Land Lover and Clean Business Awards

A yard containing several robust bushes of pink and red flowers along a mulched stone path.
A lush yard filled with tall, green, native grasses and flowers. A white sign says "Land Lover Award" and contains the Keep Henrico Beautiful Logo.
A white building with a small lawn and stone area surrounding a garden bed.

To be considered for an award:

  • properties must be well-maintained and litter-free
  • property owners must participate in an ongoing recycling program (examples: composting, curbside pickup, drop-off service)
  • businesses must have outdoor trashcans available
  • properties must be within Henrico County limits
  • the property owner must give permission to participate in the program

Winners have one or more of the following optional practices:

  • Pollinator/rain garden
  • Native plants
  • Reduction or elimination of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers
  • Use of rain a barrel
  • See more examples in the nomination form

We encourage sustainability and best management practices to improve water quality and soil health.

Below are some local organizations that promote best management practices and provide services to Henrico residents.

Nominations are due by April 30th each year. Nominations received after April 30th will be considered the following year.

Online forms can be accessed below.  If you need assistance, please call KHB at 804-501-4502 or email [email protected].

Winners will have an award sign posted on their property during June, and will be recognized at a Board of Supervisors meeting.

The Land Lover and Clean Business awards have been presented annually since 1995.