First place winner, Valard Foundations (photo courtesy of the County of Grande Prairie)

By Emily Keller

COUNTY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE

County of Grande Prairie announces winners of this years Landscaping Recognition Program

Aug 30, 2019 | 1:34 PM

The County of Grande Prairie announced the winners of their third annual Landscaping Recognition Program.

Valard Foundations came in first, as the Best Landscaped Lot Award winner. The People’s Choice Award winner in the program is Horizon North Transportation.

People’s Choice Award Winner Horizon North Transportation (photo courtesy of the County of Grande Prairie)

The organization’s landscaping makes use of native vegetation, demonstrates effective year-round landscaping and features plenty of trees, shrubs and perennials to enhance the look of their business.

Ten commercial and industrial businesses throughout the County were nominated for awards.

Best Landscaped Lot Award winner Valard Foundations (photo courtesy of the County of Grande Prairie)

Several factors were considered in judging, including the nominee’s use of landscaping design principles from the County’s Land Use Bylaw.

Nominations for both awards opened June 10 and closed August 15. The public selected the People’s Choice Award winner by voting on the County’s Facebook page.

Award winners receive a feature in the County Connections newsletter along with a plaque and banner to display in their businesses.

Valard Foundations will also receive a barbeque lunch for their staff and are featured on a County banner that will be displayed at events throughout 2019 and 2020.