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COUNTY OF NEWELL - POLICY HANDBOOK
POLICY NO: 2022-PAG-029
TITLE: RURAL BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS
ADOPTED: June 23, 2022 (C-207/22) SUPERCEDES NO: 2016-PAG-029
TO BE
REVIEWED: PAGE NO: 1 of 3
POLICY PURPOSE:
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines, procedures and requirements
for awarding the annual Rural Beautification Awards.
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 acre in size to qualify
COUNTY OF NEWELL - POLICY HANDBOOK
POLICY NO: 2022-PAG-029
TITLE: RURAL BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS
ADOPTED: June 23, 2022 (C-207/22) SUPERCEDES NO: 2016-PAG-029
TO BE
REVIEWED: PAGE NO: 2 of 3
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
COUNTY OF NEWELL - POLICY HANDBOOK
POLICY NO: 2022-PAG-029
TITLE: RURAL BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS
ADOPTED: June 23, 2022 (C-207/22) SUPERCEDES NO: 2016-PAG-029
TO BE
REVIEWED: PAGE NO: 3 of 3
Category 4: 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 5: Conservation Efforts /5 /5
Judged By: _________________
Date: ____________________
Comments:____________________________________________________________
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