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COUNTY OF NEWELL - POLICY HANDBOOK
POLICY NO: POL-025-23
TITLE: RURAL BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS
ADOPTED: June 22, 2023 (C-220/23)
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POLICY PURPOSE:
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines, procedures and requirements for awarding
the annual Rural Beautification Awards.
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POLICY GUIDELINES:
1. Beautification awards will be handed out on an annual basis.
2. All nominees will be notified before any representatives of the County visit their premises.
3. Three awards will be awarded throughout the entire County.
4. A bus tour will be held to showcase the top three yards.
5. Pictures of each winner’s yard will be placed on the County website.
6. Winners will receive a personalized award/gift.
7. All rural yards will be judged on their own merit including dryland and irrigated alike.
8. Request for nominations will be advertised yearly in the local paper, the County of Newell
website and County social media pages.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
1. No employees or members of the County Council will be eligible.
2. To qualify, all candidates must maintain their own yards (i.e., no hired gardeners or
maintenance personnel).
3. Yards must be a minimum of one (1) acre in size to qualify.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Director of Agricultural Services will determine the cut off date for nominations in
consultation with the Municipal Services Administrative Assistant.
2. Director of Agricultural Services will tour the judges to the nominated yards and act as a
tie breaker for determining the winning yards.
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3. Director of Agricultural Services will host the tour of the yards and act as a guide for
participants.
4. Municipal Services Administrative Assistant will collaborate on planning and coordinating
of the activities.
5. Other staff from the Agricultural Services department may be required to act as support
for the tour activities.
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EVALUATION SHEET
RURAL BEAUTIFICATION COMPETITION
Judge 1 Judge 2
Category 1: Landscape Design Principals
Harmony and Rhythm /10 /10
Design with a pleasing combination of elements. Elements such as color, texture
and plants appear in a manner that implies continuity
Contrast, Diversity and Texture /10 /10
Balance /10 /10
Visual balance of color, size and scale. Trees, flowers, ornaments and foliage
create a visually pleasing balance.
Emphasis /15 /15
Use of Colour- /5 /5
Category 2: Functionality /5 /5
Category 3: Uniqueness /10 /10
Category 4: Innovation and Creativity /10 /10
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Category 5: Lawn/ Yard Maintenance
Trees and shrubs /10 /10
Variety
Pruning and care
Freedom from pest and disease
Lawn Care /10 /10
Freedom from weeds
Neat and trim
Category 6: Conservation Efforts /5 /5
Judged By: _________________
Date: ____________________
Comments:____________________________________________________________
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