Contest Guidelines

- All current Canton CMSA members are automatically eligible by default and must be current on membership dues.
- Award winners are selected based on recommended judging criteria listed below.
- Key criteria include manicured property, beautification, originality, and creativity.
- The upkeep of the property can reflect the efforts of the members themselves or that of a professional landscaper or groundskeeper.
- An award  duration term lasts a single calender month and runs from the first day of the month to the last day of that same month.
- The same property cannot receive more than one award in the same rolling 12-month calendar period.  At least 12 months must elapse between awards for the same property.
- Winners may be disqualified if their property is in violation of any city ordinances or city regulations.

Recommended judging criteria
Yard of the Month candidates are judged solely on the total exterior appearance of their property as viewed from the street. General upkeep of the property is paramount.  Factors include the overall appearance, tidiness and neatness of the front of the property as evidenced by prune, trimmed, and shaped foliage, edged and defined lawns, borders & flower beds, and a visually appealing façade.

The CCMSA is dedicated to improving the quality of living and appearance of our community.  We encourage residents to take pride in their property.  In turn, we look to celebrate those who do a superior job in maintaining their property in such a way that they enhance the overall curb appeal of the entire community.

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