2022 Awards

SMG 2022 Awards, State Award Nominees
and Volunteer Hours Recognition

Presented on Tuesday, January 17, 2023


2022 Mary Lou McNabb Award nominee - Cynthia Kershaw

2022 Shoals Master Gardener of the Year - Sally McGuire

2022 President’s Award - Dwight James

2022 Top Hours of the Year - Lisa Maples 384.8

2022 Lifetime Hours - Brenda Bradford 2,759.65

2022 Jean Lee nominee - Brenda Bradford

2022 Most CEU's - Brenda Smith 93.7

2022 Most Miles Driven - Jennifer Garrett 1,722

2022 Rookie of the Year - Robbie Robbins 240.5

2022 Project of the Year - Habitat House #82

2022 Project of the Year - Ivy Green Backstage Area

2022 Friend of the Master Gardeners - Ken Irby/ Green Valley Nursery

Plaque Plate - Top Hours for 2022 - Lisa Maples

Plaque Plate - Past President - Lisa Maples


Bronze Star (100) Volunteer Hours Attained

James Hea 152.5

Robbie Robbins 240.5


Silver Star ( 300) Volunteer Hours Attained

Patty Collier 336.5

David I'Anson 358.5

Michael Wilson 394.25


Gold Star ( 500) Volunteer Hours Attained

Linda Brewer 593.92

Jennifer Garrett 574.59

Sally McGuire 546.41


Gold Badge (1000) Volunteer Hours Attained, Kathryn MacNeil 1,304.3 (awarded at Alabama state conference)

Platinum Badge (2000) Volunteer Hours Attained, Paula Kelley 2,227.65 (awarded at Alabama state conference)