awards

The Growing to Green Awards honor the dedication and hard work of many central Ohio communities and individuals while furthering Growing to Green’s objective of promoting participation in city beautification and community gardening. The deadline to submit entries for this year's awards ceremony has been extended to August 29, 2009. Click Here to download an entry form.

The Growing to Green Awards provide an excellent opportunity to have your garden project recognized for its contributions to the Columbus community. Garden Award categories include Community, Educational, Youth, and Neighborhood Beautification.

Another award that identifies the importance of area gardeners is the Community Gardener of the Year Award honoring the exceptional efforts of a gardener for his/her dedication to their gardening projects and as a role model for other Columbus community gardeners. The Community Gardener of the Year Award includes a cash prize of $250 to be applied to the gardener’s community garden. Top entries in the Community Garden and Educational Garden categories are also recognized with a cash prize of $500 each.

Gardeners are encouraged to participate in the Growing to Green Awards by entering an award application. Applicants can nominate themselves or another Columbus group or individual for their gardening efforts. Entries are judged by a panel of professionals and community members selected by Franklin Park Conservatory. Entries for next year will be accepted late summer 2010.
Click Here to download an entry form.

For more information about community gardening please contact:
Franklin Park Conservatory
Attn: Bill Dawson,
Growing to Green Coordinator,
1777 East Broad Street,
Columbus Ohio 43203
614.645.5952