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Pride of Paramount Contest
Applications are open for the City’s home beatification awards, Pride of Paramount!
The deadline for nominations is April 3 at 11:59 p.m.
Beautiful Property Awards
It’s time to start sprucing up your front yards and gardens in preparation for the 2026 Pride of Paramount Beautiful Property Awards contest. Nominations are open now through April 3. This cherished tradition recognizes property owners for their efforts at maintaining gorgeous homes, buildings, and gardens. There are categories for single-family homes, apartment complexes, businesses, and both water-wise and creative landscaping.
How to Nominate a Property
Pride of Paramount Submission Rules
- Take a photo of your home (1 – 3 photos only)
- Fill out your form online. Click here to apply.
- If you have any questions, or require assistance, call City Hall at (562) 220-2156.
- If you were a winner in the last two years, you are not eligible to participate.
2026 Schedule
- April 3 – Nomination deadline.
- April 1 through 8 – A group of professionals will identify a select number of homes in each category to move forward.
- April 14 – Professional photos taken of the select homes in each category
- April 20 through 24 – Online voting period
- May 12 – Winners announced at City Council meeting.
Prizes & Awards
All winners will receive a generous awards package that includes:
- $500 gift card to Home Depot
- Yard Sign and Window Cling
- Citywide recognition at a City Council meeting
- Featured in City’s social media
- Featured in local publications (Around Town, Pulse Beat, Paramount Journal)
The “Most Beautiful Home” 1st place winner will receive the above and:
- VIP access to the Holiday Tree Lighting (for winner and one guest)
Categories
Category | Recognizes |
Most Beautiful Home Award | Single-family homes |
Model Multi-Unit Award | Apartments, condos, etc. |
Beautiful Business Award | Businesses, restaurants, etc. |
Water-wise Award | Homes with drought tolerant landscapes |
Outstanding Landscape Award | Pristine & creative landscaping |
Judging Criteria
Pride of Paramount nominees are judged solely on the total exterior appearance of their property and frontside yard as viewed from the street. General upkeep of the yard and property is paramount.
Some factors include the overall appearance, tidiness and neatness of the front of the property as evidenced by pruned, trimmed and shaped foliage, edged and defined lawns, borders & flower beds, and a visually eye-catching curb appeal.
All in all, community members will be voting via JotForm.