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All residential and commercial landscaping within the cities Town’s jurisdiction is eligible for the Beautification Award. The award shall be given quarterly or as nominated and approved by the Town of Selma Appearance Commission. There will only be a maximum of two (2) awards every February, May, August, and November. One (1) Residential & One (1) Commercial property.
Nominations
Nominations can come from citizens residing within the Town limits as well as within the Town of Selma “Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ).” Those living inside the Town limits as well as in the Town’s ETJ can also receive a beautification award. All nomination will be forwarded to the Appearance Commission for approval. An application can be found by clicking on the blue button to the right.
E-mail your nomination to the Town Clerk at town-clerk@selma-nc.com or return the completed nomination application in person/via mail to Town Hall, located at 212 N. Raiford Street Selma, NC 27576.
Criteria
Criteria should include, but not limited to the following items:
· Landscaping visible from the street if you were to walk or drive past the property.
· Aesthetic design appealing- does it fit with the home and attract curb appeal.
· Include a dramatic change in the property with before and after pictures if possible (Example: New owners/fixer upper).
· Has the landscaping been upgraded by addition of new mulch, irrigation, or plants?
· Significantly weed free.
· Grass mowed at appropriate height.
