Congratulations!

The following awards were presented at the 94th GCFM Convention on June 18, 2026. We congratulate all of the clubs and individuals on their accomplishments this past year and thank them for their contributions to their communities, our state, and our mission.

Garden Club Federation of Maine Awards 2026

Kennebec District
 Central Maine
NGC Landscaping of Historic Area Award, which includes a $100 check
 Mt. Blue
Sponsored Smokey Bear posters – Kirsten Plaisted was a NEGC winner for her Woodsy Owl poster and submitted to NGC.

Medomak District
 Bath
o Club of Distinction – 180 points
 The Garden Club of Wiscasset
o Club of Distinction – 300 points
o Yearbook 2nd place, clubs 70-99 members
o Helena Goff Traveling Certificate co-winner for most comprehensive educational programs for members

Penobscot District
 Brewer
o Club of Distinction 175 points
o Yearbook 1st place, clubs 30-44 members
o Marion Watson Davis Award for outstanding work with their Brewer Junior Gardeners Program
 Milo
o Club of Distinction 135 points
o Thomas G. Atwell Award for publicity using TV, print media, multiple Facebook pages and in-person events and a check for $100 from the Atwell family
 Orrington
o Yearbook 2nd place, clubs 20-29 members
 Sebasticook
o Club of Distinction 245 points
 Veazie
o Club of Distinction 160 points

Piscataqua District
 Eliot
o Helena Goff Traveling Certificate co-winner for most comprehensive educational programs for members
 Old York
o Club of Distinction 330 points
 Seacoast
o Club of Distinction 265 points
o Yearbook 1st place, clubs 70-99 members

St. Croix District
 Bar Harbor
o Club of Distinction 245 points
o Yearbook 2nd place, clubs 100-299 members
o Kathleen Marty Award for Civic Development for their native sundial lupine repatriation project

Stroudwater District
 Cape Elizabeth
o Club of Distinction 180 points
 Gorham
o Yearbook 2nd place, clubs 30-44 members
 Harpswell
o Club of Distinction 395 points
o Yearbook 1st place, clubs 100-199 members
o Membership Award for 18 new members
 Longfellow
o Club of Distinction 225 points
o Yearbook Award, clubs 45-69 members
 Osewantha
o Club of Distinction 2250 points
o Yearbook 1st place, clubs 20-29 members
 St. Mary’s
o Club of Distinction 215 points
o Yearbook 2nd place, clubs 45-69 members
o Phyllis C. Lewis Award for best program for children involving any facet of nature, horticulture or conservation. The club awarded grants to Casco Bay HS students for
research into one of the above subjects.
 Scarborough
o Club of Distinction 205 points

NGC AWARDS

NGC CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
Garden Schools 4-Star Award: Harriet Robinson

NGC AWARD
Public Wildlife Award: Central Maine Garden Club

NGC Certificate of Participation
Smokey Bear: Kristin Plaisted

NEGC Award
Smokey Bear: Kristin Plaisted