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Who we are
- The Hot Springs/Garland County Beautification Commission is the local Keep America Beautiful and Keep Arkansas Beautiful Affiliate.
- The Beautification Commission consists of up to 11 city residents and 11 county residents that serve as volunteer commissioners. The City of Hot Springs and Garland County both have a liaison represented on the Beautification Commission.
- The Beautification Commission began as a group of volunteers interested in beautifying Hot Springs and Garland County. Through ordinances by the city and the county, the committee became a city/county commission in 1986. Funding for the Beautification Commission comes from three main areas: City of Hot Springs, Garland County, and private donations/grants.
- The Commission has won national, state, and local awards for their programs and services provided to Garland County.
- Director's Report
- Meetings
- Litter Survey
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 Award2010
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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