Avondale launches quarterly 'Property All Star' curb‑appeal awards to recognize maintained residential and commercial properties

Avondale’s code compliance and Public Safety departments presented a new recognition program to the city council designed to highlight property owners who maintain high curb appeal and may encourage similar upkeep in surrounding neighborhoods.

Code Compliance Co‑Manager Josh Perez said the Property All Star Curb Appeal Program will have two categories: residential (including single‑family homes whether inside or outside HOA areas) and commercial (including multifamily and HOA‑owned properties). Nominations will be submitted through the city’s Abbeywise app; residents will upload a photo and short statement for each nomination. A selection committee made up of city staff and a member of the Neighborhood Commission will evaluate entries using criteria such as landscape design, lighting, hardscape elements and water‑conserving plant choices.

Perez said the selection committee will forward recommendations to the code compliance manager and then city management for final approval. Winners will be invited to receive a certificate and a yard sign at a city council meeting; the program will feature winners in city publications and intends to present awards quarterly. An example yard sign shown to council was produced by the city’s marketing team.

Council members praised the program as a way to promote neighborhood pride. Councilmember Condie asked whether the program would separate HOA homes from other residential categories; Perez said the initial rollout groups all residential properties together but the city could consider more categories in future iterations. Councilmember Garcia suggested potential seasonal tie‑ins for holiday displays, and Perez said that is being considered for a later expansion.

City staff will implement the program and return to council with results after the first award cycle.