American Iris Society youth members of Region 18 who are
active in one or more of the following activities are eligible
for nomination to receive the Stanley Goodman Regional Youth
Award.
A cash prize of $100 is awarded to the winner of the award
as well as automatic entry in the AIS National Youth Award
competition. Runners-up receive $50 and $25 each. Nominate
a youth member from your club if he or she does any, not
necessarily all, of the following:
Grows an iris garden of his or her own
Is an active iris hybridizer
Has contributed to an iris publication
Regularly attends and participates in local iris club
meetings
Has participated in iris club activities
Visits local iris gardens
Has attended regional or national iris conventions
Is studying to become or is an AIS judge
Has promoted irises and/or the AIS
Competes enthusiastically in iris shows
Is involved in scientific experiments with irises
Is interested in irises other than tall bearded irises
Shows leadership
Rules:
1. AIS Region 18 members may nominate AIS Region 18 youth
members.
2. Entries must be in writing with name, age and address
of the youth included along with a letter of nomination.
3. All nominations must be postmarked on or before June 30, each
year
4. Mail to Jean Morris, Region 18 YC, 682 Huntley Heights,
Ballwin, MO 63021 or e-mail <morrisje1@aol.com>