Each year nominations are sought for Silver Trowel Awards that are presented at the November Harvest Banquet. Five awards may be given; four for excellent landscapes--residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional; and an individual award is given to someone who has contributed to horticulture over the years. Nominations may be made by calling Tanya at 920-490-9882.

This garden is located on the corner of Ridge Road and Willard Drive in Ashwaubenon. Landscape Artisans Design designed the garden. Grasses are used throughout the garden to give the flat parking spaces height and to provide year-round interest. The other perennials used are also long-lasting tall plants that provide color late into the year. The use of annuals and planters near the entryway provide a constant splash of color. A low bed of pachysandra stays green year-round. Sarah Bonnin and Katie Platten, representing the business, accepted the awards.

Susan Garot, Executive Director of the Green Bay Botanical Garden since 2008, studied Non-Profit Management at UWGB. Susan's leadership has enhanced what visitors, members, volunteers and donors experience while at the garden. She has brought the garden to new heights with volunteer involvement and with marketing which has resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of visitors. She has overseen the renovation of the Garden’s Visitor Center and the building of a new Education Center. Susan’s goal of making GBBG a relevant part of the community with year-round horticulture education and recreation opportunities has been achieved. 

The King Shade Garden is a result of a gift from Herb and Gladys King, retired educators. This peaceful, hosta and shade perennial glen features a meandering, burbling stream. The garden is entered via a constructed ruin of a springhouse. Flowering shrubs and trees surround the valley. Boulder-lined paths give visitors multiple perspectives of the plantings. Herb and Gladys King accepted the award along with GBBG Board Chairman, Kathy Hartman.