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Massachusetts Horticultural Society announces the GOLD MEDAL AWARD TO THE GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION OF MASSACHUSETTS for the DESIGN DIVISION OF A STANDARD FLOWER SHOW "BEDAZZLED - THE ALLURE OF COLOR" SHIRLEY MINOTT, CHAIRMAN
Walnut Hill Garden Club has been notified by Bobbie Lingard, Staging Chair for the 2002 New England Spring Flower Show that the work that Shirley Minott did as Chairman of the Design Division for the Garden Club Federation Of MA has entitled them to be awarded the Gold Medal from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The award is being announced March 22, 2002 and will be awarded in two months at an elaborate awards ceremony.
It should be noted that this is not to be confused with the flower show awards for entries (Shirley has won many over the years). This is specifically for her preparation and execution of her work as Chairman of the Design Division and the award is to the Federation.
It should be noted that this is a serious award, a very big deal, and all of Shirley's hard work, attention to detail, creativity and vision made that award possible. The following pictures are courtesy of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and were taken on the first entry day of the flower show.
All photos Copyright Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Shirley Minott Shirley is a member and past President of the Walnut Hill Garden Club in Hanover. She is a member of Massachusetts Judges’ Council and the Southeastern District Design and Horticulture Study Group. Shirley is currently serving on the Federation’s Executive Board as Design Division I Advisor for the New England Spring Flower Show after having served as Chairman for the 2002 and 2003 shows. Shirley has served on committees for several flower shows including Chairman for a Judges’ Council show and Horticulture Chairman for a state show. Shirley is an Accredited National Flower Show Judge and has exhibited extensively for many years in flower shows and at Art in Bloom at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. She has received numerous top awards in both horticulture and design including several District and State awards. Shirley received a BS degree in Management from Simmons College and worked in Boston’s financial industry for 20 years before being promoted to Mother. She now works out of her home creating floral designs for weddings and other functions. She hopes to de-mystify the mystery of flower arranging, provide inspiration for self-expression and experimentation, and share years of experience and helpful hints.
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