Nominate 'An Outstanding Yard' By June 15 For Neighborhood Hero Award

Press release from the City of Joliet:

While out for a walk or driving during what is expected to be a great weekend, "help us recognize residents that have outstanding yards by nominating their address for a Neighborhood Hero Award. The City of Joliet is proud to partner again with Project Acclaim on this program, which recognizes residents that show great pride in their property and therefore demonstrate great pride in their neighborhood and in our City. Winners get a celebratory yard sign and Joliet City Council recognition.

Nominations are due Monday June 15, 2020! Get yours in now!

Criteria for a Neighborhood Hero Award:

• Lawn neat and maintained
• Use flowers, shrubs, trees, planting beds, hardscaping and other decorative features
• Exterior appearance of residence must be in good condition
• Landscaping must be resident’s own work
• Garbage cans not visible and no artificial flowers

Nominations must include the address of the property as well as a brief description of the reason for nomination, particularly if there have been obvious improvements to façade or residence. Nominations can be sent to Project Acclaim by email or mail.

Email : projectacclaim@gmail.com

Mail: Project Acclaim, P.O. Box 3799, Joliet, IL 60434

For questions, please contact city planner Jayne Bernhard at (815) 724-4052 or jbernhard@joliet.gov

This press release was produced by the City of Joliet. The views expressed here are the author’s own.