The city of Southfield is currently seeking nominations for the 2023 Community Pride Awards, which recognizes Southfield residents that have gone the extra mile in their beautification efforts. The program was expanded in recent years to include several additional categories including ‘Businesses – Small’, ‘Businesses – Large’ and ‘Well-Manicured/Maintained Residential Properties’ which is geared for homeowners that maintain curb appeal on a budget. Nominations must also include at least one photograph for virtual voting process.

The program is coordinated by the City’s Neighborhood & Information Center and the Southfield Parks & Garden Club to promote beautification efforts throughout the city. Residents are encouraged to nominate individual homeowners, neighborhoods, condominiums, apartments, businesses and even themselves. Public buildings such as schools, churches and synagogues may also be worthy of recognition, and residents are encouraged to nominate them as well. The City’s Total Living Commission and members of the Southfield Parks & Garden Club will review and vote on all nominations to select the 2023 winners who will be honored by the mayor and city council at an awards ceremony in late August.