an outstanding master gardener
• Extraordinary voluntary contributions to MGABC in a leadership role or a key
position of responsibility for eight years or more
• Have made a positive impact on the improvement of the association or in service to
the public
• Contributions to the well-being of members of the association.
Award Criteria
• At least eight or more years as a certified/qualified master gardener in good standing
• Recognized ability as a master gardener in a voluntary capacity
• Outstanding contributions to the association in a leadership role, and/or a
combination of administrative and community/environmental service or stewardship
that has benefited the horticultural community or the environment
• Nomination by at least three active members of MGABC, along with a summary of
the member’s contributions which shall be submitted to the council for consideration
• Serves MGABC and its chapters only in a voluntary capacity.
