Annual Service Awards
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Annual Award Categories
Golden Trowel
Awarded to a member who has showed involvement in RCMGA for at least three years, is active in a variety of projects/events, promotes a sense of teamwork and camaraderie with others, exemplifies a high level of excellence when representing the MG program.
Volunteer of the Year
Awarded to a member who met or exceeded criteria in any of four categories during the previous 12 months.
President’s Award
Given each year to our President in recognition of meritorious service to the organization.
Milestone Awards
Awarded to each full or honorary Master Gardener who reached cumulative recorded hours of 50, 100, 250, or 500 or higher during the past 12 months. Those hours must be earned beginning on May 1 of the previous year through April 30 of the current year and logged into the Reporting System by April 30. They will be added each year to the previous year’s total to determine the milestone pin awarded.* Hours earned for certification do not count toward these awards. Interns may accumulate milestone hours after certification.
Lifetime Achievement Award
This award is given to members who have shown significant contributions over a lengthy period to improve the horticultural education of the public and to enhance the community of the Richland County Master Gardener Association.
Outstanding Community Partner/Community Volunteer Award
These awards are presented to a business, school, church, or other organization and to individuals that have consistently worked with RCMGA to enhance the public’s horticultural knowledge or conservation awareness.
*Details regarding specific award criteria can be found in the Standing Rules, Page 11-12.
The RCMGA awards service pins in recognition of volunteer hours documented in the Reporting System during the previous 12 months (May 1 to Apr 30). Additionally, pins may be presented in appreciation for special contributions or efforts on behalf of the RCMGA.