Flower Shows are important to Garden Clubs for several purposes:
     To educate club members and the viewing public
     To stimulate interest in horticulture
     To provide and outlet for creative expression
     To convey to the community the objectives of clubs and NGC

To learn more about "STANDARD FLOWER SHOWS" click here.

FLOWER SHOW SCHOOLS   Click here for current schools.
This chairman keeps a record of each judge and his/her status. Is responsible for the flower show schools program within the state and for adherence to NGC requirements in all details of  a symposium. The Flower Show Committee, instructors and judges are required to adhere to the The Handbook for Flower Shows and the Flower Shows Manual, with any additions and corrections appearing in the National Gardener. A series of flower show schools may be sponsored by a member club, district, judges council, or a state garden club. After successful completion of five courses and after  passing the reading exam, a member may become an accredited judge. Information offered at symposia must be more advanced than that presented in the flower show schools. For info, contact Dolores Moffat at doloresmoffat@hotmail.com

FLOWER SHOW AWARDS
FS Awds. Chm: Gudrun Kimmel
22704 Elm Avenue
Torrance , CA 90505

E-mail: gudron@juno.com

One of the largest award categories is that for Standard Flower Shows. Six different awards are offered, plus a seventh just for flower show schedules. These are among the most prestigious awards since presenting a Standard Flower Show requires considerable knowledge as well as a tremendous amount of work and dedication on the part of the sponsoring organization.

For complete rules, download the Awards Manual from this site but the following will provide a simple description of what each award is and what is generally required.

FS-1 CALIFORNIA FLOWER SHOW AWARD: The most sought after of the awards, it is presented to clubs and other member groups whose shows are outstanding in every respect. They must contain the proper balance of horticulture and design entries plus other special exhibits, be beautifully staged and be judged, and evaluated, by panels of accredited judges. Only those shows scoring at least 90 out of 100 points are eligible to apply for the award. They then compete against clubs and groups of similar size to determine the winners. Those winners with the very highest scores become eligible for National Garden Club's Award of Achievement. Clubs must register their shows in advance to compete for this award. Simply send the following information to the FS Awards Chm at least 60 days in advance:

Name of club or sponsoring organization
Title of Show
Date and location of show
List of judges (this may be delayed, if necessary)
Club contact person: name, address, e-mail or phone number.

The procedure for this award is more involved than for most but help or guidance is available through every step of the competition – just ask.
Any club which normally scores in the high 90's in this competition should consider logging onto the NGC web site ( www.gardenclub.org ) to download their schedule evaluation sheet. The requirements have been tightened.

FS- 5 DESIGNER'S CHOICE WINNER AWARD This is open to any individual whose design entry in a Standard Flower Show, during the current awards year, wins an NGC Designers Choice award. Submit a mounted photograph of the design in a plastic page protector and fill out the standard application form stating the sponsoring organization, title of show, date and title of class entered. Also list all materials used in the design and send to the F.S. Awards Chm.
1 st place: Container by Perry Amenian.  

FS- 6 STANDARD FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE AWARD For a Standard Flower Show Schedule that meets the highest objectives as defined in the Handbook for Flower Shows, 2003 edition . A copy of the schedule is sent to the FS Awds. Chm. at least three weeks prior to the show date. Entries are in competition with clubs or groups of similar size and each winner will receive a $10 award. The winners may also be eligible for Pacific Region Award #4 but please note that NGC has recently tightened its requirements for flower show schedules. If you plan to compete at the regional level, it's suggested you visit the NGC web site ( www.gardenclubs.org ) and download the schedule evaluation form for the most current regulations.

FS- 7 STAGING AWARD For the most original and creative staging of a Standard Flower Show. You must submit a Book of Evidence containing a brief written description of staging, including theme interpretation. Include the standard application form, a schedule, floor plan and photos of staging (at least four of show divisions and four close-ups of staging). Submit the Book of Evidence to the Flower Show Awds. Chm. Clubs, districts and judges councils are all eligible. $50 for 1 st place award.

FS- 8 FLOWER SHOW AWARD OF EXCELLENCE No application is necessary for this award. $100 is awarded to the flower show receiving the highest score by its evaluating panel. In the event of a tie, the judges' comments will be the deciding factor.

FS- 14 TABLE SETTING COMPETITION This award may be given to either a flower show or program consisting of table settings only. Miniature and small designs may be included but there must be a minimum of 20 settings. They must be judged by NGC accredited judges but no special exhibits are required and the show or program need not be evaluated by a judging panel. Clubs, districts, judges councils and affiliates are all eligible. Submit a Book of Evidence including the standard application form, a schedule and photographs of the show to the Awds. Chm. Prizes are $25 for 1 st , $15 for 2 nd and $10 for 3 rd place.

BOOKS OF EVIDENCE Many of these awards require a Book of Evidence. For those unfamiliar with preparing one, it is simply a matter of using a theme binder and enclosing the pages in protective plastic covers. The cover label should contain the number and name of the award being applied for and any other pertinent information – no artwork. The exception to this is the book for the FS-1 Flower Show Award. Instructions for preparing that book are sent to qualifying clubs as part of their application packet.

For information contact Gudrun Kimmel at: gudron@juno.com

CCCI Application Form for awards
Evaluation Forms used for judging flower shows.

FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULES    
The Handbook for Flower Shows states what information must be included in the  schedule for a standard or specialty flower show. Sending a tentative schedule to this chairman for review is optional, they may be reviewed locally by a qualified flower show judge. If the schedule is to be considered for the FS-6 award, a final copy must be sent to this chairman 3 weeks prior to the show. For more information, contact Gudrun Kimmel at gudron@juno.com

JUDGES COUNCIL    
California has seven  judges councils whose members are dedicated to upholding the judging standards and policies of NGC. Combined meetings of all the judges councils will be held at the symposium and convention.For information about the different Councils in California, contact Laura Hoke, 9463 Quail Canyon Rd, El Cajon, CA. 92021-6709

SYMPOSIA   
This chairman conducts an annual symposium so that judges may continue their studies on new horticultural developments and trends in design. Any  club member may attend the lectures, on payment of full registration, but only NGC accredited flower show judges may take the symposium for credit. The Symposia Chairman communicates with the Flower Show Schools Chairman and committee to determine the needs of flower show judges.

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