The city of Joliet will recognize residents who show great pride in their property and therefore demonstrate great pride in their neighborhood with its Neighborhood Hero Award Program. Winners get a celebratory yard sign and recognition from the Joliet City Council.

Criteria for a Neighborhood Hero Award include:

• A neat and maintained lawn.
• Use of flowers, shrubs, trees, planting beds, hardscaping and other decorative features.
• Exterior appearance of residence in good condition.
• Landscaping is resident’s own work.
• Garbage cans not visible and no artificial flowers.

Nominations are due Monday, June 12, and must include the address of the property as well as a brief description of the reason for nomination, particularly if there have been obvious improvements to the property. Nominations can be sent to Project Acclaim by email at projectacclaim@gmail.com or mailed to P.O. Box 3799, Joliet, IL 60434.

For information, contact City Planner Jayne Bernhard at 815-724-4052 or jbernhard@joliet.gov.