Special Yard Awards

Beautiful Yard Award

During the summer, SSL recognizes residents who have made exceptional efforts that positively impact their neighborhoods. We encourage you to take a closer look around your block and nominate fellow neighbors and residents for a Beautiful Yard award. There are many benefits to a healthy and beautiful yard:

• Reduce the need for water through xeriscape and low-water landscaping with drip lines (read more on why and how you can help conserve water).
• Create habitat for wildlife by planting plants, trees, and seeds to attract pollinators (bees and butterflies), birds, and other wildlife.
• Reduce the temperature with trees that shade the ground and combat heat islands in our urban areas.
• Improve physical and mental health of yourself and others by working in your yard and creating beautiful landscaping that others walk by and enjoy.
• Create a safe place for kids to play that helps foster a connection to nature with children.
• Provide a safe space for pets to exercise and play through proper fencing/gating and by eliminating plants and supplies that are toxic to dogs, cats, and other wildlife.
• Give yourself more free time for yourself and your family, because once you're created a healthy, sustainable and beautiful yard, you will spend less time maintaining it.

Not everyone has the luxury of having or interest in maintaining a yard, which is why we also recognize our Beautiful Balconies. If you would like to nominate a resident for a Beautiful Yard or Beautiful Balcony award, click below or contact SSL Neighborhoods at 801-464-6757 or connect@sslc.gov.

Spooky Yard Award

Calling all Halloween lovers, if you or a neighbor are the type that go all in with Halloween decorations, we want to hear from you. Our Spooky Yard Award recognizes best-dressed houses and front lawns during the month of October. Much like our annual Merry and Bright Award during the December holidays, winning a Spooky Award comes with bragging rights and seasonal joy. In order to be considered, Submit a Nomination for your house (or the home of a friend or neighbor) by October 25.

Merry and Bright Yard Award

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we want to celebrate with you! Our Merry and Bright Yard Award recognizes the most lit houses in the City. You know the ones, you can see the holiday passion and dedication glowing from down the block. Much like our annual Spooky Yard Award during October, winning a Merry and Bright Award comes with bragging rights and seasonal joy. In order to be considered, Submit a Nomination your house (or the home of a friend or neighbor) by December 20.