October 26, 2010: The Jean Ladson Outstanding Achievement Award, with a $100 check, was awarded to Capitol Hill Garden Club by the Central Atlantic Region of National Garden Clubs, Inc. The award was presented in recognition of the club's annual bulb give away program, which since 2004 has resulted in 52,000 daffodils and crocus being planted in public spaces on Capitol Hill.Central Atlantic Region comprises affiliated garden clubs in seven states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, Maryland and National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc. The Jean Ladson Outstanding Achievement Award is "awarded to a club or group of clubs presenting the most outstanding garden club work that is not eligible for any other C.A.R. award." Capitol Hill won first place in the large club category for clubs with over 50 members.
District I Director David Healy conveyed the award to President Elvira Sisolak at the regular November 9, 2010 meeting of the Capitol Hill Garden Club. Sisolak thanked former president Pat Taylor who had originated the bulb giveaway program. Sisolak said, "I think we all . . . have a right to be very proud of our Giveaway Program. What we are doing for our community in giving away these bulbs is very important."
