Nominations are being accepted for the 10th annual Betty Crocker Landscape awards sponsored by Scenic Hawaii. The annual awards program seeks to honor individuals, companies, groups and individual projects that make a significant contribution to preserving or enhancing the natural
Nominations are being accepted for the 10th annual Betty Crocker Landscape awards sponsored by Scenic Hawaii. The annual awards program seeks to honor individuals, companies, groups and individual projects that make a significant contribution to preserving or enhancing the natural beauty of the state.
Nominations are sought in four categories:
c Private individuals (passionate backyard and neighborhood gardeners who create beautiful green spaces on their own property);
c Professional (landscape industry projects for individuals or businesses);
c Volunteers, community and nonprofit groups that undertake projects in public spaces, such as schools or vacant land; and
c Xeriscape (gardens that feature drought tolerant plants and conservation of water).
To nominate a garden or landscape, write a short letter describing the project and submit at least five photographs that showcase the best features of the garden. Be sure to submit complete contact information for the nominee/entry, as well as the person nominating the garden. Nominations can be submitted by email (bettycrockerawards@gmail.com) or by mail to Betty Crocker Awards, Umemoto Cassandro Design Corp., 970 N. Kalaheo Ave., Suite A-306, Kailua, HI 96734.
Deadline for nominations is May 18. All winners will be announced and honored at an award ceremony at the Outrigger Canoe Club on June 25.
For more information, call 254-8702.
