Do you live near a property that you can be proud of? If so, you are fortunate to have neighbors who have made an investment in your neighborhood. When people beautify their property the whole neighborhood wins! Property values are enhanced and the neighborhood becomes more attractive and desirable. The Sycamore Township Beautification Award is a challenge designed to recognize exceptional properties, which have contributed to keeping Sycamore Township beautiful. Our goal is to applaud the owners of properties who have taken extra measures to achieve noticeable improvements that have impacted our community and to develop better and stronger relationships with local government and its residents. Awards are presented annually for township properties based on the following:
CRITERIA
-exhibits pride in their home
-shows excellence in exterior home upkeep and maintenance
-shows creativeness in the exterior of the home in relation to the surrounding neighborhood
CATAGORIES
The Sycamore Township Beautification Awards will be given to 10 residential properties which beautify the Township.
JUDGING
All properties will be reviewed and judged by Township Department head staff.
NOMINATIONS
Nominations to be judged may be submitted by property owners, friends, neighbors, etc. Applications may be found by clicking here.
RULES
Winners are not eligible to win more than once in a three year period.
DEADLINE
All nominations must be postmarked by July 31, 2008. Judging will be held in the month of August. Winners will be announced in September.
AWARD WINNERS
Award Winners will be welcomed by the Township Board of Trustees at a special awards ceremony where beautification award certificates will be awarded. Special recognition on the Township web site and newsletter and a gracious gift certificate to local businesses will be given.
2008 BEAUTIFICATION AWARD WINNERS
Winners pictured: Mr. & Mrs. Ervin Moermond, Mr. & Mrs. William Dickman, Mr. & Mrs. James Phillips, Ms. Grace Harpin, Mr. & Mrs. Terrence Flaig, Ms. Charoltte Schepers, A family member on behalf of Mr. Clifford Hackney
Winners not pictured: Ms. Jane Patrick, Mr. & Mrs. Hector Rios, Ms. Carol Dowling