The Neighborhood Improvement Awards Program is for any resident or group that has volunteered their time to make a part of San Jose more beautiful. You may nominate yourself, your neighborhood group, or any other group whose work qualifies.

Applications are available now, please call the office for the next due date: 408-723-1574.

GOAL OF THE AWARDS

The Neighborhood Improvement Awards Program was established in 2004 to encourage citizen involvement in adding to the beauty of San Jose.

WHO MAY ENTER?

Anyone may nominate a volunteer group or individual who volunteered his or her time to beautify a property in San Jose. You may nominate a group you are a member of or one whose work you admire and feel is worthy of this award. No paid contractors, or other paid services are eligible.

IS THERE A FEE?

There is no fee to submit an application

WHAT ARE THE AWARDS?

A Neighborhood Improvement Award plaque will be presented to the top five winners.

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING?

Applications must be postmarked by the due date on the application form.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Use the appropriate application form and submit it along with photos of the project.

WHO WILL DO THE JUDGING?

We will be inviting representatives from the following groups to perform the judging:

• the San Jose Redevelopment Agency,
• City of San Jose Neighborhood Association representative,
• Strong Neighborhoods Initiative representative,
• San Jose Mercury News,
• City of San Jose Business Association,
• and the San Jose Beautiful Steering Committee.