We’re thrilled to share that the Framingham Garden Club proudly brought home a total of 15 awards, including three National Awards awarded specifically to FGC at the recent Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts (GCFM) annual meeting. Additionally, two additional National Awards were given for district-wide programs created by FGC members

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s a look at our award-winning achievements:

🌟 GCFM (State) Awards

  • Patricia C. Michaud Award – Outstanding Design Program
    For “The Character of Color” Team Challenge designed and executed by Ruth Evans
    🎉 Bonus: This award included a $100 prize!

  • William J. Thompson Award
    For our Earth Day Celebration 2024 put together by Terrie Pirozzi, Irene Gazda and Marie Giorgetti

  • Publications Award for the FGC club brochure designed by Shannon Fitzpatrick

  • Special Achievement Service Award
    For our stunning Tablescapes program conceived and implemented by Marilyn Hanley and Pat Towle

  • Media Production Award
    For statewide educational outreach on the Garden Therapy Model Program, another elite program designed by Marilyn Hanley and Pat Towle

  • Media Production Award
    For the Moments of Joy Video created by Shannon Fitzpatrick and submitted on behalf of 3 districts
  • Youth Poetry  (Sponsored by FGC – Congratulations to these talented young writers!)

    • Kindergarten – “Vegetable Sharing” (King School)

    • 3rd Grade – “Vegetables are Blue & Green” (Barbieri School)

    • 4th Grade – “My Garden” (Barbieri School)

    • 5th Grade – “Sprout to Smile” (Barbieri School)

🌟 New England Regional Award 

  • Youth Poetry – My Garden (4th Grade, Barbieri School) – 1st Place

🌟 National Garden Club (NCG) Awards

  • Environmental & Conservation Award –For Earth Day Festival 2024
  • Floral Design Award – For Ruth Evan’s The Character of Color Design Challenge
  • Membership Advancement Award – For our Club Brochure
  • Publications Award – For the Garden Therapy Model Zoom Presentation
  • Digital Media Award – For the Moments of Joy musical slideshow

🌍 Special Recognition

  • Helen DeOrsay Freidberg Tribute Scholarship
    Awarded to Eileen Fialkow to attend Flower Show School on behalf of the Western/Central South District

We are so proud of the creativity, passion, and commitment that our members—and our community partners—continue to bring to every project. These awards are a true reflection of that spirit. Well done, everyone!