Berne Davis has committed most of her life to promoting Garden Clubs at all levels. She has given great support to our local community, and the Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council, Inc.

Each year the Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council honors a Person of the Year with the Berne Davis Honorary Service Award to a deserving member of a Garden Club or Society for community service, special projects, going above and beyond in a Garden Club or Society, and making a difference in advancing the goals of Garden Council.

This award will be given annually to one person. This award may be presented to a Garden Club or Society member who has demonstrated outstanding service and leadership previous to the award year. This award is in recognition from others bringing awareness of outstanding service and leadership qualities in the Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council membership.

2024 Winners

Tree of Life Award Recipient: Charlene Anderson, Garden Club of Cape Coral

Rainbow Award: Wendy Sprague, Pam Signorelli

Perennial Award: Anina Bachrach, Charlene Anderson

Busy Bee Award: Sue Fero

2023 Winners

Tree of Life Award Recipient: Mary King, Gulf Coast Garden Club

Rainbow Award: Mary King, Gulf Coast Garden Club

Perennial Award: Elizabeth Meska, Kelly Greens Garden Club, Poinciana Garden Club, Royal Palm Garden Club

Busy Bee Award: Lynn Marshall, Poinciana Garden Club

Special Award: Hurricane Hero – Margaret Walker, IFAS Master Gardener

2022 Winners

Tree of Life Award Recipient:
Susan Lawson

Rainbow Award:
Margaret Walker
Carole Kerns

Perennial Award:
Dale and Linda Leger

Busy Bee Award:
Sue Fero

2021 Winners

Tree of Life Award Recipient:
Mae jean Nothstine

Rainbow Award: 
Janice Miller
Paula Novander

Perennial Award: 
Vicki Williamson

Busy Bee Award: 
Ann Block

 

2020 Winners

Tree of Life Award Recipient:
Sylvia Swartz

Rainbow Award:
Sandy Troy 

Perennial Award:  
Diana Lintner

Busy Bee Award: 
Susan Lawson 

    2019 Winners

    Tree of Life Award Recipient: Paula Novander Rainbow Award: Debbie Hughes Perennial Award:   Suzy Valentine Busy Bee Award:  Carolee Drostos-Swales

    Previous Award Winners

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