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Mission Statement

The purpose of the Hot Springs/Garland County Beautification Commission (HSGCBC) is to promote public interest in the improvement and beautification of the environment of Garland County and the City of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and to generate grass-roots involvement and a sense of pride throughout the county.

The Beautification Commission fulfills its mission through educational programs in schools, presentations to public and civic organizations, participation and leadership in multiple community projects. Projects include, but not limited to, the following: e-Day, Arbor Day, Adopt-A-City Street, Historic Downtown Farmer’s Market Cigarette Litter Prevention Program, Trash Bash litter clean-up, Advanced studies of Roadside Cigarette Litter & Prevention Program, Discarde D’Arte, Beauty Spot, Green Initiative development, Plastic recycling project for all Garland County parks, e-waste recycling, and joint phone book recycling project. In addition to these projects, the Beautification Commission has proudly partnered in City of Hot Springs programs such as Hazardous Waste Day, Spring Fling, City Storm water programs, 2008, 2009, and 2010 SHINE Award, and much more. Last year HSGCBC involved over 550 volunteers; presented to 2,361 students and 3,130 adults. Including events, HSGCBC touched over 9,000 people in the last year. According to certified Keep America Beautiful affiliate annual report, HSGCBC generated a cost-to-benefit ratio at least $6.89 for every dollar invested.

 

Recent HSGCBC Awards

2012
Keep America Beautiful 20 Years of Service Award ( Click here to view award )

2011
Keep America Beautiful National 1st Place for Cigarette Litter Prevention Program
Keep America Beautiful National President’s Circle Award

2010
Arkansas Watershed Advisory Group Conference’s Peoples Choice Poster Award
Keep America Beautiful National Affiliate of the Year Distinguished Service Citation 
Keep America Beautiful National President’s Circle Award
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality’s ENVY Award for environmental stewardship
Keep Arkansas Beautiful SHINE Award (winning applicant organization)

2009
Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Community Organization of the Year
Keep America Beautiful National 1st Place for Cigarette Litter Prevention Program
Keep America Beautiful National 1st Place for You Tube Development and Presentation
Keep America Beautiful National Award for Innovation
Keep America Beautiful National President’s Circle Award
Keep Arkansas Beautiful SHINE Award (winning applicant organization)

2008
Keep America Beautiful National 3rd Place for Cigarette Litter Prevention Program
Keep America Beautiful National Commendation for PSA
Keep America Beautiful National President’s Circle Award
Keep Arkansas Beautiful SHINE Award (winning applicant organization)

2007
Keep America Beautiful National 3rd Place for Cigarette Litter Prevention Program
Keep America Beautiful National Commendation for PSA
Keep America Beautiful National President’s Circle Award

 

 

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