Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove
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1938-40 Honor Roll from the Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs (F.F.W.C.)
1940 from the American National Red Cross War Relief Fund for valued service
1950-51 Certificate of Honor from F.F.W.C.
1953 from the Community Chest of Dade County for outstanding public service for
Twenty-two Red Feather Agencies and the U.S.O.
1956-57 Certificate of Honor from the F.F.W.C.
1958-60 Citation from the F.F.W.C. & Sears-Roebuck Foundation for community
service
1960 Boys Town Honorary Citizen for assistance rendered to Father Flanagan’s
Boys’ Home
1960-61 Certificate for outstanding work in International affairs from F.F.W.C.
1960-61 Certificate of Merit for Civil Defense from the F.F.W.C.
1960 Certificate for sponsoring a Civil Defense Adult Education Course from
Lindsey Hopkins
1961 Certificate in Recognition of Distinguished Service to the Men and Women of
America’s Armed Forces from the U.S.O.
1961-62 Certificate of Honor from F.F.W.C.
1962 Recognition of Distinguished Service from the U.S.O.
1962 Community Service Certificate from The Miami News
1962-63 Certificate of Honor from F.F.W.C.
1963 Certificate of Merit by the Division of Scholarships and Fellowships F.F.W.C.
1963 Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Services from the United Fund
1963 Certificate in Recognition of Distinguished Service from the U.S.O.
1963-64 Certificate of Outstanding Service working with New Citizens by the
Citizenship and Government Division of the F.F.W.C.
1963-64 Certificate of Honor and a Certificate of Appreciation for contribution to
the Scholarship Fund F.F.W.C.
1965 Letter of Appreciation in support of the library program from the Boys’ Clubs
of Miami
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1966 Certificate of Honor on the Club’s Seventy-fifth Anniversary in recognition of
distinguished service to the community and the nation from the F.F.W.C.
1966 Proclamation by the City of Miami “The Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove 75th
Diamond Jubilee Day in Miami.”
1971 Proclamation by the City of Miami Honoring the Club’s 80th Birthday Program
1971 Certificate of Distinction from the U.S.O.
1973 Certificate of Appreciation Scholarship Fund from the F.F.W.C.
1975 July 1 State of Florida in recognition of its significance and to encourage its
preservation the Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove is hereby officially listed on THE
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES from the office of Archaeology and
Historic Preservation, Department of the Interior, Washington, DC and signed by
Governor Reuben Askew
1975 Pledge of Rededication to commemorate the Country’s Bicentennial
1974-76 &1976-78 Citation of Achievement for improving the quality of community
life from the F.F.W.C. and Sears, Roebuck and Co.
1977 Certificate of Appreciation for contribution to he scholarship Fund from
F.F.W.C.
1978 from the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services for child abuse
awareness
1978 Certificate of Appreciation for participation in the Salvation Army Kettle Drive
from F.F.W.C.
1980 Certificate of Appreciation for scholarship fund and another certificate for
Assisting an Eagle Boy Scout from the F.F.W.C.
1981 Congratulatory letter on the Club’s 90th birthday & 80th year of membership in
F.F.W.C.
1982-84 Certificate of Merit for contributions to UM-JM Burn Center from F.F.W.C.
1984 Certificate of Appreciation for contributions to the scholarship fund from
F.F.W.C.
1985 American Citizenship Award and a certificate for participation in the Salvation
Army Kettle Collection from F.F.W.C.
1986 Certificate of Appreciate for promoting safer boating from the United States
Power Squadrons (Miami)
1986-1990 several certificates of appreciation and awards the President’s special
project (Trauma Center JMH)
1991Volunteer Service Award from F.F.W.C.
1991 City of Miami Proclamation – The Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove mark the
event of their 100th birthday with Historical Programs
1995 Certificate for outstanding accomplishments as an Historic Clubhouse from
F.F.W.C.
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1995 in Recognition of Outstanding Volunteer Service from the Salvation Army of
Miami
1996 Proclamation from the City of Miami for responsibility to the growth of the
community
1997 Certificate of Appreciation for participation in the Fine Arts Exhibit from
F.F.W.C.
1997 Bell Ringer Award from the Salvation Army
1998 Certificate for outstanding accomplishments from the Education DepartmentLearning Disabilities from F.F.W.C.
1999 Certificate of Appreciation for service to the Hacienda Girls Ranch
2002 Spirit Award from the Verick Park Committee for the Learn to Swim Program
2003 Evangelist Street Award of Merit for the Learn to Swim Program from the
Village West Homeowners and Tenants Association (VWFTA)
2004 Certificates for outstanding accomplishments in Beautification & Public
Relations from the F.F.W.C.
2004 Proclamation from the City of Miami for the responsibility to growth of
community (Learn to Swim Program)
2005 You Made Me Smile Award for excellence in Arts in the Community from the
F.F.W.C.
2005 The Maude Elizabeth Dean Pitter Community Spirit Award for the Learn to
Swim Program from the VWHTA
2005 Certificate of Appreciation from the Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor
and the Board of County Commissioners for the Learn to Swim Program
2005 Division of Life Skills and Special Project of Miami-Dade County Public
Schools for the Young Artists Gallery in appreciation for your vision, leadership and
creativity. You have invested in the future of our community by enhancing the
quality of public education in Miami-Dade County
2007 The Theodore R. Gibson Community Spirit Award from “Seniors in Action”
2009 Club of the Year DCFWC
2013 Club of the Year DCFWC
2014 Participation in District 11 Fine Arts Fair GFWC (FF).
2014 for contribution to "Diamond Scholarship" Miami Springs Woman's Club on
75th Anniversary
2016 City of Miami Proclamation honoring 125th Anniversary of the Founding of the
Club
2016 September Paws4You
2016 Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce Golden Coconut Awards
2017 February GFWC Florida District 11 - 3rd Place in the District 11 Arts Fair
2017 Dade Heritage Trust Preservation & Community Service Award