Annual Awards

Annually we honor outstanding Environmental Efforts throughout Polk County.

Do you know a person, school, business or organization that deserves to be recognized for their environmental efforts? Nominate them for a Keep Polk County Beautiful Annual Award! The awards will be presented at the Keep Polk County Beautiful Annual Awards.

The criteria for the awards include:

• Works to create a healthier, safer, more livable Polk County.
• Continues efforts rather than conducting a one-time project.
• Preserves or enhances the natural beauty of the environment.
• Improves community waste handling and environmental practices.
• Improves awareness of environmental stewardship, such as water and air quality issues.

Visit our Online Forms page to submit your nomination!