 Poster Showcase of Community Impact
Thank you for voting and congratulations to the winners!
The winners (tied) of the Popular Choice Vote were:
The winner of the Conference Planning Committee Vote was:
Thank you to the Minnesota State Horticultural Society for Sponsoring the Voter Giveaway!
Thank you for sharing your success stories with other Master Gardeners!!
The Upper Midwest Regional Master Gardener Conference will feature poster displays that highlight projects that impacted your local communities using innovative, problem-solving ideas. This "Poster Showcase of Community Impact" offered prizes for the best Community Impact Project and is open to all conference attendees. Your Upper Midwest Regional Master Gardener Conference Planning Team know that you've all done wonderful things to reach out and help your communities. You make a difference!! TELL US ABOUT IT! We want to hear what you do, big or small, that makes an impact in your community.
HOW IT WORKS
SHARE A BRIEF ABSTRACT (250 WORDS) OF YOUR COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECT
Use this form to tell us about a Community Impact Project you'd like to highlight at this year's Master Gardener Regional Conference.
YOUR ABSTRACT IS REVIEWED
Based on the abstract provided, the Selection Committee will decide if your Community Impact Project will be one of the top 15 chosen to receive special recognition on a 22"X 28" foam core poster at the Conference.
IF SELECTED
If your project is selected, you will be contacted! A poster of your Community Impact Project will be conveniently designed and assembled for you by the Conference Planning Committee using the abstract, photos, supporting documents, and the tips & hints below! (Poster printing will be done by the on-site committee so you don't have to worry about traveling with your poster!)
POSTER SUPPORT
If you need help please contact Community Engagement Sub-Committee Co-Chairs:
Deb Revier drevier@comcast.net
Tammy Roitenberg roitenbergt@outlook.com
POSTER GRADING CRITERIA
Your submission will be awarded points based on the following criteria:
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COMMUNITY IMPACT
2 Point Value
Does this project address concerns in your community? Did this project engage your community? Consider your audience (youth/seniors, rural/urban) |
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TEACHING VALUE
2 Point Value
Does this project inspire your audience to learn something new? Have you received feedback from your community on what they learned? |
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INVOLVEMENT
2 Point Value
Did this project involve many members from your County Master Gardener Program? Was it a school, government, social, faith-based, or other organization? |
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INNOVATION
2 Point Value
Was this project a new approach, innovative or groundbreaking in a particular field? Did your project overcome any obstacles for your community? |
ABSTRACT-WRITING TIPS
Include:
* your goal
* your target audience
* a description of the process
* the outcome, and
* whether or not the project is ongoing
HINTS FOR A WINNING POSTER
1. Measurable Data/Research Outcomes
2. Include support materials such as handouts
3. Photographs must show
a.) community involvement
b.) master gardener name tag, and
c.) tell a story
DETAILS
GALLERY
All final posters will be unveiled at the Welcome Dinner on Thursday evening at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, and will be on display throughout the Conference.
PROJECT AUTHORS/REPRESENTATIVES
Community Impact Project authors are invited to speak about their projects with attendees during the Thursday Welcome Dinner from 5:30 - 7:30pm. (Project authors/representatives need not be present at the Thursday evening unveiling, but it sure will be fun if you are!)
VOTING
The Planning committee will vote for the "Committee Favorite" and
Conference attendees will also have a chance to review the posters and vote for "Conference Favorite" on Thursday and Friday!
PRIZES
Prizes awarded for "Committe Favorite" and "Conference Favorite".
USAGE
Completed projects may be shared in all communication venues, such as Facebook, all extension websites, as well as in all communications leading up to the conference to build anticipation.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Submissions are now closed.
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