The city of Southfield is currently seeking nominations for the 2024 Community Pride Awards, which recognizes Southfield residents that have gone the extra mile in their beautification efforts. The program includes several nomination categories including residential houses, condominiums, small and large businesses, apartments, Churches, Schools, neighborhood entranceways, entire neighborhoods, and well manicured/well maintained properties (which is geared for homeowners that maintain curb appeal on a budget). In-person judging returns this year with team of master gardeners who will visit all nominated properties in mid-July to select the winners. All winners will be honored by the mayor and city council at an awards ceremony in September.

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.