Florida Communities of Excellence Awards to Recognize Community Revitalization in 4th Year of Communities of Excellence Program

The Florida Communities of Excellence Awards today announced that communities that have made the journey from distress to revitalization will be honored with a new category, "The Comeback Kid," that has been added to the program for 2012. The "Comeback Kid" is one of 10 categories in the 2012 edition of the comprehensive, independent recognition program that represents the pinnacle of achievement for community associations throughout Florida. Submissions for the 2012 Awards will be accepted between September 19, 2011 and 12 Midnight (ET), January 15, 2012 with judging in late January. There is no entry fee for participating in the Awards and the entire process is completed online at http://www.communitiesofexcellence.net/  . Small communities and large communities are judged separately and there is no limit on the number of categories in which a community can compete. Winners will be announced at the Annual Florida Communities of Excellence Conference & Awards Ceremony, a free event that includes luncheon, educational sessions, and a gala reception and Awards Ceremony. The 2012 Conference & Awards Ceremony will be held, Friday, March 30, 2012 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Conference Center in Hollywood. The 2012 Award categories include:

        --  Financial Innovation

        --  Disaster Preparedness

        --  Florida-Friendly Landscaping™

        --  Energy & Water Conservation (Non-Landscaping

        --  Safety & Security

        --  Best Website

        --  Civic Volunteerism & Advocacy

        --  Family Friendly Programs & Initiatives

        --  Trendsetter Awards (Presented by Associa)

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/florida-communities-of-excellence-awards-to-recognize-community-revitalization-in-4th-year-of-communities-of-excellence-program-2011-09-19