AWARDS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OR ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE DISTRICTS
DISTRICT SERVICE AWARD
This award is an engraved wooden plaque provided by the Ontario Horticultural Association . One nomination may be made each year by each Society within a District to the District Director in a letter giving full details of the nominee’s qualifications. From these nominations, the District Executive may select one award winner per year . The name of the recipient and the date of presentation are to be submitted to the Association Awards Coordinator by the District Director at least four months before the award is to be presented . The Association Awards Coordinator maintains a listing of recipients .
DISTRICT SERVICE AWARD
This award is an engraved wooden plaque provided by the Ontario Horticultural Association . One nomination may be made each year by each Society within a District to the District Director in a letter giving full details of the nominee’s qualifications. From these nominations, the District Executive may select one award winner per year . The name of the recipient and the date of presentation are to be submitted to the Association Awards Coordinator by the District Director at least four months before the award is to be presented . The Association Awards Coordinator maintains a listing of recipients .
DISTRICT APPRECIATION AWARD
This certificate may be presented to a member at the discretion of the District Director in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the District’s activities . Copies of the certificate are available for a nominal charge from the Association’s Supplies Chairperson and must be inscribed by the District.
This certificate may be presented to a member at the discretion of the District Director in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the District’s activities . Copies of the certificate are available for a nominal charge from the Association’s Supplies Chairperson and must be inscribed by the District.
AWARDS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS AND PRESENTED BY THE SOCIETY
HORTICULTURAL SERVICE CERTIFICATE
One award per year may be given by a Society . Societies with a membership over 200 may give two awards per year .
Application forms are available on the www.gardenontario.org website and are distributed to each society with the winter issue of the Trillium (November) . The District Director and Awards Coordinator can also supply application forms . NOTE: Horticultural Service Certificate may be presented only once to any member.Horticultural Service Certificates are supplied free of charge and are inscribed by the Association and the Seal of the Association is affixed. Recipients should be selected carefully so as to maintain the value and dignity of the award, following these criteria:
1) Ten or more years of active membership in societies .
2) Service on Society committees, contributing time or effort to civic improvements and beautification, or public plantings.
3) Encouraged membership enrolment by participating in drives or canvassing for new members .
4) Inspired the horticultural efforts of either individuals or groups .
5) Shown sincere interest in and supported the objectives of a Horticultural Society .
Any member of a Horticultural Society who meets these qualifications is eligible for a Service Certificate. In case of severe illness, the ten-4
year membership requirement may be shortened .Follow the procedure outlined on the application form and allow at least two months ahead of presentation date to allow for lettering and mailing .
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Certificates are available for a Society to honour a member with a Life Membership, following these guidelines:
1) Long time membership in a Society, preferably a minimum of 15 years .
2) Continued interest in horticulture .
3) Serves as recognition of participation in the Society and contributions to its program .
4) Membership fees will no longer be due to the Society from the member so honoured . However, unless the membership fee is paid into the Society’s membership account by the Society, a life member cannot be counted in the official number of members .Life membership certificates and accompanying membership cards are available from the Ontario Horticultural Association Supplies Chairperson for a nominal fee and must be inscribed by the Society .
SOCIETY PRESIDENT’S AWARD
This is a certificate which may be presented to a member at the discretion of the Society’s President in the recognition of an outstanding contribution to the Society’s activities . Copies of the certificate are available from the Supplies Chairperson for a nominal fee and must
be inscribed by the Society.
HORTICULTURAL SERVICE CERTIFICATE
One award per year may be given by a Society . Societies with a membership over 200 may give two awards per year .
Application forms are available on the www.gardenontario.org website and are distributed to each society with the winter issue of the Trillium (November) . The District Director and Awards Coordinator can also supply application forms . NOTE: Horticultural Service Certificate may be presented only once to any member.Horticultural Service Certificates are supplied free of charge and are inscribed by the Association and the Seal of the Association is affixed. Recipients should be selected carefully so as to maintain the value and dignity of the award, following these criteria:
1) Ten or more years of active membership in societies .
2) Service on Society committees, contributing time or effort to civic improvements and beautification, or public plantings.
3) Encouraged membership enrolment by participating in drives or canvassing for new members .
4) Inspired the horticultural efforts of either individuals or groups .
5) Shown sincere interest in and supported the objectives of a Horticultural Society .
Any member of a Horticultural Society who meets these qualifications is eligible for a Service Certificate. In case of severe illness, the ten-4
year membership requirement may be shortened .Follow the procedure outlined on the application form and allow at least two months ahead of presentation date to allow for lettering and mailing .
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Certificates are available for a Society to honour a member with a Life Membership, following these guidelines:
1) Long time membership in a Society, preferably a minimum of 15 years .
2) Continued interest in horticulture .
3) Serves as recognition of participation in the Society and contributions to its program .
4) Membership fees will no longer be due to the Society from the member so honoured . However, unless the membership fee is paid into the Society’s membership account by the Society, a life member cannot be counted in the official number of members .Life membership certificates and accompanying membership cards are available from the Ontario Horticultural Association Supplies Chairperson for a nominal fee and must be inscribed by the Society .
SOCIETY PRESIDENT’S AWARD
This is a certificate which may be presented to a member at the discretion of the Society’s President in the recognition of an outstanding contribution to the Society’s activities . Copies of the certificate are available from the Supplies Chairperson for a nominal fee and must
be inscribed by the Society.
Download Awards Booklet from O.H.A.