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PlantCon Local Hero Award

This award is aimed to recognize individuals who make meaningful and measurable contributions to their local community and to the plant world through education, conservation, sustainability, accessibility, or community enrichment programs.

Nominees must fall into one or more of the following categories:
Community Impact- Created or maintained a community garden or improved access to plants, led local beautification projects
Education- Provided plant knowledge that significantly increased local plant literacy or taught horticultural classes, online plant care or enrichment programs
Outreach- Consistently promotes building connection between members of the plant community by hosting events, organizing volunteer efforts and partnering with local organizations
Conservation & Sustainability- Led native plant restoration efforts, promoted sustainable gardening practices, supporting local pollinators rescued or rehabilitated plants that would otherwise have been extinct
Plant Industry/Hobbyist Impact- Supported local nurseries, plant swaps or plant rescue networks, strengthening plant communities by sharing resources and inspiring others to explore plant care
Accessibility- Improved access to plants/green spaces in underserves areas or hosted free or low-cost workshops or youth programs

Your name and contact info (nominator)