Beautification Awards Guidelines

All nominations are submitted by property age.

·1 – 5 Years 

·6 – 10 years 

·11 – 16 years 

·16+ years 

·Renovation Community 

·Student Living  

·Urban Living Community 

Anyone who entered for beautification will be entered into each category (Best Clubhouse, Best Fitness Center, Best Landscape, Best Community Feature, Best Model, Best Pool). Keep in mind, if the property doesn’t have a model or pool, they will NOT be counted off or lose points, but the property will not be eligible to win the Best of the Best in that category.

Best Clubhouse- Judging criteria include the design, layout, and clubhouse area features. 

Best Fitness Center- Judging criteria include the design, layout, functionality, and features of the fitness center. 

Best Landscape/Community Feature- Judging criteria include the best use of flowers, trees, shrubs, and community features to make the curb appeal on your property stand out.

Best Model- Judging criteria include the design, layout, functionality, and features that best represent your community to prospects.

Best Pool- Judging criteria include the design, layout, and features of the pool area.

Important Dates 

• July 26th- Nomination Deadline
• July 31st- Nominees will be notified by email regarding the next steps and judging dates
• August 12-16th In Person Beautification Judging 
• January 12, 2025- RRAA Awards Event

Eligibility 

• The nominee must be a RRAA member in good standing.
• The performance period for awards is September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024.
• Winners from 2023 will not be eligible for the 2024 judging process. 
• If you did not win a particular category, you are still eligible to be nominated for that category.

Nomination Form Process 

• To nominate, complete the online application form.
• Nomination applications will be accepted from July 5-26.
• A co-worker, peer, or supervisor can submit nominations.

Nominee Entry Form Process 

• The nomination entry form is due by July 26th. Any forms not received by that date will not be eligible.
• The entry to submit for Beautification is $25 per person.
• RRAA may choose to combine similar awards or remove the award from the program.
• Any information included in the nomination may be used during the awards program. 

Judging  

• Nominations for all RRAA Beautification awards will take place in person.
• Judging will take place in person between August 12-16th.
• The winners will be selected based on a point system.