AWARDS

2024-25

Ann Hosford: Club Appreciation Award 

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

Jennifer Pospichal– Club Civic Preservation/Conservation Award 

Citation: “With gratitude for enthusiastic leadership, energy, and sustained dedication to the creation of a native habitat at Pacific Preserve.”

Dawn Dinsdale-Club Garden History and Design Award

Citation: “In recognition of her commitment, diligence, and excellence in documenting the Susan & Mike Lebens rooftop garden for submission to the Smithsonian Archives of American Gardens.”

Patti Banks-Club Horticulture Award

Citation: “For exceptional leadership and dedication to transforming the Pacific Preserve entrance to a native prairie habitat space that will be appreciated for years to come.”

Shelly Harbeck Shaw-City of Omaha Parks Department Club Civic Improvement Commendation

Citation: “With thanks for her dedicated commitment to the club’s Pacific Preserve Project and for creating, restoring, and promoting Omaha parks/green spaces for future generations.”

Years of Service-25 Years-Kathy Gross, Ann Hosford

2023-24

  • Kristy Stave-Club Historic Preservation Award
  • Marilyn Martin-The Blue Butterfly Award
  • Anne Carter-Club Appreciation Award
  • Kate Rezak-Club Civic Improvement Commendation St. Margaret Mary’s Church School
  • Frances Dowd (posthumously)-2024 Kimball 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