Community Appearance Awards
by Amy Crum
The 2012 Community Appearance Awards Program was held April 30, 2012, in the James A. Gray Auditorium at the Old Salem Museums & Gardens Visitor Center.
Mr. Pratt Cassity Jr. was the keynote speaker for the program. Mr. Cassity is the Director of the Center of Community Design and Preservation at the University of Georgia, Athens, GA. His speech addressed negotiating change in historical districts. He noted that the context and outcome of the efforts need to be considered when allowing for urban growth and community improvement in historic areas.
The Community Appearance Commission sponsors a biennial Awards Program to honor the efforts of businesses, individuals, and community groups who have had a positive impact on the appearance of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. These awards recognize those whose thoughtful design and maintenance of our built and natural environment play a significant role in creating the high quality of life we value in our community.
2012 Community Appearance Awards Web Page
2012 Community Appearance Awards Presentation [video]
Selection Criteria
Entries are evaluated using the following general selection criteria:
- Contributes significantly to the improvement of community appearance;
- Exhibits a high standard of excellence in design;
- Preserves or restores desirable natural features of the site or area; and/or
- Develops a noteworthy process of community involvement, which has brought about an improvement in the character and appearance of the community.
Awards
Awards are given based on the project merit, as determined by the selection criteria. Every award may not be handed out at each Ceremony. Furthermore, there are not a predetermined number of recipients for each award.
Award Descriptions [pdf/172kb/1p]
Past Appearance Award Winners
revised 4/2/2013
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