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Town of Normal, Illinois. Committed to Service Excellence.

Community Beautification Awards

Nomination Form [PDF] - Due August 22, 2008
Brochure [PDF]

Clipart HouseThe Community Beautification Awards were developed to recognize the efforts of residents and businesses that improve the overall appearance of the community through the enhancement of their property.

CATEGORIES

Nominations may be for:

  • Single Family Residence
  • Multi-Family Residence
  • Business/Commercial
  • Government/Institution/ Religious

Property that is publicly visible from any public land can now be nominated. This includes property that is viewable from any public street, Town of Normal Parks, the Constitution Trail, and Ironwood Golf Course.

AWARDS PRESENTED

Properties in each category will be recognized with Beautification Awards and Honorable Mention Recognition. Certificates are presented to Beautification Award winners and Honorable Mention recipients at a Town Council Meeting. Beautification Award winners are also presented with a yard sign, which designates the property as an award winner.

CRITERIA

Woman plantingA panel of local residents will judge each nominated property. Criteria used will include:

  • Architecture
  • Landscaping
  • General Upkeep/Maintenance
  • Overall Appeal
  • Appropriateness/Fit to Neighborhood

Additionally, Business/Commercial, Government/Institution/Religious, and Multi-family properties will be evaluated on:

  • Signage
  • Light Fixtures
  • Parking Areas

Nomination deadline is August 22, 2008.

Nominations should be submitted to:
Community Beautification Awards
Normal City Hall
P.O. Box 589
Normal, IL 61761-0589

For additional information, please call the Administration Department at 454-9504.

This page last modified 07/31/08.