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Nominate a Residential Property!
The Keep Oakland Park Beautiful Award recognizes locations that significantly enhance the beauty, environmental quality, and character of Oakland Park through thoughtful upgrades, landscaping improvements, and sustainable practices. This award is given by the City of Oakland Park Beautification Advisory Board/ Keep Oakland Park Beautiful Board to local residential and commercial properties.
Nomination forms will be accepted February 1 - March 31 for the Spring Awards, and accepted July 1 - August 31 for the Fall Awards.
The Board will then discuss and vote on the nominees at their next scheduled monthly meeting. Each award recipient will be recognized at a regular Commission Meeting and receive an Award Certificate denoting their achievement.
Nominator Information
Please choose one
Residential Property (Nominee) Information
Must be an Oakland Park Address
If you are unsure, please indicate.
Keep Oakland Park Beautiful Award Criteria
Trees & Palms
Hardscaped Areas
Shade/Canopy trees present
Walkways, patios, and other areas clean and well-maintained
Trees & palms (3 large palms=1 Shade tree) properly trimmed; no illegal pruning
Driveway in good condition (no major cracks, potholes, or stains)
Dead or hazardous trees/palms
Pools and/or Fountains are free of trash/stagnant water; well maintained
Lawn
Sustainability & Native Planting
Grass thick, healthy, recently mowed and edged
Use of native plants or Florida Friendly Landscaping varieties
Swale area sodded and maintained
Stormwater enhancements (adequate drainage, permeable paving, etc)
Area free of trash and debris
Additional sustainable practices (solar lighting, composting, rain barrels, electric vehicle charging)
Shrubs, Blooming Plants & Groundcovers
Exterior of Building
Healthy, full, colorful, no insect damage
Façade, walls, doors, windows in good condition or updated
Beds mulched with wood chips or decorative rock
Paint in good condition or recently painted; no peeling, mold, mildew
Vines are well-supported on fences, arbors or trellises
Roof is clean, in good condition/well-maintained
Hedges
Walkways & fences in good condition
Healthy, good color, no insect/disease signs
Paint color is harmonious with surrounding properties and/or aesthetically pleasing
Neatly trimmed; not obstructing sidewalks or driveways
Acknowledgments & Consent
Please review and confirm the following before submitting your nomination:
Accuracy Statement: I confirm that the information provided in this nomination is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Contact Permission: I understand that the City of Oakland Park and the Beautification Advisory Board may contact the property owner regarding this nomination.
Photo Request: I understand that the City and/or Board may request additional photos of the property to assist in the judging process.
Public Recognition: I acknowledge that, if selected, the property may be featured in City/KOPB communications, including social media, newsletters, and public announcements.
If you would like to submit any other documents or files regarding this form please email
KOPB@oaklandparkfl.gov
Please note that submission of this form does not guarantee that the nominated property will receive an award. All nominations are reviewed and evaluated based on established program criteria. Awards are granted at the discretion of the Board.
“The Board reserves the right to rescind this nomination or award if, at any time, the property incurs any violation of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Oakland Park.”
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