2019 Volunteer Awards

Newly Certified Volunteers
(Trainees who completed 40 volunteer hours)

Barbara Armstrong
Elaine Bills
Joan Bonino
Jacqueline Daley
Molly Francis
Tina Frankenberger
Lisa Hagerty
Deb John
Mike Livengood
Shane Lyons
David Merrell
Lauren Mowczan
Susan Newcomb-Roenicke
Sue Oseland
Alana Otten
Blossom Paul
Missy Petoskey
Suzanne Rizzo
Becki Robinson
Maggie Underwood

Advanced Master Gardener Volunteers
(EMGs who completed 50 volunteer hours AND 25 continuing education hours within five years of initial certification)

Amy Tongue
Sharon Scranton
Christine Koubek
Michael O’Brien
Juli Gill
Victor Dinsmoore
Chris Newell
Nancy Popa
Barbara Backus
Pam Filkins

Lifetime Service Awards

250 Hours
Barbara Springsteen
Joanne Johnsen
Janet Fleishman
Kay Goodall
Glynis Waycaster
Kathy Spinnekin
Jane Schnack
Linda Walter
Dee Crawford
Thomas Patton
Judy VanDeWeghe

500 Hours
Julie Hurd
Elizabeth Clous

1000 Hours
Gold Badge
Ruth Steele-Walker

3000 Hours
Ann McInnis

Master Gardeners of the Year

Leelanau County – Molly Francis

Benzie County – Steve Stephens

Grand Traverse County – Kay Goodall