Green Thumb Awards
25th Anniversary | Dining Table | Beattie | Alliot | Horticulture | Taylor/Webb
Robinson | Thebaud | Hoyt | Sweepstakes
 Presented by Mrs. Donald H. Robinson, for the most interesting and well-designed arrangement in a pedestal class.
Description: An oval Nantucket basket (8 ½ “by 6” wide by 5” high) on a mahogany base (13” by 8”) bearing 29 ivory plaques with the winners’ names. Notations on bottom of base: “James F. Chase-Base, Nancy A. Chase-Ivory, and W&S Reis-Basket” An engraved ivory charm was given to the winners until 1999. Will be filled in 2004.
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2007 Gretchn Riley & Betty Webb
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1998 Eva Maria Tausig
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1988 Helene S. Whitehead
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2006 Gretchen Riley & Betty Webb
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1997 Judy McKelvey |
1987 Christine Willcox |
| 2005 Lyndon DuPuis |
1996 Kate Miller |
1986 Helene S. Whitehead |
| 2004 Kate Miller and Joan Soons |
1995 Susan Burke |
1985 Helene S. Whitehead |
| 2003 Elaine Brand |
1994 Sandra Taylor |
1984 Margaret Robinson |
| 2002 Susan Everitt |
1993 Mariann Appley |
1983 Jacqueline Kilvert |
| 2001 Elizabeth Garcia |
1992 Sandra Taylor |
1982 Christine Willcox |
| 2000 Mariann Appley |
1991 Susan Burke |
1981 Christine Willcox |
| 1999 Joan Soons-Garden Club of Englewood |
1990 Mariann Appley |
1980 Jean MacAusland |
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1989 Christine Willcox |
1979 Constance Murray |
Anniversary Dining Table Award
 Presented by Mrs. Earle R. MacAusland for the table arrangement styled in the most beautiful and dramatic fashion. Open only to members of the Garden Club of America.
Description: A sterling silver bowl (10” by 5”) engraved: “Nantucket Garden Club Anniversary Award Presented by Mrs. Earle R. MacAusland” The names of the winners engraved on the outside of the bowl since 1974. It will be retired in 2004. Information on base reads: Revere style, Reed and Barton Sterling, Paul Revere reproduction 10in
2007 MaryJo Beck & Julia Hilton
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1996 Christine Willcox
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2006 Gretchen Riley & Betty Webb
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1995 Christine Willcox
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1984 Helene S. Whitehead
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2005 Betty Webb & Gretchen Reilly
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1994 Eva-Maria F. Tausig
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1982 Jacqueline Kilvert
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2004 Betty Webb & Sally Humphreys
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1993 Dottie Yancy
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1981 Emily Goddard
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2003 Lyndon Dupuis
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1992 “Boots” Thrower
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1980 Dorrit Gutterson
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2002 Christine Willcox
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1991 “Boots” Thrower
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1979 Margaret Yates
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2001 Lyndon Dupuis
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1990 Ann Barnes Maury
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1978 Dorrit Gutterson
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2000 Pam Armour-GC of Lake Forest & Linda Kelly, GC Houston
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1989 Terry Hoyt
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1977 Jean MacAusland
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1999 Collen Hempelman and Mary Jones-Hortus GC
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1988 Terry Hoyt
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1976 Jessica Woodle
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1998 Christine Willcox
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1987 Christine Spencer
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1975 Jessica Woodle
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1997 “Boots” Thrower
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1986 Terry Hoyt |
1974 Margaret Robinson |
Helen Magee Alliot Best Rose Award
 Given in memory of Helen Magee Alliot by her daughter, Jane Murkland.
Description of the award: A sterling bowl 3 1/2” high by 6” wide engraved: In memory of Helen Magee Alliot, Best Rose Award, Given by her daughter, Jane Murkland. On bottom: Gorham Sterling Revere reproduction
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2007 Marilyn Whitney
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2003 Marilyn Whitney
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1998 Sally Orr
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2006 (not awarded)
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2002 Marilyn Whitney
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1997 Joan Jessiman
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2005 Sally Orr
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2001 Joan Jessiman
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1996 Peggy A. Gilbert
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2004 Marilyn Whitney
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2000 Marilyn Whitney
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1995 Charles A. Kilvert
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1999 Marilyn Whitney |
1994 Susan Ward |
Green Thumb Horticulture Award
 Presented by Mrs. Earle F. MacAusland will be awarded for best in show for horticulture.
Description: An engraved silver chalice (6 1⁄2 “high by 3 1⁄4 “wide) reading: Nantucket Garden Club Green Thumb Award presented by Mrs. Earle R. MacAusland”, marked: Wallace Sterling on base atop a mahogany base (6 1⁄2” high by 5” by 6”) with 30 ivory oblong plaques. Marking on bottom of base: James F. Chase-base, Nancy A. Chase- Ivory. Will be retired in 2004.
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2007 Debbie Thomas
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1998 Betty Webb
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2006 Pam Battiston
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1997 Mary Malavase
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1985 Virginia Dyer
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2005 Betty Webb
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1996 Betty Webb
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1984 Jane Harter
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2004 Betty Webb
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1995 Betty Webb
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1983 Henry Petzel
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2003 Deedie McCarthy
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1994 Alice Erickson
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1982 Aldys Chapman
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2002 Joan Jessiman
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1993 Betty Webb
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1981 Henry Petzel
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2001 Joan Jessiman
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1992 Sally Orr
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1980 Marie Hensler
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2000 Mary Espy
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1991 Betty Webb
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1979 Mary Armstrong
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1999 Betty Webb
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1990 John Rugge
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1978 Elizabeth Williams
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1989 Betty Webb
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1977 Joyce Jaskula
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1988 Betty Webb |
1976 Siki Evans |
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1987 Betty Webb |
1975 Melinda Geddes |
Sandy Taylor and Betty Webb Creativity Award
For the most creative interpretation of the schedule.
Started in 2003. No award. Certificate only.
| 2007 Bridget Hubbard |
| 2006 Gretchn Riley & Betty Webb |
| 2005 Susan Everitt |
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2004 Betty Webb and Sally Humphreys
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| 2003 Susan Everitt |
Margaret Robinson Memorial Award
 Awarded to a novice flower arranger who has never before won a blue ribbon in a GCA Major or small Flower Show.
Description: A Rosewood box with a curved ivory 3 dimensional plaque on top which has heather sprigs and NGC in scrimshaw. Inside the top is a piece of ivory 3 ½” by 2 ¼” will be inscribed with the names of the winners. Inside the bottom half is a similar piece of ivory with reads: Margaret R. Robinson, President, 1971-71, 1975-76. Marked on the bottom of the box is: Nancy A. Chase-Ivory, James F- Chase-Box Nantucket Island
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2007 Barbara Charlton & Winnie Mortenson
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2005 Ann Holmes
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2006 Judith Brust
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2004 Dottie Gennaro
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2001 Sarah Baker
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2003 Frances Scarcille |
2000 Christine Stein |
Jules M. de R. Thebaud Trophy
 Awarded for the Best in Show for Flower Arrangement. It will be presented to the exhibitor who in the opinion of the judges has presented the outstanding arrangement combining originality, distinction and beauty of design. The winner must be a member of the Garden Club of America.
Description: A double handled silver chalice with top measures 8 1/2 “ overall. Engraved: The Jules M. de R. Thebaud Trophy. Engraved since 1965 with the names of the winners. Will be retired in the next few years. Bottom marked: ENSKD sterling 8 ½”
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2007 MaryJo Beck & Julia Hilton
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1994 Sandra Taylor
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1979 Virginia Reiner
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2006 Gretchen Riley & Betty Webb
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1993 Sharon Thebaud
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1978 Beverly Lindley
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2005 Joan Soons & Kate Miller
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1992 Sandra Taylor
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1977 Beverly Lindley
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2004 Betty Webb and Sally Humbphreys
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1991 Susan Burke
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1976 Christine Willcox
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2003 Kate Miller-Joan Soons-GC of Englewood
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1990 Bonnie McCausland
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1975 Isabelle Tuttle
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2002 Susan Everitt
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1989 Christine Willcox
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1974 Jean MacAusland
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2001 Susan Everitt
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1988 Christine Willcox
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1973 Abigail Hawes
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2000 Julie Lapham-Worc GC
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1987 Elizabeth C, Murray
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1972 Isabelle Tuttle
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1999 Joan Soons-GC of Englewood
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1986 Christine Willcox
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1971 Margaret R. Robinson
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1998 Pam Halsted
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1985 Christine Willcox
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1970 Ellen Halsey
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1997 Judy McKelvey
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1984 Carol Lathrop
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1969 Margaret D. Boone
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1996 Christine Willcox
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1983 Nancy M. Green
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1968 Constance Murray
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1995 Susan Burke
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1982 Irene M. Beach
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1967 Dorothy Thebaud
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1981 Christine Willcox
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1966 Geta Houghton |
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1980 Mercia P. Lee |
1965 Isabelle Tuttle |
The Terry Hoyt Memorial Award
A Silver plate bought with the money donated to the Garden Club.
A watercolor certificate was made and framed. There were 20 framed certificates made.
| 2007 Lucia Gonnella |
| 2006 Jessie Royster |
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2005 Jessie Royster
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Sweepstakes Award
Given by the show committee to the exhibitor who places first in the most horticulture categories.
A Green Ribbon.
| 2007 Marilyn Whitney |
| 2006 Sally Orr |
| 2005 Joan Murray |
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2004 Joan Jessiman
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