This is a traveling award given to Master Gardeners who:

1. are positive mentors for those with whom they work
2. conduct themselves in a courteous and respectful manner
3. accept the responsibility to promote and support Master Gardener activities

Recipients for the Award are selected monthly.  Select a month below for that month's award winner.
 
 

September, 2000	May, 2001	January, 2002
October, 2000	June, 2001	February, 2002
November, 2000	July, 2001	March, 2002
December, 2000	August, 2001	April, 2002
January, 2001	September, 2001	May, 2002
February, 2001	October, 2001	June, 2002
March, 2001	November, 2001	July, 2002
April, 2001	December, 2001	August, 2002

Master Gardeners are university-trained volunteers who serve as educators in their communities.  The program began in Ohio over 11 years ago and is now active in more than 62 counties. Union County began its Master Gardener Program in the summer of 1994. 

Working with Union County Extension personnel, the main activity of Master Gardeners has been to answer gardening questions.  These volunteers also address important social and environmental issues in the county.  They conduct plant clinics, work with youth and the elderly, beautify the community by developing community and demonstration gardens--creating horticultural programs which reflect the skills and individualities of the Master Gardeners.

The Union County Master Gardener Association is a volunteer program that enables its members to serve the County through horticultural education.  It promotes personal growth.  Master Gardeners can increase their gardening knowledge through conferences,  inservices and hands-on experience.  In addition, they can develop communication, management, and leadership skills by being involved with the organization.  There’s even time for fun--and Leaping Frog Awards!

As you can see the Master Gardener Program is more than a garden club or horticulture class.  If you would like more information on how to become a Union County Master Gardener, click here