About OCCAN

Orange County Chapter was established in 1957. This energetic chapter has been host for two state conventions. The chapter has provided four state presidents and continues to strive for excellence.

Put in it's simplest form, Orange County Chapter is comprised of those nurseries and garden centers located within Orange County. This chapter is adjacent to North San Diego Chapter on the south, Inland Chapter on the east, and Los Angeles Chapter on the north.

Outstanding Chapter of the Year	2002-03
	2001-02
	1997-98
	1989-90
	1986-87
	1980-81
Most Creative or Innovative New or Ongoing Project	2001-02
	1997-98
Community Activity Fundraising	2000-01
	1999-00
	1998-99
	1991-92
Informative Chapter Programming	1997-98
	1990-91
Increased Membership Involvement	2000-01
	1998-99
	1997-98

Year Established	Award Name
1972	Orange County Nursery Co. Award
1973	Oda Nursery Award
1976	M. Nakamura Memorial Award
1979	Wesley A. Humphrey/Orange County Chapter Award
1981	Orange County Chapter/Jack & Marion Wick Scholarship Award
1982	Flowerdale Nurseries Scholarship Award
1982	Roy S. Nakase Memorial Scholarship/Orange County Chapter Award
1983	James A. Tringham/Orange County Chapter
1987	Ota Nursery Award/Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Ota & Bill Ota
1991	Mark McGuire/Orange County Memorial Scholarship
1993	Gary Hayakawa Scholarship
1994	Roger Ballard Memorial Scholarship/Orange County Chapter Award
1997	David Mitts Memorial Research Award
1999	Don & Annie Knipp Scholarship/Orange County Chapter
2000	Charles & Colleen Crum Scholarship Award
2001	Graham Bowen/Orange County Scholarship