Nominations Sought for Inaugural Beautification, Heroes Awards

The City of Redlands invites nominations for the inaugural Beautification and Redlands Heroes Awards. Winners will be honored at the State of the City event at noon on Thursday, June 25, at the University of Redlands Orton Center, 1200 E. Colton Ave. Beautification Awards will be presented in four categories: • New Construction with Landscaping; • Existing Development with Landscaping; • Adaptive Reuse of Historic Property; • Sustainable Design and Innovation. One winner will be named in each category, recognizing buildings and non-residential facilities within the City of Redlands that capture outstanding landscape, cleanliness and curb appeal. Award recipients will be judged on the building exteriors for architectural design, sustainable design, general maintenance, landscaping, screening of utilities, building improvements, historical preservation and parking lot beautification. Redlands Heroes Awards will be presented to individuals and organizations residing or based in the City of Redlands who have performed voluntary activities that address a community need or enhance the quality of life for Redlands residents and demonstrate acts of generosity and kindness. The nomination should reflect a meaningful commitment of time and service by the nominee. Nomination forms are available on the City’s website at www.cityofredlands.org, in the City Clerk’s Office, 35 Cajon St., Redlands Chamber of Commerce, 1 E. Redlands Blvd., A.K. Smiley Public Library, 125 W. Vine St., Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St. or at the Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. All nominations must be received by May 15.