• We want to recognize those Master Gardeners who have learned from their projects and want to share their stories.
• We believe that there are no losers in the Master Gardener program, only winners.
• We will recognize each group that meets the criteria and will share those projects.
• Please take time to complete the applications and help other Master Gardeners learn and grow! There are now four ways that MG can be recognized for their volunteer service in WV:

• Each county or multi-county program can select an Outstanding MG of the Year.  This person will be recognized at the state level as the County Outstanding MG of the Year. The Extension Agent needs to send this name to John.Jett@mail.wvu.edu

• Any County Outstanding MG of the Year is eligible to be nominated by their Extension Agent for the West Virginia MG of the Year.  WVU Extension chooses one each year.  The criteria to be included in the nomination can be found on the awards website below. 

• There are eight categories to recognize Outstanding Volunteer Service Projects.  This could be as an individual MG or as a group. 

Youth Programs                         Community Service
Demonstration Garden                 Innovative Projects
Workshop or Presentation            Horticulture Therapy
Master Gardener Awareness         Other

• Ten years of volunteer service will be recognized for those Master Gardeners that were certified in 1996 or 1997 and have stayed active with the program.  Eligible Master Gardeners will be determined from the state database and contacted before April 1. 

           All the awards will be presented at the Master Gardener Conference.

W.Va. Master Gardener of the Year
W.Va. Master Gardener Volunteer Program Recognition Guidelines

Send completed applications by March 1.

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