Beautification & Festive Award Program

Town of River Bend, Community Appearance Commission

Beautification Award

The River Bend Community Appearance Commission (CAC) presents the Beautification Awards program designed to recognize the efforts of residents who take pride in their landscape, thereby enhancing the beauty and desirability of the River Bend Community.  The Beautification Awards will be held each April, May, and June.  Two residents will be selected as Beautification Award Winners in each Award month.  Beautification Award winners will have a Beautification Award Winner yard sign placed in their yards for approximately one month, and will be recognized in River Bend News, Town Council, and River Bend related social media.  Additionally, all Beautification Award nominees will be included in a street tour list for all residents to enjoy and be inspired by.

Eligibility

  1. Property must be located in the Town of River Bend.
  2. Only the visible area from the street view of the residence will be judged.

Selection Criteria for Beautification Award

River Bend Residents can nominate a neighbor, friend, or themselves. The CAC will use the following criteria to judge the Beautification Award nominations:

  1. Creative and unique curb appeal.
  2. Eye-catching use of color, texture, and thoughtful design.
  3. Landscape complements home and creates inviting space.
  4. Landscape enhances the beauty of the community.
  5. Overall well-maintained condition of the yard.

Award Selection

The CAC will review all nominations, visit and photograph the nominated yard, choose and notify award winners, and place and remove the Award Winner banner in the resident’s yard. Banners are to be displayed for a period of up to 30 days.

Each year:

  • April award month nominations accepted April 1-10; Winners announced April 14th.
  • May award month nominations accepted May 1-10; Winners announced May 14th.
  • June award month nominations accepted June 1-10; Winners announced June 14th.

Click HERE for the BEAUTIFICATION AWARD Nomination form

 

Town of River Bend, Community Appearance Commission

Festive Award

The River Bend Community Appearance Commission (CAC) presents the Festive Awards program designed to recognize the festive and creative efforts of residential properties throughout the Town of River Bend.  The Festive Award program coincides with annual Town celebrations and events.  Two residents will be selected as Festive Award Winners in each month of July, October, and December.  Festive Award winners will have an Award Banner placed in their yards and will be recognized in River Bend News, Town Council, and River Bend related social media.  Additionally, all Festive Award nominees will be included in a street tour list for all residents to enjoy the community’s festive décor.

Eligibility

  1. Property must be located in the Town of River Bend
  2. Only the visible area from the street view of the residence will be judged.

Selection Criteria

River Bend Residents can nominate a neighbor, friend, or themselves. The CAC will use the following criteria to judge the Festive Award nominations:

  1. Eye-catching use of colors and texture and thoughtful layout.
  2. Creative and unique appeal that inspires a festive feel in the community.
  3. Pleasing appearance with appropriate decorations for the holiday or season.
  4. Inventive use of multiple materials, such as, lights, sounds, inflatables, figures, etc.
  5. Overall well-maintained condition of the yard.

Award Selection

The CAC will review all nominations, visit, and photograph decorations, choose, and notify award winners, and place and remove the Award Winner banner in the resident’s yard.

Each year:

  • Independence Day nominations accepted June 16-26; Winners announced Jul. 2.
  • Halloween/Fall nominations accepted Oct. 10-20; Winners announced Oct. 26.
  • Christmas/Hanukkah nominations accepted Dec. 5-15; Winners announced Dec. 21.

Click HERE for the FESTIVE AWARD nomination form