The Horticulture Committee of the Garden Club of Virginia

is pleased to announce recipients of the

2018 Horticulture Award of Merit
Karen A. Jamison is an active member of The Williamsburg Garden Club. She has chaired numerous city beautification commissions, and for many years has used her horticultural knowledge and her love of community in leading the creation of the Williamsburg Botanical Garden. The entire community has benefited from Karen's generosity and her leadership.

Cathy Leitch is an active member of Roanoke Valley Garden Club. A Master Gardner with an Associate degree in Horticulture, Cathy is active in planning and coordinating maintenance in some of Roanoke's most visible gardens. Her time is generously devoted to the Roanoke Valley Garden Club, Master Gardeners and the Garden Club of Virginia.

Meredith Mercer is an active member of The Charlottesville Garden Club and a Master Gardener. She is frequently asked to host visiting groups in her own garden, willingly sharing her expertise. She is actively involved in community garden maintenance throughout the Charlottesville area and has generously provided plants for public spaces.

Marilyn P. Millard is an active member of Rivanna Garden Club and a Master Gardener. She willingly shares her expertise in the cultivation of herbs, plant propagation and plant nomenclature, and has given her time generously in maintaining a variety of public spaces. Her commitment to education has provided a benefit to all.

Kaye Moomaw is an active member of Hillside Garden Club and a Master Gardener. She shares her vast horticultural knowledge in speaking engagements around Virginia, and has authored numerous articles on subjects ranging from composting to bird habitats. Her horticultural outreach includes not only community involvement, but also educational missions worldwide.
Congratulations from your fellow GCV members!