2023-24

Kristy Stave: Club Historic Preservation Award
In appreciation for her outstanding diligence researching, organizing, and documenting the history of Loveland Garden Club.

Anne Carter: Club Appreciation Award
In recognition of her inspiring and steadfast leadership, tireless volunteerism, humility, and invaluable contributions and commitment to Loveland Garden Club and GCA.

Kate Rezak: Club Civic Improvement Commendation St. Margaret Mary’s Church school
In recognition of her passion for Monarch butterfly migration education and for encouraging stewardship of them in our communities.

Marilyn Martin: The Blue Butterfly Award
With gratitude and appreciation for her continued graciousness and hospitality, and her enthusiasm and commitment to work on club projects and committees while fluttering about spreading vibrant joy and laughter!

Frances Dowd (posthumously): 2024 Kimball Award
Created in 2008 in memory of Kimball Lauritzen, this very special award recognizes and honors Fran’s incredible passion, love, and commitment to Laurtizen Gardens, Loveland Garden Club, and the Garden Club of America.
Fran’s daughter Meghan Schlattman and daughter-in-law Mary Dowd received the award

2022-23

• Club Photography Commendation: Chris Helzer, Nature Conservancy’s Director of Science in Nebraska
• Club Civic Improvement Penny Parker, Executive Director (retired) Completely KIDS
• Photography Award-Anne Hall
• Communications Award-Kathy Neary
• Conservation Award-Nancy Roberts
• Appreciation Award-Kara Walters
• Years of Service-30 years-Kathy Quinlan; 25 Years-Mary Oschner and Addie Kinghorn Founding Members- Gail Klauschie, Joyce Marshall, and Kathy Quinlan

2021

• Dr. Jody Green, Entomologist with Nebraska Extension Office, Douglas & Sarpy -Conservation Commendation
• Babs Weinberg-Medal of Merit
• Kathy Gross-Worker Bee Award
• Gail Klauschie, Joyce Marshall, Sandy Nogg, Fran Dowd (accepted by Mary Dowd) – “Honoring Our Roots”- 35 Years or More  
• Kathy Quinlan, Kristy Stave, Karen Kennedy, Sharon Blackburn, Mary Oschner, Mary Ann Myers- “Honoring Our Roots”- 25 Years or More

2020

• Fontenelle Forest-Conservation Commendation
• Carol Lynch-Club Appreciation Award
• Karen Kennedy-Medal of Merit

2019

• Jane Hamer – Club Appreciation Award
• Nebraska Statewide Arboretum – Club Civic Improvement Commendation
• Heron Haven – Club Conservation Commendation

2018

• Anne Carter – Club Horticulture Award
• Babs Weinberg – Club Appreciation Award
• Jim Locklear – Club Conservation Commendation
• Dr. David Hibler (Benson Plant Recue) – Club Civic Improvement Commendation
• The Big Garden – Club Horticulture Commendation

2017

• Tom Bragg – UNO – Conservation Commendation
• Barbi Hayes  – Glacier Creek Preserve – Club Conservation Commendation
• City Sprouts – Club Horticulture Commendation
• Douglas County Historical Society – Club Historic Preservation Commendation

2016

• John Sage – Club Civic Improvement Commendation
• Edi Pierce – Club Appreciation Award
• Steve Rodie – Club Conservation Commendation
• Kay Miller- Worker Bee Award

2015

• Joslyn Castle Trust – Club Historic Preservation Commendation
• Connie Spellman – Club Civic Improvement Commendation
• Cindy Bay – Kimball Award

2014

• Sharon Blackburn – Club Conservation Award
• Julie Kenney – Club Civic Improvement Award
• Ann Hosford – Club Horticulture Award
• Kathy Gross – Club Appreciation Award

2013

• Gail Klauschie – Zone Civic Improvement Award

2012

• Ann Hosford – Club Civic Improvement Award
• Michael Forseberg- Civic Conservation Award
• Mary Seina – Kimball Award

2010 

• Hani Kenefick- Kimball Award
• Mary Ochsner – Club Appreciation Award

2009

• Gail Klauschie – Club Appreciation Award

2008

• Harlan Hamernick-Club Horticulture Commendation
• Dr. Margaret From- Zone Horticulture Commendation Award
• Fran Dowd- Zone Director’s Award

2007

• Marge Gardner – Club Conservation Award
• Roland Barth & Neil Ratzlaff-Club Horticulture Certificate for Non-Member
• Spencer Crews- Zone Conservation and/or Civic Improvement Award

2005

• Dr. Margaret From- Club Horticulture Certificate of Acknowledgement to Non-Member
• Karen Kennedy – Club Appreciation Civic Improvement Achievement Certificate

2004

• Joyce Marshall- Club Civic Improvement Achievement Certificate
• Kathy Quinlan – Club Appreciation Award

2003

• Fran Dowd – Medal of Merit
• Judy Gacek – Club Certificate of Appreciation 
• Spencer Crews-Club Horticulture Certificate for Non-Member
• Todd Morrissey- club Horticulture Certificate of Acknowledgement to Non-Member

2002

• Addie Kinghorn – Zone Horticulture Award

2001

• Hani Kenefick – Creative Leadership Award
• Addie Kinghorn- Zone Horticulture Award

2000

• Hani (Helen) Kenefick-Zone Conservation and/or Civic Improvement Award
• Helena Street-Club Horticulture Certificate of Acknowledgement to Non-member
• Dundee-Memorial Park Assoc.-Civic Improvement Certificate of Acknowledgement to Non-Member