Director's Office: Community Outreach - Keep Montgomery County Beautiful

17th Annual Photography Contest

Montgomery County by Day-- B/W-Color 
Any Photo taken outdoors in Montgomery County that depicts something fun, beautiful or exciting during daylight hours.

First Place

"Morning Stroll", Jim Holland

Second Place

"Cherry Blossom in Kenwood", Naomi Langer 

Third Place

"Lake Needwood in Autumn", Dottie Schmidt 

Montgomery County at Work Any photo taken in Montgomery County of one or more persons at work, contributing to the livability and splendor of our County.

First Place

"Framing Construction", Gwen Lewis

Second Place

"Repair Labyrinth", De Hou Yang

Third Place

"Faded Glory", Timothy Noble II

Montgomery County Landmarks Any photo taken outdoors in Montgomery County of a natural or manmade commonly recognized landmark or scene.

First Place 

"The Springs", Beth Koller

Second Place

"Clopper's Mill", Keith Kerr 

Third Place

"Fruitful Waterfall", Xiyong Zhang 

Montgomery County, Her People Any phot taken in Montgomery County of one or more persons involved in County activities, close-up or distant, showing leisure activity, productivity or community service.

First Place

"Enjoying a Sunny Winter Day" Sabine Dickens 

Second Place

"Point of Impact", Erica Robertson

Third Place

"My World View", Arlen K.  Polangin

22nd Annual Beautification Awards

Rockville Town Square– Award of Excellence
Cityscape, Level I

Gayfields Entrance Gates – Award of Distinction
Community Non-Professional, Level I

Oakley Cabin -Award of Distinction
Community Non-Professional, Level I

Rockshire Entranceway – Award of Excellence
Community Non-Professional, Level I

Wheaton Forest Civic Association – Award of Merit
Community Non-Professional, Level II

Pineway Towers Condominium – Award of Distinction
Community Non-Professional, Level II

Kenwood Pocket Park – Award of Excellence
Community Non-Professional, Level II

Spring Garden Estates Sign – Award of Excellence
Community Non-Professional, Level II

Randolph Village – Award of Distinction
Community Professional, Level II

Maplewood Park Place – Award of Excellence
Community Professional, Level II

Potomac Crest Homeowners Association – Award of Excellence
Community Professional, Level II

Human Genome Sciences – Award of Distinction
Commercial/ Retail, Level II

One Central Plaza – Award of Distinction
Commercial/ Retail, Level II

Capital Gateway – Award of Excellence
Commercial/ Retail, Level II

Marriott Corporate Headquarters – Award of Excellence
Commercial/ Retail, Level II

Washingtonian Center – Award of Excellence
Commercial/ Retail, Level II

St. Francis Episcopal Church – Award of Distinction
Public/Institutional, Level I

Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy – Honorable Mention
Public/Institutional, Level II

Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden – Award of Excellence 
Public/Institutional, Level II

St. Luke's Episcopal Church Labyrinth – Award of Excellence
Public/Institutional, Level II

The Tower Companies - Award of Distinction
Environmental, Level II

Cambridge Walk II HOA -Award of Excellence
Environmental, Level II

The Carleton 
First Year/Community Professional,
Sustained Maintenance (for three-time winners)

Courts of Devon
First Year/Community Professional,
Sustained Maintenance (for three-time winners)

The Whitney
First Year/Community Professional,
Sustained Maintenance (for three-time winners)

Chelsea Towers 
Second Year/Community Professional,
Sustained Maintenance year(for three-time winners)

Potomac Community Library
Third Year/Public/Institutional,
Sustained Maintenance (for three-time winners)

Wheaton Clean and Safe Planter Program
Third Year/Cityscape
Sustained Maintenance (for three-time winners)

 

Information about participation in Keep MC Beautiful programs is available by contacting the program office at mailto:mcdot.outreach@montgomerycountymd.gov  or (240) 777-7155.