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<br /> <br /> 2 <br />City Beautification Award Policy <br /> <br /> <br />What is a City Beautification Award? <br />The City Beautification award serves to recognize those business owners, who have made an <br />effort to clean, repair, improve and enhance the overall aesthetics of their property to <br />maintain the beauty of their neighborhood and surroundings. It is presented to encourage <br />community improvements, enhance our city’s visual image and economic vitality. <br /> <br />The city of Elk River Beautification Committee recognizes projects that improve the <br />appearance of local neighborhoods and the entire community. Examples are <br />commercial/industrial site improvements, commercial/industrial upgrades, landscapes, <br />renovations, restorations, and new structures that are architecturally noteworthy. <br /> <br />From May through October, one winner will be chosen each month with a grand prize <br />winner chosen in October. Business owners would receive public recognition and an award <br />for making the city of Elk River beautiful! <br /> <br />Businesses can be nominated for this award by others within the community or they may <br />nominate themselves (self-nomination is encouraged!). Winning properties may be shown in <br />promotional materials with owner’s consent. <br /> <br />What does the Beautification Committee look for? <br />A major criterion is how the project visually enhances the surrounding neighborhood and <br />community. How the business incorporates design, maintenance, color, organization and <br />creativity within the existing community. Improvements to structures, outdoor spaces and <br />the landscaping are important elements for consideration. <br /> <br />Awards are given in two categories: <br />1. The first category is for businesses that have made substantial improvements to the <br />exterior of their buildings and/or landscape in the last year. <br />2. The second category is for businesses that consistently maintain their properties in <br />an attractive and well-kept manner. <br /> <br />Nominations will be evaluated based on the overall visual appearance of the completed <br />project. <br />