What: The Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee (PMBC) will announce the top four winning blocks of the 2024 Clean Block Contest.

Who:

  • Carlton Williams, Director, Office of Clean and Green Initiatives
  • Crystal Jacobs-Shipman, Commissioner, Department of Sanitation
  • Haasan Freeman, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood and Community Engagement
  • Jordan A. Harris, State Representative, PA-186th District

 When:        Today, Friday, November 8, 2024, 8:00 p.m.

 Where:       IATSE Ballroom, 2401 Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148.

Details:

A total of 25 blocks participated in this year’s contest and were judged for engagement of block residents, cleanliness, beautification efforts, and property improvements. The four top winners will be awarded $300 for 4th place, $500 for 3rd place, $700 for 2nd place, with the top prize being $1,000.  The remaining blocks will each receive $150.

In addition to the Clean Block Awards, three Community Spirit Awards winners will be recognized: Junior Block Captain of the Year, PMBC Neighborhood Transformation Award for Beautification Projects and the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Award.

Note to the Media:   Traditionally, the identity of the four top winners is concealed until the evening announcement at the banquet.  Please contact Keisha McCarty at Keisha.McCarty@phila.gov for information on all winners prior to the banquet.  

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