3rd Annual SOSNA Streetscape Competition
SOSNA STREETSCAPE CONTEST
Announcing the Third Annual SOSNA Streetscape contest, deadline to enter FRIDAY AUGUST 13.
The SOSNA Streetscape Contest is designed to award those neighbors who beautify our community by planting and tending greenery on the front of their homes. See pictures of last years winners from the award ceremony PowerPoint, available for download below.
The specifications, rules and details are as follows:
SOSNA STREETSCAPE CONTEST
There are 3 categories:
- Window Boxes
- Tree Pit Garden
- Container Garden
There is no fee to enter.
To enter the contest, SIMPLY REPLY TO THIS EMAIL WITH 1) Your name; 2) Your house address; 3) Your phone number, and 4) Your email address. You can also stop by the SOSNA office at 1901 Christian Street to sign up. Be sure to state what category you are entering. You are allowed to enter in more than one category.
Winners will be selected for First, Second, and Third Place in each of the three categories.
Prizes include valuable gift certificates at local establishments. Prizes from last year included a brand new electric drill from Center City Home Center (valued over $100); a plant from the Window Box; and gift certificates to Divan, Sidecar, Betty's Speakeasy and more!!
Entries will be judged by professionals in the field of horticulture and design. Judging will be between Friday August 27 and Monday August 30, 2009. Entrants need not be present, but will be notified in advance of judging.
How will judges evaluate your entry? Five criteria will be observed:
- Suitability of plants ......Max 15 points
- Suitability of Containers or plantings ......10
- Horticultural Practices ......10
- Maintenance ......25
- Design/Overall Impression .....40
Total 100 points
The deadline to enter is Friday, AUGUST 13, 2010
Winners will be announced at the September SOSNA General Meeting.
Do not hesitate to contact SOSNA with questions, concerns or suggestions! May the best house win!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2009 contest, and thank you to the judges and all the neighborhood businesses that donated prizes to our contest.
Contributing businesses:
- Center City Home Center
- Divan Turkish Kitchen
- The Window Box
- May's Gourmet Cafe
- Beauty Shop Cafe
- Sidecar Bar and Grill
- Girl.Bike.Dog
- Phoebe's BBQ Ribs
- Betty's Speakeasy
- MAB Paints
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