A F F I L I A T I O N S
The Boxford Village Garden Club is affiliated with the following institutions.
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​THE GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION OF MASSACHUSETTS
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Because of our connection to GCFM, we are closely aligned with their programs, education and events. We make it a practice to attend their Annual Meeting and Northern District Fall Meeting, and stay informed of updates to their calendar.
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NEGC is a subdivision of National Garden Clubs that focuses on topics specific to the region, consisting of the six New England states. We are very interested in their educational events and photography club.
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At the National Garden Club headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, a new footpath was installed in September 2024. The “Path of Success” is a walking path located on the grounds of NGC's headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri which links to nearby Missouri Botanical Gardens.
The BVGC is proud to say that we have supported NGC’s new educational platform by purchasing a brick paver on this new pathway, which also shows the rich history and mission of NGC.​​
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NGC's "Path to Success"
A W A R D S
2025
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Karen Brockelbank
GCFM - Presidential Citation
For her creative leadership across multiple publications and design roles
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2023
Boxford Village Garden Club
GCFM - The Virginia F. Thurston Landscape Design Award
Boxford Town Hall / Library Landscape Design
Boxford Village Garden Club
GCFM - Yearbook Award
2019
Doffy Falk
GCFM – Northern District Certificate of Distinction
Outstanding contributions to the community, involvement in club activities and civic beautification
Boxford Village Garden Club
NFGC - Certificate Of Merit in Honor of its 80th Anniversary
2018
Dottie DeMark
GCFM – Northern District - Pauline Jensen Award
Exceptional, longstanding service in the community
2017
Marge Hildebrand
GCFM – Northern District - Certificate of Appreciation
Outstanding work as a member of a federated club
Judi Eisenberg
GCFM – Northern District - Certificate of Distinction
Outstanding contributions to the community, involvement in club activities and civic beautification
2016
Barbara Schiff
GCFM – Northern District - Katherine Suozzo Award
Contributing outstanding expertise in the field of horticulture in her club and/or community
Lois Bell
GCFM – Northern District - Certificate of Appreciation
Many years of diverse service to BVGC
2014
Boxford Village Garden Club
GCFM - 75 Year Award as a MA Federation Garden Club
2011
Boxford Village Garden Club
GCFM - Yearbook Award
2010
Barbara McCraine
GCFM – Northern District - Pauline Jensen Award
Exceptional, longstanding service in the community
2009
Boxford Village Garden Club
GCFM - Stone Wall Program - Best Program of the Year
Kay Decoulos, Fran Paterson & Judi Eisenberg
BVGC - 25 Year Certificate Award
Frances (Fyj) Wheeler
GCFM – Northern District - Katherine Suozzo Award
Contributing outstanding expertise in the field of horticulture in her club and/or community
2006
Nancy Woolford
GCFM – Northern District - Katherine Suozzo Award
Contributing outstanding expertise in the field of horticulture in her club and/or community
2005
Boxford Village Garden Club – Garden Therapy/Great Group Program
GCFM - Garden Therapy Silver Bowl Award
Elaine Tarbox
GCFM - Presidential Citation
Meritorious Service for outstanding work as Registrar from 2003-2005
Idilia Garside
GCFM – Northern District - Katherine Suozzo Award
Contributing outstanding expertise in the field of horticulture in her club and/or community
2004
Boxford Village Garden Club - Civic Beautification
GCFM - Continuing Civic Projects Award – Landscaping Public Buildings
BVGC Conservation / Conservation Education
GCFM - Organic Lawn Project
Boxford Village Garden Club Publicity / Public Relations
GCFM - Certificate of Merit
Publicity Press Book
Boxford Village Garden Club
GCFM - Service Award for Work on Water Conservation
Organic Lawn Project
BVGC Conservation Education
GCFM – “National” - Lucille Droege Mauntel Certificate
Organic Lawn Project
Boxford Village Garden Club
GCFM - Civic Development Grant
Traffic Islands at Ipswich & Main
Jean Melzar
GCFM – Northern District
Lifetime Achievement Award
2003
Boxford Village Garden Club
GCFM – “State & NE Region” - Virginia F. Thurston LS Design Award
Police Station Landscape Design
Boxford Village Garden Club
GCFM – “National” - Harriet Thomas Silver Trophy for Litter Control
Earth Day Program
Boxford Village Garden Club
GCFM – “National” - Robert H. Rucker Award for Landscape Design
Police Station Landscape Design
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