The awards banquet was held in the barn at Wheeler Farm.
Social time & Appetizers - 6:00 to 6:30 PM
Buffet Dinner - 6:30 PM
Presentation of Awards - 7:00 PM
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Volunteer Hours
Master Gardeners honored for completion of volunteer hours in 2012.
50 Hours
Debbie Stevensen
Cheri Schulzke
Diane Curtz
Alexa Baxter
Ron Jones
100 Hours
Barbara Andrade
Bart Anderson
Golden Reeves
Jerry Milne
Allison Topham
Jan Konold
Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
A SLMGA Master Gardener who goes above and beyond in volunteering many hours at our Projects demonstrating extra dedication during the year to the association and the community.
Barbara Andrade
2012 Project Leaders
Peggy Call - Christmas Box House
Jenny Gibson - Fresh from the Heart
Allison Topham - Garden Patch Editor
Judi Short - Gilgal Gardens
Marilyn Jesperson - Pioneer Park & Wasatch Front Farmers Market
Matthew Utley - Tracy Aviary
Carrie Blackburn - Utah Aids Foundation
Sandy Burgess - Wheeler Farm/Herb Gardens
Sara Anderson - Salt Lake County Fair
Silver Trowel Awards
Project Leaders nominate any Master Gardener who demonstrates extraordinary enthusiasm in any project.
Tim Noyce - Gilgal Gardens
Debbie Stevensen - Garden Patch
Karen Ober - Pioneer Park & Wasatch Front Farmers Market
John Kalasky - Salt Lake County Fair
Cheri Schulzke - Salt Lake County Fair
Golden Reeves - Wheeler Farm
Executive Board Awards
This award is given to Master Gardeners who demonstrates exemplary service/support to the Board.
Illene Mirabella
Amy Hargraves Judzis
Allison Topham
Dale Hughes Memorial Award
Dale Hughes was an Extension Agent who was very dedicated to the Extension Service. This award is given yearly in his memory to a Master Gardener who demonstrates extraordinary dedication to the Association.
Terry Curling
Don & Beverly Sudbury Award
Sandy Burgess
Master Gardener of the Year
The Master Gardener of the Year Award is given to a member who has contributed many hourd over a period of years to the SLMGA in many areas including community projects, clinics, clinic administration, workshops, written articles and advocacy. They have performed unusual and outstanding service to the association, contributing to the well-being of other members and also the community.
Judi Short
2011-12 Board Members
Diane Curtz - President
Golden Reeves - Vice President
Jan Konold - Secretary
Chris Palyka - Treasurer
Tony Mirabella - Historian
Cheri Schulzke - Volunteer Coordinator
Allison Topham - Garden Patch Editor
2013 Board Members
Ron Jones - President
Diane Curtz - Past President
Terry Curling - Vice President
Jan Konold - Secretary
Cheri Schulzke - Tresurer
LeeAnn Ehrhart - Historian
