Endowed by May M. Bickmann, The Garden Club of Stuart, Inc., Community Service Award is given annually to a woman in Martin County who has provided leadership and service consistent with the aims of The Garden Club of Stuart, Inc., The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs and The National Council of State Garden Clubs. The recipient need not be a member of The Garden Club of Stuart, Inc.

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Nominations must be presented, in writing, to the President during the club year but not later than the March meeting. Selection of the recipient is made by a committee of the President and two Past Presidents. The award is announced at the annual meeting.