Fallbrook Beautification Alliance seeks award-winning landscapes

FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Beautification Alliance (FBA) is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the Fallbrook 2011 Landscape Awards. The program, established in 2008, is designed to recognize the efforts of individuals and organizations that contribute to community pride through excellence in landscaping, beautification and continued property maintenance.

This year the FBA will be awarding each of the winning property owners with one adult ticket to Fallbrook’s annual July 4 celebration held at the Grand Tradition. The popular event is a fundraiser for the FBA and each ticket is valued at $35. The winners will be announced in the Village News in June and will also be recognized on the FBA website and with posted lawn signs

“We were delighted with the response last year to our five categories and look forward to an even greater number this year. A big thank you to all the people of Fallbrook that take the extra step to help beautify our community,” stated Anne Ondraka, chairman of the program.

Fallbrook residents or businesses are invited to submit their nominations by May 31 for consideration in the following categories:

• Residential: Overall appearance or improvement of property

• Multi-Family Development: Apartments, condo or residential development

• Commercial Property: Restaurant, retail, gas station, manufacturing, etc.

• Non-Profit Agency: Schools, church, museum, etc.

• Water Wise Gardens: Garden must be predominantly water-wise plants

A panel of volunteer judges will review the submitted nominations and select one winner from each category. The sites will be judged on the plants used, landscape design and maintenance, as well as how the landscape complements the structural features of the location. Recognition will be given to those who go “above and beyond” in renovating and maintaining their property.

To be eligible, projects must be located in the Fallbrook 92028 zip code and visible, by the public, from the street. Previous year’ nominations (other than the prior years’ winners) may be re-submitted for consideration. No member of the FBA executive board, advisory board or panel of judges will be eligible to compete.

There is no charge to submit a nomination, and the public is encouraged to nominate as many properties as they believe deserve the recognition and award, theirs or a neighbors. Photographs may be included with the nomination, but are not required. The FBA will not be able to return photos.

Nominations may be submitted on-line at http://www.fallbrookbeautification.org, or may be picked up at local nurseries, or found as an insert in this week’s Village News. Completed forms should be sent to Anne Ondraka, Fallbrook Beautification Alliance, P.O. Box 434, Fallbrook, CA 92088. Nominations must be received by May 31 to be eligible for the 2011 award.