Show Off Your Green Thumb: Nominations Sought For Great Gardeners, Flowers & Landscaping

Nominations are open for the City of Edwardsville's long-running Green Thumb Awards program, which honors some of the most eye-catching gardens, landscaped areas, and floral settings throughout Edwardsville.

Have you spotted a beautiful yard that dazzles with color and contrast? Is there a flower-filled patch, a gorgeous garden, or an artfully landscaped spot at a residence, business or other site that deserves recognition? The Green Thumb Awards are en easy way to honor the time and effort that have gone into projects that beautify Edwardsville.

Nomination categories include residential, neighborhood (or block, or subdivision), commercial, and civic settings. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged. Green Thumb recipients receive an award sign to place on-site for approximately one month to publicly tout the recognition.

Award eligibility guidelines, an online nomination form, along with photos and lists or recent award recipients are available HERE. The deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, June 30, 2025.

The awards have been handed out anually for about 25 years, with 16 properties recognized in both 2023 and 2024. The program originated with the Edwardsville Beautification & Tree Commission, now known as the Edwardsville Environmental Commission. The commission's mission includes projects that further the city's environmental, sustainability, and beautification goals.