Nominations now open for Outstanding Landscape Awards

FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook Beautification Alliance (FBA) is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the Fallbrook 2016 Outstanding 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.

The FBA will once again award each of the winning property owners with one adult ticket to Fallbrook’s popular July 4 Celebration, held annually at the Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens. The winners will be announced in the Village News, FBA website, and lawn signs posted on the winning properties.

“The Landscape Awards Committee of the Fallbrook Beautification Alliance is amazed each year at how many beautifully landscaped properties are nominated,” stated Karen Feyler, chairman of the program. “This makes our decisions very challenging, but rewarding as well, to see our village taking such pride. How lucky we are to live in such a beautiful town.”

Fallbrook residents and businesses are invited to submit their nominations by June 1 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: School, Church, Museum, etc.
• Water Wise Gardens: Garden must use predominantly water wise plants

A panel of volunteer judges will review the submitted nominations in 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 years' 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. Properties may be their own or their neighbor's. Photographs may be included with the nomination, but are not required. The FBA will not be able to return photos.

Nominations may obtained online at http://www.fallbrookbeautification.org or may be picked up at the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce or local nurseries. Completed forms should be sent to Karen Feyler, Fallbrook Beautification Alliance, P.O. Box 434, Fallbrook, CA 92088. Nominations must be received by June 1 to be eligible for the 2016 award.