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The Town of Blacksburg and the Townscape Committee sponsored the 25th Anniversary Civic Beatification Awards Ceremony recently. The Civic Beautification Awards are given annually to recognize landscapes and/or architectural improvements that enhance the appearance of the Town of Blacksburg. This year there were four categories for Civic Beautification Awards.
25th Anniversary Civic Beautification Awards are for a property that merits special recognition in celebration of Civic Beautification in Blacksburg during the past 25 years. The winners are:
Hahn Horticulture Garden at Virginia Tech
Washington Street, Virginia Tech Campus
Terrace View Apartments
Corner of Patrick Henry Drive and Toms Creek Road
Sara Thorne-Thomsen and Dan Mosser
713 Burruss Drive
Town of Blacksburg
Huckleberry Trail from Miller Street to Southgate Bridge Crossing
Town of Blacksburg
Medians, Parks, Pocket Parks, Hanging Baskets and so forth
Ellen Jones-Walker and Clifford Walker and Jennifer and Rob Davie
319 Sunset Boulevard
Neighborhood or Block Enhancement Awards are for special efforts (i.e. building improvements, rejuvenated or new landscapes, etc.) made to enhance the appearance of a neighborhood or block. 2007 winners are:
702, 704, 706 Progress Street
Michael Rosenzweig
Lyric Centre, College Avenue & Main Street
Lester Group
Roundabout
Washington Street & West Campus Drive
Virginia Tech Office of Transportation
Honorable Mention
107 Sherwood Court, Lesley Canter
109 Sherwood Court, Jim Dunlap
111 Sherwood Court, Jim and Dot Ogburn
113 Sherwood Court, Joseph C. Wang
Classic Category Awards are for a front walk and entrance, an herb garden, a flower garden, an orchard, a lawn, a vegetable garden, a shrub garden, a heritage tree, a parking area, or a unique area of Town. 2007 Winners are:
Shirley Ann Hale, 303 Edgewood Lane
Jim and Cathy Gorman, 500 Southgate Drive
Rotary Club of Montgomery County
International Peace Garden, Cranwell International Center, Clay Street/Virginia Tech
Joseph and Roxanna Hartmann, 600 Cambridge Road
Historic Preservation Awards are for the preservation efforts that lead to historically accurate maintenance or restoration and additions to historic structures. 2007 Winners are:
Town of Blacksburg, Sugar Maple Tree at 5 Chimneys
Virginia Tech Facilities, Sycamore Tree at College Avenue
Elizabeth McCann, Oak Tree at Corner of Eakin Street & Preston Avenue
Marijke McNair, Sycamore Tree at 714 McBryde Drive
Town of Blacksburg
Giant Maple in Westview Cemetery Corner of Harding Drive and Owens Street
Obenshain Family
Oaknoll Farm, Prices Fork Road
To commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Civic Beatification Awards, three different projects were announced. First, the 25th Anniversary Commemorative Poster, created by Terri Fisher, was unveiled to the public for the first time. Second, the Townscape Committee and the Town of Blacksburg announced plans to restore the iris gardens at the Price House and Garden Park in honor of the Civic Beautification Awards program. Third, the Landscape Architecture 2016- Second Year Design Studio at Virginia Tech displayed their work illustrating potential Civic Beautification projects that can continue the spirit of the Civic Beautification Awards program.
The 2007 Civic Beatification Award Judges were Scott Gartner, a professor with the School of Architecture plus Design at Virginia Tech; Elizabeth Gilboy, Director of the Community Design Assistance Center; and Anne Robinson, a member of the Southside Garden Club and a State Flower Show judge.
Mayor Ron Rordam presented the certificates to the winners with the assistance of the Townscape Committee members. A reception followed the ceremony with flowers by Karen Handel at Best Wishes and catering by Marie Paget.
The 25th Anniversary Civic Beatification Award Ceremony was videotaped and can be viewed on WTOB Tuesday at 10 a.m., Thursday at 3 p.m., and Sunday at 5 p.m. For more information regarding the Civic Beautification Awards, please contact Karen Drake, Town Comprehensive Planner at (540) 951-4446.
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