GOAL OF THE AWARDS
The Neighborhood Improvement Awards Program was established in
2004 to encourage citizen involvement in adding to the beauty of
San Jose.
WHO MAY ENTER?
Anyone may nominate a volunteer group or individual who
volunteered his or her time to beautify a property in San Jose.
You may nominate a group you are a member of or one whose work you
admire and feel is worthy of this award. No paid contractors, or
other paid services are eligible.
IS THERE A FEE?
There is no fee to submit an application
WHAT ARE THE AWARDS?
A Neighborhood Improvement Award plaque will be presented to
the top five winners.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING?
Applications must be postmarked by the due date on the
application form.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Use the appropriate application form and submit it along with
photos of the project.
WHO WILL DO THE JUDGING?
We will be inviting representatives from the following groups
to perform the judging:
- the San Jose Redevelopment Agency,
- City of San Jose Neighborhood Association representative,
- Strong Neighborhoods Initiative representative,
- San Jose Mercury News,
- City of San Jose Business Association,
- and the San Jose Beautiful Steering Committee.