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Keep Michigan Beautiful, Inc.

A state affiliate with Keep Michigan Beautiful since 2012


To promote, to provide education and to recognize beautification and restoration projects throughout the state of Michigan

Keep Michigan Beautiful, Inc. is a state affiliate with Keep America Beautiful since 2012.

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KMB Awarded Projects

Keep Michigan Beautiful, Inc. annually recognizes programs and activities that substantially contribute to environmental improvement, clean up, beautification, site restoration and historical preservation.

Year Award Recipient
2025 Award of Merit Bags to Butterflies – Detroit
2025 Award of Merit Love Wyandotte Week
2025 Award of Merit GM-PMC Property Clean Up
2025 Award of Merit Seedlings & Smiles by Oliviana
2025 Award of Merit Wyandotte Beautification Commission
2025 Award of Merit Zoey Tice
2025 The Michigan Plaque Beautify Burton
2025 The Michigan Plaque Cass River Trailhead Park Overview
2025 The Michigan Plaque Denby Neighborhood Alliance Summer Youth Program
2025 The Michigan Plaque Marilyn Griffin – Griffin Gardens
2025 The Michigan Plaque Pine Island Design Building Project
2025 The Michigan Plaque Seedums Garden Club
2025 The Michigan Plaque Tawas City Pathway to Learning
2025 The President’s Plaque Daniel A. Baxter
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Dr. Ossian H. Sweet House
2025 The President’s Plaque Marsh Plaza and Memorial Hockey Cup Murals
2025 The President’s Plaque Kid’s Creek Riparian Restoration Project
2025 Award of Merit Bags to Butterflies – Detroit
2025 Award of Merit Love Wyandotte Week
2025 Award of Merit GM-PMC Property Clean Up
2025 Award of Merit Seedlings & Smiles by Oliviana
2025 Award of Merit Wyandotte Beautification Commission
2025 Award of Merit Zoey Tice
2023 The President’s Plaque City of St. Clair Shores — Blossom Heath Activity Pier
2023 The President’s Plaque City of Wyandotte Community Garden — Phase 2
2023 The President’s Plaque Fort Street Bridge Park
2023 The President’s Plaque Frankenmuth Cheese Haus
2023 The President’s Plaque Frankenmuth Woolen Mill
2023 The President’s Plaque Huntington Community Park — Marygrove Community Assn and Detroit Collaborative Design Center
2023 The President’s Plaque The Magnificent Journey — Stephenb Hargash
2023 The President’s Plaque Michigan War Dog Memorial
2023 The President’s Plaque Montcalm Comm. College Heritage Village with Educational Gardens
2023 The President’s Plaque Sanctuary Farms
2023 The President’s Plaque Sturgeon for Tomorrow — Brenda Archambo
2023 The President’s Plaque Thomas J. Moran
2023 The President’s Plaque Todd & Brad Reed Photography and Rachel Gaudette
2023 The Michigan Plaque Bailey Park Neighborhood Development Corporation
2023 The Michigan Plaque Henry Ford Estate Dam Fishway Habitat Restoration Project
2023 The Michigan Plaque Macomb Cultural & Economic Partnership
2023 The Michigan Plaque McKinley Barrier-Free Bench Respite
2023 The Michigan Plaque Nankin Lake Restoration Project
2023 The Michigan Plaque Rescue MI Nature NOW, Inc.
2023 The Michigan Plaque Rosie the Riverter
2023 The Michigan Plaque Rummel Studios — Frankenmuth
2023 The Michigan Plaque Urban Seed
2023 Award of Merit Natalie Jakub
2023 Award of Merit Rapunzel’s Boutique
2022  Merit Award FFBC Art Fence
2022  Merit Award Fraser Eye Clinic
2022  Merit Award Novi Woods Elementary School
2022  Michigan Award 400 On the Lake Committee
2022  Michigan Award William Strong Inspiration Trail
2022  Michigan Award  Karen Price – Clare Welcome Center
2022  Michigan Award  Mary Thompson Farmhouse Yard
2022  Michigan Award  Meditation Trail
2022  Michigan Award  Pamela Pitts
2022  Michigan Award  Patterson Park Dog Park
2022  Michigan Award  Tamarack Creek Restoration
2022  President Award  Erma Henderson Gardens
2022  President Award  Flat River Historical Museum
2022  President Award  Forty Mile Point Lighthouse Society
2022  President Award  Frankenmuth Jaycees Spray Park
2022  President Award  Judy Jacalone – Topinabee Public Library
2022  President Award  Ronald J. Smith
2021 The President’s Plaque John & Marcella Costin
2021 The President’s Plaque Johnson Park Fish Hatchery 
2021 The President’s Plaque McKinley Barrier Free Park 
2021 The President’s Plaque Oudolf Gardens Detroit 
2021 The President’s Plaque St Clair Inn 
2021 The Michigan Plaque  Boardman River Restoration Project 
2021 The Michigan Plaque  Chippewa Valley High School 
2021 The Michigan Plaque  City of Novi Beautification 
2021 The Michigan Plaque  City of Wyandotte Community Garden 
2021 The Michigan Plaque  Cheboygan Area Public Library 
2021 The Michigan Plaque  Cheboygan Main Street DDA 
2021 The Michigan Plaque  Ford House 
2021 The Michigan Plaque  Frankenmuth Fudge Kitchen Mural 
2021 The Michigan Plaque  Grand Traverse County Natural Education Reserve 
2021 The Michigan Plaque  Grosse Pointe Shores Beautification 
2021 The Michigan Plaque  I-696 Coolidge Bridge 
2021 The Michigan Plaque  ITC Corridor Trail 
2021 The Michigan Plaque  Potter Park Zoological Society 
2021 The Michigan Plaque  The Gardens at Campau Lane 
2021 The Michigan Plaque  Westcroft Gardens & Farms 
2021 Award of Merit  24th District Court 
2021 Award of Merit  Fuerst Park Monarch Waystation 
2021 Award of Merit  Piquette Pollinator Garden 
2021 Award of Merit  Mount Clemens Play Everywhere Project 
2021 Award of Merit  The Carol Posby Litter Walk 
2019 Award of Merit Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
2019 Award of Merit For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum – The Compass Structure
2019 Award of Merit Grosse Pointe Farms – Pier Park
2019 Award of Merit 2019 Earth Day – Lafayette Elmwood Greenway Clean-Up
2019 Award of Merit Sarah Davies
2019 The Michigan Plaque Big Bear Lodge
2019 The Michigan Plaque City of Frankenmuth and City Beautification Committee
2019 The Michigan Plaque Clinton River Watershed Council
2019 The Michigan Plaque Community Grown Gardens
2019 The Michigan Plaque Downriver Council for the Arts
2019 The Michigan Plaque Green Infrastructure in Swift Run
2019 The Michigan Plaque In Memory of Community Garden
2019 The Michigan Plaque Keep Belle Isle Beautiful – Belle Isle Conservancy
2019 The Michigan Plaque Merriman Hollow Native Garden
2019 The Michigan Plaque Michigan Avenue/US 127 Bridge Beautification
2019 The Michigan Plaque Midland Tridge Renovation
2019 The Michigan Plaque Novi Villa Barr Art Place
2019 The Michigan Plaque Rockford Dam
2019 The Michigan Plaque Rouge Oxbow Restoration Project
2019 The Michigan Plaque Super Car Wash
2019 The Michigan Plaque The Porch Project
2019 The Michigan Plaque Troy Garden Club
2019 The Michigan Plaque Wayne State University – The Fantastic Four
2019 The Michigan Plaque Wightman Rain Garden
2019 The President’s Plaque           Charlevoix Public Library – Children’s Garden
2019 The President’s Plaque City of Grosse Pointe – Urban Forestry Commission
2019 The President’s Plaque Detroit Hives
2019 The President’s Plaque Keep Growing Detroit
2019 The President’s Plaque Park Place Market
2019 The President’s Plaque Secrets on Main Bed & Breakfast
2019 The President’s Plaque Stony Island Habitat Restoration
2019 The President’s Plaque The Martin Family
2019 Wally Bronner Award Lillian Claycomb
2018 Award of Merit City of Midland – Urban Forestry Division
2018 Award of Merit The Friendly Garden Club of Traverse City
2018 The Michigan Plaque Bees in the D
2018 The Michigan Plaque Benches for Belleville
2018 The Michigan Plaque Centerline Community Garden
2018 The Michigan Plaque City of Trenton Community Garden
2018 The Michigan Plaque Dan Welihan – Photographer
2018 The Michigan Plaque Detroit Athletic Club
2018 The Michigan Plaque Green Living Science
2018 The Michigan Plaque Keep Farmington Beautiful – Flanders Park
2018 The Michigan Plaque Ludington Petunia Parade
2018 The Michigan Plaque Monet Garden of Muskegon
2018 The Michigan Plaque Petoskey Area Garden Club
2018 The Michigan Plaque Prost Garden Patio Addition
2018 The Michigan Plaque Sandusky Sow & Hoe Garden Club Pot Project
2018 The Michigan Plaque St. Clare of Montefalco Church Garden Club
2018 The Michigan Plaque Southfield Public Arts Commission
2018 The Michigan Plaque South Haven Lighthouse Renovation
2018 The Michigan Plaque SWMLC – Portman Nature Preserve
2018 The Michigan Plaque Yerkes House Gardens
2018 The President’s Plaque         Adams School Garden
2018 The President’s Plaque The Burgh Historical Park
2018 The President’s Plaque City of Frankenmuth Cass River Dam Fish Passage Project
2018 The President’s Plaque Marquette Beautification & Restoration Committee, Inc.
2018 The President’s Plaque Fremont Area Community Foundation
2018 The President’s Plaque Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
2018 The President’s Plaque Life Remodeled
2018 The President’s Plaque Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens
2017 The Distinguished Achievement Plaque         Heritage Park Senior Village
2017 The Distinguished Achievement Plaque Village Animal Health Care
2017 Award of Merit Round House BBQ
2017 Award of Merit U.S. Park
2017 The Michigan Plaque Barry Conservation District – Hastings FFA & 4H
2017 The Michigan Plaque Bennie Elementary Garden Club
2017 The Michigan Plaque Beacon Park
2017 The Michigan Plaque Chandler Park Conservancy
2017 The Michigan Plaque City of Portage Youth Advisory Comm. – Greenathon Earth Day Event
2017 The Michigan Plaque Detroit Zoological Society
2017 The Michigan Plaque Douglas R. Deeds
2017 The Michigan Plaque Frankenmuth Credit Union
2017 The Michigan Plaque Friends of Balduck Park & Surrounding Communities
2017 The Michigan Plaque Jonathan Adams
2017 The Michigan Plaque Lake Trust Credit Union
2017 The Michigan Plaque MGM Grand Detroit
2017 The Michigan Plaque Port Huron Mercantile
2017 The Michigan Plaque Robert Sestok – City Sculpture
2017 The Michigan Plaque Savannah’s Restaurant
2017 The President’s Plaque Cass Community Tiny Homes
2017 The President’s Plaque Chippewa Valley High School
2017 The President’s Plaque Daffodils 4 Detroit
2017 The President’s Plaque Detroit River AOC Public Advisory Council
2017 The President’s Plaque Earth Week Plus – Northern Michigan
2017 The President’s Plaque Jerry Stone – Fire Hydrant Renewal
2017 The President’s Plaque Moross Road Median Islands
2016 Award of Merit Allen Park Presbyterian Church (USA)
2016 Award of Merit City of Rochester — Parking Platform Project
2016 Award of Merit De-tread, LLC
2016 Award of Merit Fortson Family Dentistry
2016 Award of Merit Huron Pointe Yacht Club
2016 Award of Merit Kalamazoo Nature Center
2016 Award of Merit Lightkeepers Vintage Cottages
2016 Award of Merit Meadow Brook Barn — Oakland University
2016 Award of Merit River Life Art — City of Auburn Hills
2016 Award of Merit Rummel Studios
2016 Award of Merit Station 66
2016 Award of Merit The Pilot House
2016 Award of Merit Village of Lexington
2016 The Michigan Plaque Alpine Cardiology
2016 The Michigan Plaque Argo Cascades
2016 The Michigan Plaque Bloomers Garden Club
2016 The Michigan Plaque Clarkston Depot Park
2016 The Michigan Plaque Clinton River Trail “Look and Feel” Project
2016 The Michigan Plaque Danvers Pond Dam Removal And Stream Restoration
2016 The Michigan Plaque Eliminating Beach Closures — New Baltimore
2016 The Michigan Plaque City of St. Clair Shores — Green Infrastructure Stormwater Improvements Project
2016 The Michigan Plaque Grosse Pointe Garden Center, Inc. — Trial Gardens
2016 The Michigan Plaque Inglenook Park Storm Water Project
2016 The Michigan Plaque Jim Taylor
2016 The Michigan Plaque Kentucky Memorial Place
2016 The Michigan Plaque City of Southfield — Obelisk Project
2016 The Michigan Plaque Fifth Third Bank — Michigan State Fair
2016 The Michigan Plaque City of Novi — Cemetery Restoration
2016 The Michigan Plaque Sherman Park Beach Restoration
2016 The Michigan Plaque St. Clement Cemetery — Center Line
2016 The Michigan Plaque Veterans Memorial Pointe
2016 The Michigan Plaque Wahby Park
2016 The President’s Plaque        Big Rapids Garden Club
2016 The President’s Plaque CMU Fabiano Botanical Garden
2016 The President’s Plaque Chrysler Beach Stormwater Improvement Project
2016 The President’s Plaque City of Midland
2016 The President’s Plaque Evergreen Road Improvement Project
2016 The President’s Plaque Scott Sunken Garden
2016 The President’s Plaque Thayer’s Corner Nature Center
2016 The President’s Plaque Westwood Garden Club
2015 Award of Merit City of Novi Community — Build Gazebo Project
2015 Award of Merit Eagles Landing — Eagle Scout Troop 40
2015 Award of Merit Ford Community & Performing Arts Center
2015 Award of Merit Harbor Bach Lighthouse Preservation Society
2015 Award of Merit Paul Blake — Tomi McCampbell Blake
2015 Award of Merit Shoppers’ Valley Market
2015 Award of Merit The Harvester Flower Shop
2015 Award of Merit WSU — McGregor Memorial Conference Center Reflecting Pools
2015 The Distinguished Service Plaque  Ed Deeb
2015 The Community Outreach Award Art in Bloom
2015 The Michigan Plaque Avon Creek Restoration Project
2015 The Michigan Plaque BDA Bridge Park & Monarch Garden of Vienna Township
2015 The Michigan Plaque Chippewa Valley High School
2015 The Michigan Plaque City of Novi — Pavilion Shore Park
2015 The Michigan Plaque Colleen Gimpel
2015 The Michigan Plaque Fort Gratiot County Park — Tunnel Memorial
2015 The Michigan Plaque Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
2015 The Michigan Plaque Grosse Pointe Garden Center — Veterans Garden
2015 The Michigan Plaque Hands 4 Detroit — Detroit Renaissance District of the United Methodist Church
2015 The Michigan Plaque Elliott Tower — Oakland University
2015 The Michigan Plaque Jefferson Veterinary Center
2015 The Michigan Plaque Keep Detroit Beautiful
2015 The Michigan Plaque Lake Superior State University
2015 The Michigan Plaque Marshall Park — Newaygo, Michigan
2015 The Michigan Plaque Parkway Parcel Nature Preserve
2015 The Michigan Plaque Rochester City Beautiful Commission — Howlett Park Improvement Project
2015 The Michigan Plaque Rochester Fire Department
2015 The Michigan Plaque South Haven Boy Scout Troop 188
2015 The Michigan Plaque The Greening of Detroit
2015 The Michigan Plaque The Old Christmas Station
2015 The Michigan Plaque V. Jack Wiswasswer Memorial Park — Bath, Michigan
2015 The President’s Plaque April Milsap Memorial Garden
2015 The President’s Plaque Cobo Center
2015 The President’s Plaque Kalamazoo in Bloom
2015 The President’s Plaque Mill Creek Park
2015 The President’s Plaque The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park
2015 The President’s Plaque Together We Are Detroit
2015 The President’s Plaque West Branch Riverwalk

Award Categories

These awards are given in the following categories:

  • An Individual Person
  • City, County or State Government
  • Community Group
  • School or Youth Group
  • Business

Nominations

Anyone may place in nomination a project, program, or person from any of the above categories. The Nomination Form may be copied.

Nomination Form

The Nomination Form for awards is available above
 for download, or from the KMB Office, PO Box 23215, Lansing, MI 48909.

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