The public is invited to nominate candidates for Hopkinsville’s Holiday Decoration Award. Recognition will be given in two categories: Best Decorated Residence will go to twelve private homes (one award per city ward) and Best Decorated Business will go to one business. Nominees will be judged on use of decorations, creativity and theme.

To enter or to nominate a home or business, complete a nomination form online or phone in your nomination to the Mayor’s office at 890-0200. Entries must be received by 5:00pm on December 4. Homes and businesses will be judged the week of December 6 and announced at the Pennyrile Polar Express downtown Saturday, December 11th, 2010, 5:00pm, at the Pennyroyal Area Museum. Winners receive a certificate of recognition and will be featured in the December issue of the Kentucky New Era Keep It Clean Keep It Green.

The goal of the Holiday Decorations Contest is to recognize the efforts of Hopkinsville residents and businesses that encourage community pride and holiday spirit.

About the Hopkinsville Beautification Commission

The Hopkinsville Beautification Commission was created by city ordinance on January 15, 2008. The Commission plans, oversees and administers city landscape, cleanup and beautification efforts and programs including grant applications; management, recruiting and coordinating of volunteers; and education of the public regarding beautification issues. The Commission administers the community-wide landscape and beautification plan in cooperation with government and non-government agencies and organizations in Christian County, Kentucky. Our mission is to promote the public interest and to enhance quality of life by creating a more appealing, pleasant and inviting place in which to live, work, and play.