Montgomery's Annual Flower Contest Returns

MONTGOMERY, IL - The Montgomery Beautification Committee is sponsoring its annual Summer Floral Display Contest as an opportunity for homes and businesses to be recognized for landscape displays that feature annual and perennial flowers. Nominations will be accepted through June 26, and judging will take place the evening of June 28.

According to the Village News, awards will be given based on the following criteria: displays must be predominantly floral; live plants only, no artificial, silk, etc.; flower displays may be in ground or containers; perennial and annual flowering plants are acceptable; and the display must add “curb appeal” to the property.

Residents can nominate their own property or someone else's simply by submitting the property address.

On June 28, committee members and volunteer judges will visit all nominated addresses in order to select the winners. A sign will be placed that evening in front of the properties selected for an award. Owners will then be asked to leave these signs up for at least several weeks. A list of winning addresses will be published, names will be withheld.

Properties can be nominated via the Village website or by calling the Village of Montgomery Public Works Department at 630-896-9241.

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