Nominations Being Accepted for Residential & Business Beautification Awards

June 8, 2016

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Contact:  Ann Marie Meisch, 231-724-6705

PRESS RELEASE

Nominations Being Accepted for

Residential & Business Beautification Awards

The City of Muskegon in conjunction with the Neighborhood Associations is now accepting nominations for Landscape Beautification awards through July 1, 2016.

Criteria:

  • All entries must be original work (no professional landscapers)
  • Overall landscape plan of yard and garden must utilize use of color
  • Fits the architecture of the house
  • Originality
  • Lawn Upkeep
  • Landscaping of area & garden
  • Overall beauty of entire property – including front, back, & side yards

Awards will be given for 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, Most Unique, & Honorable Mention.  Forms to nominate can be found on the City’s website at:  https://muskegon-mi.gov/cresources/Residential.pdf

This year also marks the second year of Business Beautification Awards.  Residents, businesses, and organizations are invited to submit nominations.  Criteria follows the same format but judging will take place on the exterior appearance of the building as well recognizing many businesses may not have spaces to landscape.  Forms to nominate a business can be found at:  https://muskegon-mi.gov/cresources/Business.pdf

“Nominating a home and/or business is a great way to recognize a homeowner/business who puts the time and effort to beautify their property,” stated City Manager, Frank Peterson.

Nominate someone today!