Heinz Wholesome Memories Intergenerational Garden Award

Heinz Wholesome Memories Intergenerational Garden Award will help families grow memories together. Recognizing the power of gardens to connect individuals of all ages socially, culturally, and emotionally, the H. J. Heinz Company is proud to sponsor the Heinz Wholesome Memories Intergenerational Garden Award, designed to foster family-focused garden efforts in communities across the country. The award will provide 57 families with the tools needed to embark on a successful gardening adventure that will foster lasting intergenerational memories while growing wholesome food.
For more than 130 years, all the tomatoes in Heinz® Ketchup have been grown from Heinz® Seed by a select group of trusted farmers in California’s Central Valley. The relationships Heinz has developed with its farmers spans several generations. This has helped Heinz consistently deliver America's Favorite Ketchup to families all over the country, so that it can be part of the relationships you build at home.

Who is eligible to apply: The award is open to any adult in the United States who wishes to garden with preschool to high school-aged family member(s) and feels that gardening is a great way to build lasting memories. A focus on nutrition, sustainability, and socialization is a plus. No prior gardening experience necessary. The garden can be established and grown in any suitable outdoor setting such as home, rooftop, deck, school yard, community garden, church garden, etc.

What the award includes: Winning applicants will receive a $500 Heinz Wholesome Memories Intergenerational Award Package including:
Kids’ Tool Set 
Preschool Kids’ Tool Set
Cedar Raised Container Garden
SofTouch Hand Tool Set
Picture Pockets, Large
Zinc Plant Markers
GeoBin Composter
3 pairs Kids Work Gloves (1 of each size) Watering Can 
Kangaroo Pop-Up
Veggie Garden Seed Collection
5 Gardening Journals
Down & Dirty Activity Book
Intergenerational Gardening Tip Sheet 
Heinz® Tomato Seeds

 
Application Deadline : Applications are due by January 10, 2010.

Award Fulfillment: We will notify you about the status of your application by February 20, 2010. Awards will be distributed in March 2010.

Post-award reporting requirement: Award recipients will be required to submit a one-page summary about their family's gardening experience and at least one photo.
No purchase necessary. Purchase of a product does not improve your chances of receiving an award.