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Special Awards & Programs

In addition to our core beautification program, Sullivan Renaissance recognizes community efforts through special awards. These are given in various categories for projects that have demonstrated excellence in addressing issues such as historic preservation or environmental stewardship. Download Brochure (pdf)

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Special Awards

Showing of Flowers Award

A special $5000 Showing of Flowers Award will be bestowed on the Renaissance group with the best overall flowers. Four additional $1,000 “Judges Choice” awards will also be given out at the awards ceremony. The team of judges will make their determination after visiting the project sites.

Stewardship Award - Historic

Grants up to $1000 may be awarded to Renaissance communities that interpret local history, or incorporate a historic issue and/or element in their project. The judges will make their determination after visiting the project sites.

Stewardship Award - Best Practices in Maintenance

Grants of $1000 may be awarded to Renaissance communities that demonstrate best practices in maintenance, appropriate use of plants and materials, etc. in their project. The judges will make their determination after visiting the project sites.

Stewardship Award - Environmental

Grants of $1000 may be awarded to Renaissance communities that include environmental stewardship and/or address an important environmental issue. The judges will make their determination after visiting the project sites.

Special Opportunities for Youth

“Change is a Relay” Gardening Internship and Youth Development Program

A limited number of internships are available for young people ages 16-20 years old. “Change is a Relay” Youth Development and Internship Program is administered in collaboration with the Sullivan County Center for Workforce Development (CWD). This program consists of two parts:

The Gardening Internship component provides funding for one youth intern (minimum age 16) to be paid $10/hr for up to 100 hours between April 15, 2010 and September 1 ,2010 to perform these tasks.

The Youth Development component is a requirement of the program and will provide funding for the same intern to participate in leadership and civic engagement. Interns are paid $10/hour for up to an additional 25 hours during the internship program. A schedule of sessions will be available upon application.

Supervisor Intern Application Packet
Intern Application Packet

Specialty Programs

SCCC Scholarship

The Sullivan County Community College Foundation awards scholarships to a youth or adult involved in a Renaissance project in their community, who is or will be attending SCCC. Deadline: July 15. Please call 845-295-2445 for details.

Sullivan Renaissance Scholarship

In partnership with the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan counties, a limited number of scholarships to the college of one’s choice will go to volunteers who make a significant contribution to a Renaissance project. Deadline: August 2. Please call 845-295-2445 for details.

Sullivan Showcase Awards

Co-sponsored with the Sullivan County Board of Realtors, this program recognizes homeowners and businesses in Sullivan County that improve their property in ways that enhance their community. Sullivan Renaissance gives a special $2000 grant to recognize the best municipal or public building project.

For information contact: Sullivan County Board of Realtors, Showcase Committee, 504 Broadway, Monticello, NY, 12701. Please call 845-794-2735 for details.