Overview:

The mission of the Beautification Council is to ensure that the City of Winter Haven is a premier city through recognition of beautification projects.

• Landscaping Improvement
  This category focuses on front yard and landscape improvements. Selection will emphasize year-round visual appeal and environmental considerations.
   

• Structural Improvement
  This category focuses on exterior structural improvements. Selection will emphasize the overall visual effect of the structural improvements.

Selection Criteria

Overall, selection will be based on the outside appearance of the structure and the landscaping grounds of the yard, as seen from the street. Winners will be selected based on the following:

• Effort rather than cost

• Creativity and effort combined

• Tasteful landscaping, including but not limited to trees, shrubs and flowers

• A well-maintained property

• Structural improvements

Selection Committee

The selection committee is typically comprised of representatives from the following groups:

• Winter Haven Community Development Department

• Chamber of Commerce

• Keep Winter Haven Clean and Beautiful

Awards

The Beautification Council will award the winners with the following accolades:

• Cash prize (residential only)

• A framed certificate of appreciation presented at a City Commission meeting

• A recognition sign to be placed in the recipient's yard/front of the business for 30 days

• Recognition on the partners' websites

Applicants

Any owner or renter of a residential or commercial property located within the greater Winter Haven area and visible by the general public, can nominate their own property or another property by submitting an application to a participating partner.

Entry Procedure

1. Complete the nomination form; answer all required questions.
2. If possible, prepare supplementary material, i.e., before and after photographs.
3. Mail completed form to:

City of Winter Haven
Neighborhood Services Unit
P.O. Box 2277
Winter Haven, Florida 33883-2277

Award recipients will be notified by phone or in person. This award will be presented at the next available City Commission meeting. If you have any questions please call:

Kaye Boone: (863) 298-4482

Chamber of Commerce: (863) 293-2138

Click here for the Beautification Award Application and Nomination Form (PDF:86KB)