Search for Excellence 2020

Congratulations 2020 Search for Excellence winners! UC Master Gardener Programs in San Diego County, Contra Costa County, and Santa Clara County won the triennial Search for Excellence competition. In honor of their achievement, winning projects receive a cash prize to support local program delivery and the opportunity to present their projects during the 2020 virtual mini-conference.  To learn more about these exceptional projects watch their sessions below and read about them in the statewide blog.

Statewide Blog Links to Winners

San Diego- Sensory Gardening Project Takes Top Prize 
Contra Costs- Mission-Focused Project in Undeserved Community takes Second Place 
Santa Clara- Morning at Martial Cottle Park 

Search for Excellence Winner Sessions

1st - San Diego County: Reminiscence Gardening

2nd - Contra Costa County: Gardening with Underserved Communities 

3rd  - Santa Clara County: School Field Trip Program