AMGA Awards And Criteria

AMGA AWARDS AND CRITERIA

AMGA has developed several awards to recognize exceptional volunteer service in support of the Master Gardener goals. These include awards for non-master gardeners and master gardeners.

Award Categories are:

Mary Lou McNabb Alabama Master Gardener of the Year Award

Gary Murray Award for Outstanding Service and Dedication to the Alabama Master Gardener Program

Jean Lee Lifetime Hours Award

Top Hours of the Year Award

Outstanding Newsletter Award

Reach for the Stars Program

These Awards are presented at the Annual Business Meeting and Conference, except the Reach for the Stars Program.

Mail nominations for Marylou McNabb Award, Gary Murray Award, Jean Lee Lifetime Hours Award, Outstanding Newsletter Awards and Top Hours of the Year Award to: Julie Conrey, 1271 Skywood Dr., Mobile, AL 36693, email: [email protected].

Reach for the Stars will follow the instructions on the submission documents. The bronze, silver, and gold stars, earned under the Reach for the Stars Program, are sent to the local associations for presentation to the recipients. The Gold, Platinum, and Lifetime badges, as well as the Advanced Star Awards earned under the Program, are presented at the Annual Business Meeting and Conference.

Mail forms for the Reach for the Stars Program to: Billy McDaniel, 311 County Rd 219, Piedmont, AL 36272, email: [email protected].

Mail/email forms for the Advanced Badges and Stars to Julie Conrey, 1271 Skywood Dr., Mobile, AL 36693.

For responsibilities of the Awards Committee, see the Alabama Master Gardeners Handbook.

For more detailed information, click on the name of the specific Award Category above.