
Suburban Garden Club of Cheshire
Founded 1957

The Josephine Award
This award was established in 2019 to recognize a member who displays positive qualities reminiscent of SGC co-founder Josephine Kowalski.
Joins in to help
Outstanding volunteer
Supports club programs
Energetic participant
Positive contributor
Horticulture enthusiast
Inspires others
Nature lover
Exceptional member:
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Josephine Award Recipients:
June 2022 - Rita Giannotti
June 2021 - Susan Dillman
June 2020 - Susan Dillman and Tony Poitras
June 2019 - Jeanne LeVasseur
The Josephine Award replaced an annual award program that began in 2009. The award, which did not have a formal name, was used to recognize member(s) who had made an outstanding contribution during the prior year. Recipients included:
June 2018 - Nancy Sewitch
June 2017 - Susan Dillman
June 2016 - Tony Poitras
June 2015 - Bob Santin (most active new member) and Bill Colacrai (most active non-member)
June 2014 - Alberta Valerio
June 2013 - Anupa Simpatico and Helen Plekan
June 2012 - Pat Archibald
June 2011 - Jessica Fischer
June 2010 - Linda Broker
June 2009 - Pat Archibald and Susan Dillman