Community Appearance Awards
Community Appearance Awards Program
The 2009 "Art of Living" Awards Program will be held October 19, 2009, at the Old Salem Visitor's Center. The event is free and open to the public.
The Community Appearance Commission sponsors a biennial Awards program to honor the efforts of businesses, individuals, and community groups who have had a positive impact on the appearance of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. These awards recognize those whose thoughtful design and maintenance of our built and natural environment play a significant role in creating the high quality of life we value in our community.
Awards
Awards are given based on the project merit, as determined by the selection criteria. Every award may not be handed out at each Ceremony. Furthermore, there are not a predetermined number of recipients for each award.
Selection Criteria
Entries are evaluated using the following general selection criteria:
- Contributes significantly to the improvement of community appearance;
- Exhibits a high standard of excellence in design;
- Preserves or restores desirable natural features of the site or area; and/or
- Develops a noteworthy process of community involvement, which has brought about an improvement in the character and appearance of the community.
2009 Awards Ceremony
The Community Appearance Commission held their 2009 Awards Ceremony on October 19, 2009, at the Old Salem Visitor Center. The Commission honored 17 individuals and projects for their outstanding achievements in community appearance and design.
Mr. Mitchell Silver, AICP, Director of Planning for the City of Raleigh, was the keynote speaker for the event. During his speech entitled "The Value of Good Design and Appearance," Mr. Silver spoke of creating a city of lasting value. He stated that architecture should be viewed and celebrated as art and that there should be a rebirth of civic pride in design. Good aesthetics shape the experience of place and good design of buildings and places impacts our community's character and memories for the future. "We should be in the business of placemaking," he stated, with the focus being on enhancing our streets and public realm.
2009 Award Winners
Past Appearance Award Winners
Letters of Recognition
Letters of Recognition are sent on an ongoing basis throughout the year. These letters recognize deserving people, businesses, and community groups who enhance the visual quality of the city and county. We welcome all nominations from citizens for Letters of Recognition. Please fill out and return the Letter of Recognition Nomination Form [25kb/pdf] today!
revised 11/13/2009
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