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Alexandria Beautification Commission Seeks 2019 Award Nominations

Beautification Award Submissions sought from the Public for Architecture, Landscaping and Sustainable Design

The Alexandria Beautification Commission is seeking nominations for their 2019 Beautification Awards. Nominees should demonstrate exceptional efforts in contributing to the beautification of their communities, neighborhoods and residences through architecture, landscaping or sustainable practices.

Over the next several weeks, the Commission will canvas the city in search of properties to nominate for this year’s awards. Kathryn Chiasson, Chair of the Alexandria Beautification Commission, encourages the public to participate in the process: "We are fortunate to live in a community with engaged citizens working to make it a better place. Exciting beautification efforts are happening throughout Alexandria, and we want to know about all of them.” Christina Mazurkevich, Commissioner and real estate agent, says, “There are many notable properties in this beautiful city. Through our collaborative efforts, we can find and recognize these hidden gems.”

Nominations will be accepted for the following six categories: Excellence in Architecture, Excellence in Sustainable Design, Green Practices in Beautification, Community Beautification, Residential Beautification, and Commercial Beautification. Nominees may be residents, businesses, organizations or community groups.

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Nominations must be received by Monday, May 27, 2019 via an online form at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019beautification.

In early fall, the Alexandria Beautification Commission will host an awards ceremony where the winners will be announced and honored by Mayor Justin Wilson and City Council.

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Image of past award recipient courtesy of the Alexandria Beautification Commission.

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