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Sheri Ann Richerson’s Achievements, Awards & Certifications – Journalism, Gardening, and Professional Awards

🏆 Achievements & Certifications

📜 Journalism & Writing

  • 🏅 Outstanding Journalism PlaqueMississinewa High School, Gas City, IN (1986)
  • 📜 Certificate of Completion – Ball State University Journalism WorkshopsBall State University, Muncie, IN (1986)
  • 🥈 First Runner-Up for a $300 Journalism ScholarshipBall State University, Muncie, IN (1986)

🌿 Herbal & Gardening Certifications

  • 📜 Training Certificate for Basic Herbology Systematic ApproachThe Herb School (2001)
  • 🎓 Master Gardener Program GraduatePurdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2003)
  • 🎓 Advanced Master Gardener TrainingHendricks County Master Gardeners, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2003)
  • 🎓 Graduation to Advanced Master GardenerPurdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2004)
  • 📜 Certificate of Achievement – The Art and Science of Container Gardening ProgramThe Horticulture Gardening Institute, East Lansing, MI (2004)
  • 🎓 Advanced Master Gardener TrainingHendricks County Master Gardeners, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2004)
  • 🎓 Graduation to Bronze Level Advanced Master GardenerPurdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2005)
  • 📜 Certificate of Achievement – The Art and Science of SMARTGARDEN ProgramThe Horticulture Gardening Institute, East Lansing, MI (2005)
  • 📜 Certificate of Achievement – Herbaceous Perennials for Sun: Identification, Culture, and AttributesThe Horticulture Gardening Institute, East Lansing, MI (2005)
  • 📜 Certificate of Achievement – Herbaceous Perennials for Shade: Identification, Culture, and AttributesThe Horticulture Gardening Institute, East Lansing, MI (2006)
  • 🎓 Graduation to Silver Level Advanced Master GardenerPurdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2007)
  • 🎓 Graduation to Silver Level Advanced Master GardenerPurdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2010)

🏅 Awards & Recognitions

  • 🏆 Certificate of Appreciation – Presentation on Growing and Using HerbsGas City Kiwanis, Gas City, IN (2003)
  • 🏆 Certificate of Appreciation – Grant County Evening Garden Club Yearbook (2005-2006)National Garden Clubs, Inc. (2006)
  • 🏆 Certificate of Award – First Place, Yearbooks, Class AThe Garden Club of Indiana, Inc. (2006)
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