Garden Writers' Association of America (GWAA).
What is that, you ask? Not as prestigious as a Webby (or even the cake-decorating prize at the school fete--
which I did NOT win), perhaps, but still.
You can buy the book on www.amazon.com and many other outlets.
From the GWAA website: For over 25 years, the GWA has conducted an annual awards program for talent and products published or aired in the field of garden communications. The purpose of the program is to provide recognition for the vast talents of the GWA membership in the area of writing, photography, graphic design, illustration and electronic media such as radio, television and Internet programming. It is a means of showcasing the many exceptional works created and/or published every year. From 272 awards entries, 41 works were recognized for individual or collective achievement in 2006. Working in category teams (writing, photography, etc.), judges reviewed every entry based upon an objective point system evaluating information accuracy, content, organization, style and originality. Entries placing in the top 10% of this non-competitive scoring receive the Silver Award of Achievement and become semi-finalists for the Gold Awards for Best Talent or Best Product. The Gold Awards for Best Talent and Best Product of the Year will be announced at the Annual Awards Banquet to be held October 1, 2007, at the 59th Annual GWA Symposium in Oklahoma City, OK.
The book features hundreds of gorgeous photos (chosen from the thousands we reviewed), including one here in Victoria. Noted garden photographer Alan Mandell shot this little but lush property around the corner from my house in James Bay.
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