RCMG Annual Volunteer Awards
Submit Nomination Online or Download Nomination Form
About RCMG Volunteer Awards
Each year Ramsey County Master Gardener volunteers have an opportunity to nominate fellow volunteer who has provided exceptional initiative and service for at least 3 years on an approved organization project. Nominations can be submitted at any time during the year but must be submitted by the end of October to be considered.
The RCMG Board, or a designated sub-committee, will review all nominations to identify a winner. If there is no qualified nominee during a year, no award will be given that year.
The awards are presented at the January membership meeting. A plaque for each of these awards can be found in the conference room at the Barn. Each year, the winners' names, projects, and year-of-award is added to the plaque.
The Awards
Leonard Gloeb Outstanding Service 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.
Past Award Winners
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2017 Leonard Gloeb
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2018 Ed Shinbach
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2019 Joe Baltrukonis and Jennifer Porwit
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2020 Susan Oven
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2021 Gary Unger
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2022 Nanette Boudreau
Ralph Thrane Extraordinary Partnership 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.
Past Award Winners
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2017 Ralph Thrane
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2018 Megan Phinney
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2019 Molly Clemen
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2020 Ann Aurelius
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2021 Patricia Ohmans
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2022 Mary Montagne
Guidelines and Criteria for Nominations
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Nominees must be an active Master Gardener in good standing.
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Nominees must be an active Master Gardener for at least 5 years.
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Nominees must have served on an approved organization project for at least 3 years.
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Nominees must have provided exceptional initiative and service on said project.
Nominate a Master Gardener Volunteer
In your nomination, you should explain why you believe the nominee should receive the award.
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Please Include the number of years the nominee has been on projects.
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Please include the number of years the nominee has been in a leadership position.
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Explain what leadership skills has this person shown.
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Explain what impact their projects and leadership has had on the community.
Download Nomination Form (submit completed form to program coordinator in-person or via email)