The Annual NVS awards review will take place in June, however, please note the deadline for submission of award nominations is the end of May. One month to go.
Can you please ensure that any applications are submitted , via you branch Secretary or Chair. to Fiona Shenfield, General Secretary . [email protected]
AWARDS CRITERIA
FELLOWSHIP A minimum of five years continuous service to the Society of an outstanding nature being clearly defined is a requirement. Branch Officials, District Association Officers or those members who have rendered special supportive services would be deemed worthy of consideration.
SILVER MEDAL A minimum of ten years continuous service to the Society, Branch or District Association. It must be substantial and well documented. Fellows of long standing who have progressed and gone on to perform outstanding work on behalf of the Society would be suitable candidates.
GOLD MEDAL A minimum of fifteen years continuous service is required. A candidate for the Society’s most prestigious award must have been previously or is at present at the forefront and directly involved in the management of the Society’s affairs. Their name should be well respected not only to long serving members at District Association, Branch and National levels, but to the wider horticultural community.
MARTIN ROBINSON AWARD This award can be obtained by Affiliated Societies. The award should reflect the work done by a member of the Affiliated Society over very many years for the well-being of that Society providing that it relates to the area of vegetable cultivation.
RON FLETCHER AWARD This may be awarded to any recognised group of members of the Society or to a Branch or DA who have made a considerable impact on the public by advancing the aims and objectives of the Society.
Reminder; to find a copy of the form is within the resources section of this web site. Link below for your ease.