W. Va. Master Gardener

W. Va. Master Gardener of the Year Award Application [Under Construction]

Guidelines

  • Only active, certified Master Gardeners are eligible for this recognition.
  • This recognition is given by the West Virginia University Extension Service.
  • The West Virginia Master Gardener of the Year recognition can be received only once.
  • Any previous County or Program Outstanding MG is eligible for this recognition.
  • This application may be resubmitted each year.
  • Written nomination should address each of the categories in the scorecard shown below.
  • Nomination and supporting materials are limited to three pages (one side only) plus two letters of support. Two additional pages of photos with captions or news articles are encouraged as supporting materials.
  • Two letters of support must be included with the application—
    • A. Extension Agent or State Horticulture Specialist—AND—
    • B. Master Gardener in the county or local program.
  • Winner must agree to attend the next State MG Conference at his or her own expense.

Score Card

Name  
County  
Year Certified as a Master Gardener ____  


Description Possible Score
County or local MG program responsibilities and accomplishments 40  
State MG program responsibilities and accomplishments 10  
Continued training 15  
Personal community contributions outside the MG program 10  
Description of your home gardens 15  
Summary of what the WVMG program has done for you and your community 10  
Total 100

Send completed application, letters of support, and supporting materials to the following address by March 1.

John Jett
WVU Extension Service
P.O. Box 6108
Morgantown, WV 26506-6108
Phone: 304-293-6131 Ext. 4224 Fax: 304-293-6954