3/06/2024
Many thanks to all of the volunteers who were able to join us at the Bell Museum in March for the Awards and Recognition event to celebrate the good works done by RCMG volunteers in 2023.
Program Recognition
To get the full scope of all of the amazing things volunteers accomplished in 2023, read the 2023 "Year In Review" and catch up on all of the great things done by RCMG last year.
Capitol Region Watershed District Watershed Partner Award
RCMG received the Capitol Region Watershed District’s 2023 Watershed Partner Award for its commitment to CRWD’s mission of innovative stormwater management solutions. Get the full story on the Volunteer News blog.
Volunteer Recognition
Ramsey County is lucky to have such dedicated Master Gardener volunteers serving the community. Below are some exceptional examples of volunteers who have gone (far!) above and beyond the program's minimum expectations.
Local Recognition
RCMG recognizes those volunteers who blew the minimum expectations out of the water in 2023. If you see them this year, give them a high-five!
Project Leaders in 2023 (23 people)
We wouldn't have community outreach projects without the dedication of these RCMG volunteers.
Donna Anderson
Ann Aurelius
Jamie Aussendorf
Pam Baribeau
Chris Beal
Julie Bechtold
Simba Blood
Nanette Boudreau
Cheryl Brady
Fabienne Bridges
Jeanne Buck
Jeanne Buck
Jane Carlstrom
Susan Cathey
Susan Cathey
Molly Clemen
Julie Coopet
Julie Coopet
Beth Fritcher
Judie Ginter
Brianna Gohde
Tina Hammer
Stephanie Hankerson
Gretchen Hesli
Roger Hintze
Laurie Holmberg
Maddy Kaudy
Elizabeth Lorentz
Sue Mason
Sandy McDonald
Mary Montagne
Elaine Noel
Liz O’Toole
Liz O’Toole
Liz O’Toole
Patricia Ohmans
Patricia Ohmans
Susan Oven
Mary Parenteau
Kathy Passe
Megan Phinney
Karen Randall
Gene Ranieri
Becky Rude
Ed Shinbach
Cherie Skildum
Kathy Smith
Terry Smith
Stacy Sola
Chris Stevens
Christine Strong
Bill Suchy
Katie Swanson
Linnea Tani
Lynette Thompson
Gary Unger
Gary Unger
Kathy Vail
Laurel Watt
Eamon Whitaker
Rena Wilffang-Roepke
100 Hours of Volunteer Service in 2023 (25 people)
200 Hours of Volunteer Service in 2023 (9 people)
300 Hours of Volunteer Service in 2023 (2 people)
400 Hours of Volunteer Service in 2023 (3 people)
500 or More Hours of Volunteer Service in 2023 (3 people)
State Recognition
These University of MN Extension recognizes those volunteers who have dedicated a significant part of their lives to serving in the Master Gardener Volunteer Program.
1,000 Lifetime Hours of Service as a Master Gardener (5 people)
Cynthia Anderson
Jeanne Buck
Chris Kraft
Christine Strong
Lynette Thompson
2,000 Lifetime Hours of Service as a Master Gardener (2 people)
3,000 Lifetime Hours of Service as a Master Gardener (1 person)
5,000 Lifetime Hours of Service as a Master Gardener (1 person)
10 Years of Service as a Master Gardener (13 people)
15 Years of Service as a Master Gardener (5 people)
20 Years of Service as a Master Gardener (4 people)
25 Years of Service as a Master Gardener (3 people)
2023 Master Gardener Volunteer Award Winners
RCMG offers a few forma awards each year to recognize a volunteer who has excelled in the community. These volunteers are nominated by their peers in RCMG. Nominations can be submitted at any time during the year but must be submitted before the end of the year to be considered.
Outstanding Intern Award
This is the first time an intern has been recognized for exceeding internship expectations. Look forward to watching this list grow over time!
Jayme Neverton - 2023
Leonard Gloeb Outstanding Service Award
This award recognizes an individual Ramsey County Master Gardener member who has been selected as providing exceptional performance on a project; demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skills or ability and has demonstrated significant and sustained community contribution.
Leonard Gloeb - 2017
Ed Shinbach - 2018
Joe Baltrukonis and Jennifer Porwit - 2019
Susan Oven - 2020
Gary Unger - 2021
Nanette Boudreau - 2022
Susan Cathey - 2023
Ralph Thrane Extraordinary Partnership Award
This award recognizes an individual Ramsey County Master Gardener member who has been selected as developing or maintaining a significant partnership with organizations served and for their professional dedication and service as a project coordinator.
Ralph Thrane - 2017
Megan Phinney - 2018
Molly Clemen - 2019
Ann Aurelius - 2020
Patricia Ohmans - 2021
Mary Montagne - 2022
Ed Shinbach - 2023