Jackson, Tenn. – The annual Mayor’s Civic Pride Awards recognize individuals who take exceptional care of their properties, including well-kept yards, beautiful landscaping and/or hardscape, and overall curb appeal.
A group of Master Gardeners will judge this year’s Civic Pride nomination entries. Five individual awards and five honorable mentions will be given from five areas within the city. There will also be a Commercial, Educational, and Religious Institution category with five awards and three honorable mentions.
An Environmental Stewardship award will also be presented to an individual, company or organization that goes out of its way to better the planet such as a student instituting a recycling program at their school, a person who organizes regular litter pick-ups, or a company that changes operating procedures to go greener and protect our planet.
“I am absolutely thrilled to kick off this year’s Civic Pride Awards and celebrate the incredible residents and organizations that pour their hearts into making our city a more beautiful place to live," said Mayor Scott Conger. "Thank you to everyone who takes such exceptional care of their property; your hard work is the foundation of our community’s vibrant spirit!"
Nomination forms and other information can be found by visiting kjb.jacksontn.gov
JUDGING CRITERIA
The total exterior appearance of the property as viewed from the street is evaluated. General criteria include the overall appearance, tidiness and neatness of the front of the property as evidenced by pruned plantings, defined lawns, and visually appealing borders & flowerbeds. Each of the following areas is rated on a 30 point scale and then totaled for an overall score (90 maximum points).
LAWN & HARD SURFACES: Grass should be healthy with minimal discoloration, bare spots, or weeds. Grass shall be mowed, and edged/trimmed around foundations, fences, and hard surfaces like sidewalks. Walkways and driveways should be clean (including trash containers or yard products removed from view).
LANDSCAPE & FLOWER BEDS: Beds should be weed free, and flowers should be dead-headed. Seasonal color by incorporating flowering annuals is encouraged. Dead plants should be removed, and shrubs and trees should be properly pruned. Landscape should be neat, and balanced with plantings in scale with the surroundings and complimentary to setting.
AESTHETICS: The overall look of landscaping (formal versus informal, use of color and textures, garden art) is important. The front entryway should be inviting, with original and creative touches to show personality (hanging baskets, pots, yard art, bird feeders, etc.)
- Nomination Open: April 22, 2026
- Awards Presentation – August 13th 2026