Photo Gallery: Grosse Pointe Farms Beautification Winners

The Beautification Commission named 12 winners for the 2011 beautification awards. Each was recognized Thursday. 

Properties are nominated for consideration and the commission evaluates the nomination, the property itself and what measures have been taken to improve the aesthetics. The decision making process is intricate, especially because there is so much competition. 

Residents and business owners may nominate their own properties or those of their neighbors or friends. 

Commission members consider a variety of factors in deciding whether a property is award worthy, including:

• the extent of beautification and its total impact upon the property
• the impact upon neighboring properties and the neighborhood
• whether it is viewable to the random passersby
• the year-round look of the property
• the condition of trees, shrubs, grass, groundcover and flowers
• the landscape design

 The 2011 Residential Beautification Award Winners are:

• 62 Lothrup
• 76 Kerby Road
• 194 Merriweather
• 29 Beacon Hill
• 141 Muir Road
• 225 Muir Road
• 57 Meadow Lane
• 61 Moross Road
• 118 Kerby
• 422 Moran

The commercial property winners:

• 63 Kercheval, owned by Ed Russell
• 18584 Mack Ave.,

Each winner receives a historic pewabic pottery tile and a garden plaque highlighting the award.