Deadline extended for Every Yard Counts Awards of Merit nominations in Minden

The Township of Minden Hills and the Minden & District Horticultural Society have extended the deadline for nominations for Every Yard Counts Awards of Merit to August 13th.

Building their very successful Annual Flower Show at the end of July, the Minden & District Horticultural Society, in partnership with the Township of Minden Hills, is extending the deadline for nominations for Every Yard Counts Awards of Merit. Nominations will be accepted until 9:00am on August 13, and can be dropped off at the Township Office during business hours or placed in the after-hours drop box.

"It's been a busy time for gardeners the last few weeks, and with the heat wave wilting everybody and everything, we felt it was appropriate to extend the deadline," said Rick Cox, The Township's Director of Community Services.
"We've had a number of nominations received so far. I'm throwing out a challenge to neighbourhoods to nominate themselves, because we haven't had any in that category yet."

Nominees for the Awards of Merit are considered in residential, commercial and neighbourhood categories. Nomination forms are available for pick-up at the Township Office, the Cultural Centre, various locations around town, or they can be downloaded from the Events page on the Township's website (http://www.minden.on.ca/events.htm).

The Horticultural Society is arranging the judges and will carry out the judging of the nominees in all three categories in August. Residents are encouraged to nominate people or businesses and/or hand out nomination forms to others.

The Awards of Merit are part of the Every Yard Counts campaign to encourage all residents and businesses in the Township to recognize their role in keeping Minden Hills looking its best.

For questions or suggestions contact Rick Cox at the Township of Minden Hills, 705-286-1260 ext. 220.