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Overview

Bright Star Award

Purpose: Honor property and business owners who refresh and improve the face of their buildings to help increase the appeal and desirability of both their own properties and the greater Carmichael area.

Geographic Scope: Carmichael, California; properties within the Carmichael Improvement District service area

Focus Areas:

  • Building and property improvements

  • Visual appeal and aesthetic enhancements

  • Community beautification projects
  • Eligibility:

  • Property owners

  • Business owners

  • Projects executed within Carmichael Improvement District service area
  • What They Fund:

  • Recognition and honors for completed property/building improvements

  • Projects that increase visual interest and community appeal
  • Contact Information:

  • Carmichael Improvement District

  • 6825 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste. 100

  • Carmichael, CA 95608

  • Phone: (916) 906-0343

  • Website: discovercarmichael.com
  • Background: The Carmichael Improvement District seeks to champion efforts to create visually appealing places for properties in their service area to achieve greater success and vitality. Awards have been given annually since at least 2022.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submit nominations online using the official nomination form.

    Required Information

    1. Business/Property Information:
    - Name of business where project was executed
    - Address of business/property where project was executed

    2. Owner Information:
    - Business owner(s) name
    - Business owner address
    - Business owner email
    - Business owner phone
    - Property owner(s) name
    - Property owner email
    - Property owner phone
    - Property owner address

    3. Project Details:
    - Project start date
    - Project completion date
    - Description of the project and work completed
    - Reason for the project
    - List of partners, outside companies, and organizations that helped with the project and their roles
    - Total project cost

    4. Documentation:
    - Clear, high-resolution before and after photos (3 of each)
    - Photos should foreground the work completed

    Submission Format

    • Online nomination form submission
    • Form will provide confirmation upon successful submission

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