FOR RELEASE: May 29, 2009

 

 

 

Nominations are Being Accepted for the 9th Annual Troy Garden Awards
Deadline to Enter is Friday, June 29

 

 

 

(TROY, MI) – The City of Troy is on the lookout for the best yards and gardens around.  If you think your yard is the crème of the crop, or if you feel a neighbor’s yard deserves some recognition, the June 30 deadline is fast approaching to send in your nominations for the 9th Annual Troy Garden Awards.

 

Nominations may be submitted by phone, fax, email or mail and should include the home or business address with zip code.  If possible, the name and/or phone number of the homeowner or business you are nominating should also be provided. 

 

Call the Community Affairs Department at 248.524.1147, fax at 248.524.3499 or email cindy.stewart@troymi.gov with the information.  Nominations can also be sent to the Community Affairs Department, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084.  Nomination forms are available in the summer edition of the Troy Today newsletter or on the City of Troy’s Web site at www.troymi.gov under the Community Affairs Department.

 

“For the past eight years, we’ve seen some of the most beautiful yards and gardens,” Cindy Stewart, Community Affairs Director, said.  “If you’ve ever thought a neighbor or local business should be recognized for their hard work and effort to beautify the City, this is your chance to do so.”

 

Judges will be visiting nominated properties throughout July and issuing awards in a variety of categories. They will be accompanied by City employees and possess City of Troy-issued photo ID cards.  Finalists will be notified by mail during the month of August.   Garden 2009 Award winners will be honored before Troy City Council on a date to be announced.

 

If you have any questions about the contest, call 248.524.1147.

 

 

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