Mayor Dave Munson announced the winners of the first annual Mayoral Beautification Awards, as nominated by Sioux Falls Beautiful, at the City Council meeting on April 19th at 7:00pm.
Green Project founding board member Jeff Scherschligt of Howalt+McDowell Insurance was one of three honorees. Congratulations to all the winners!
Jeff Scherschligt – Business and/or Public Space
In recognition for the passion and leadership he displays towards nature conservation and our environment. His involvement in “greening” a commercial building led him to focus on the beautification of a former industrial site and bring a bit of our natural prairie landscape to downtown. He is proud to serve on the boards of the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum and The South Dakota Game Fish & Parks. Thank you Jeff Scherschligt for making Sioux Falls beautiful.
Marianne Larsen – Homes and Yards
In recognition of her knowledge and practice as a gardener, in taking great care for the soil, water, and using site appropriate plants. The beauty that results from her efforts is a bonus. Gardening connects people, and one can tell a lot about a community by looking at both the public and private gardens. Thank you Marianne Larsen for making Sioux Falls beautiful.
Bruce Eide – Community Leadership
In recognition of his great idea and the financial contribution to make it a reality, he was instrumental in transforming an empty space at the Louise Avenue–I-229 interchange into an attractive entrance to our city. The planting of native trees and complementary landscaping have enhanced this natural area into a pleasing space we hope to emulate throughout our city’s corridors. Thank you Bruce Eide for making Sioux Falls beautiful.
Sioux Falls Beautiful is a non profit group who seeks to beautify and improve the outdoor environment in all areas of the community, and works to enhance the landscape of the city through the creation of attractive new and existing public sites and spaces, the liberal use of color and light in public places, and the encouragement of attractive plantings and green areas.
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