Recent City Beautiful News
City Beautiful Commission
The City Beautiful Commission is a multi-member body that consists of members who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Mission of the Commission
The mission of the City Beautiful Commission is to promote beautification efforts and public interest in the general improvement of the appearance of the City of Dearborn.
Annual programs include: Residential Standards of Excellence Awards, Business Standards of Excellence Awards, School Clean-Up Parades, and the Dearborn Aglow Holiday Home Decorating Program.
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Participate in City Beautiful Programs
The City Beautiful Commission recognizes residents for their efforts to make Dearborn beautiful. The commission judges landscaping and gardening, outdoor decorations and seasonal displays, and sustainable gardens. Programs include:
- - Dearborn Spring Aglow: Honoring homes with outstanding spring seasonal and holiday decor.
- - Residential Standard of Excellence Program (RSOE): Honoring homes with excellent landscaping, gardens, and overall curb appeal. Judging takes place during the summer months.
- - Sustainable Garden Awards: Honoring homes with rain, pollinator, and native plant gardens. Judging takes place in the late summer months.
- - Dearborn Fall Aglow: Honoring homes with outstanding fall seasonal and holiday decor.
- - Dearborn Winter Aglow: Honoring homes with outstanding winter seasonal and holiday decor.
Anyone can nominate themselves or a neighbor for a City Beautiful awards program. All honorees are invited to participate in and be recognized at an annual gala with Mayor Hammoud.
For more information, call 311.
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Sustainable Gardens Honorees
Dearborn City Beautiful Commission selects top honorees for Sustainable Gardens recognition
The Dearborn City Beautiful Commission is proud to honor 18 residential properties in six districts across Dearborn in its third annual recognition program.
Dearborn City Beautiful Commission honors 51 households for outstanding curb appeal
Published July 31, 2025
Nominations Sought For Dearborn Sustainable Gardens Awards Through July 25
Published July 16, 2025
City Beautiful Commission welcomes nominations for annual summer home recognition program by June 18
Published June 2, 2025
City Beautiful Commission honors decorated homes in Spring Aglow recognition program
Published March 28, 2025
City Beautiful Commission selects festive displays in 2024 Winter Aglow program
Published Dec. 20, 2024
City Beautiful Commission honors 18 properties in 2024 Business Standard of Excellence program
Published Nov. 25, 2024
Dearborn’s City Beautiful Commission announces outstanding seasonal displays in the 2024 Dearborn Aglow Fall Recognition Program
Published Oct. 28, 2024
Meeting Schedule
City Beautiful Commission meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of each month, except for the months of July, August, and December.
City Beautiful Commission Meeting Documents