BROWARD COUNTY, FL - NatureScapeBroward is now accepting 2022 Emerald Award applications for businesses, municipalities, schools, government facilities and homeowners that have created and maintained model Florida-Friendly landscapes or completed exceptional projects that demonstrate visible ecological practices.

The County will present the Emerald Awards as part of the 20^th Anniversary Water Matters Day event at Tree Tops Park in Davie on Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Categories include:

• Homeowner
• Business
• Municipality/School/Government
• Special Achievement
• Climate Change Leader
• Legacy (Emerald Award winners that have continued to maintain a sustainable landscape and/or enhanced landscape for five or more years.)
• Landscape Architects, architectural design firms and landscape designers are encouraged to submit projects that incorporate UF/IFAS Florida-Friendly principles for single-family residences, multi-family, new construction, large properties and existing communities. Find Florida-Friendly resources and guidance for professionals here.

To download the application, see attachments below and return via email or mail by January 3, 2022. The winners will receive their awards and trophies at a ceremony during the 20^th Anniversary Annual Water Matters Day.

NatureScape Broward is a program of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division. To learn more, call Rose Bechard Butman at 954-519-0317 or visit NatureScape Broward.