The Beautification Awards acknowledge business and property owners that have improved the aesthetics of Sausalito public spaces. Maureen McCoy, the Awards Chair, sees these awards as a great way to show our community’s appreciation of beautification efforts.
The 2019 Beautification Awards Ceremony will be on September 17 at 6:30, hosted by SWA in the Marinship of Sausalito.
Each year a panel of judges reviews all nominees using criteria such as: sustainability, aesthetic appeal, the use of regionally appropriate plants, and water conserving irrigation. In addition, we give two other awards:
- The Little Willow Award for the person who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to beautification of Sausalito’s landscapes
- The Green Thumbs Award to the person who has participated significantly in our monthly Green Thumbs cleanup events
2019
Congratulations goes to all five Beautification Award winners: The Bay Model, 10 Liberty Ship Way, Sausalito Optometry, Dynamic Energy Crystals, and Issaquah Dock!
Our sincere thanks goes to the distinguished jury:
- Mary Austin- longtime resident
- Ive Haugeland- local landscape architect
- Elizabeth Miareki-local resident
- Victoria Colella- last year’s winner
- Joe Burns-Mayor of Sausalito
Additional congratulations goes to the Little Willow Award winner: Oscar Lucario. And let’s not forget the Green Thumbs Award which went to David Suto.
The Bay Model wins the 2019 Beautification Award for Secret Garden.
10 Liberty Ship Way wins the 2019 Beautification Award for North Bridgeway.
Sausalito Optometry wins the 2019 Beautification Award for Caledonia Street.
Dynamic Energy Crystals wins the 2019 Beautification Award for Downtown.
Issaquah Dock wins the 2019 Beautification Award for Community Effort.
2018
Congratulations goes to the winners: Mollie Stone’s, Waldo Point Harbor, Bolinar Plaza, Valhalla Signworks, and Golden Gate Sotheby’s!
The distinguished jury consisted of:
- Mary Austin: resident
- Chris Gallagher: Park Manager, Bay Model
- Alice Merril: President, Sausalito Woman’s Club
- Elizabeth Miareki: resident
- Ive Haugeland: Principal, Shades of Green Landscape Architecture
Congratulations also goes to the Little Willow Award winners: the City of Sausalito Landscape Team of Martin Rodriguez, Kent Basso, and Jason Finch.
2017
Left to right: 2017 Beautification Awards Winners: Frank Hontalas of Sausalito Gourmet Deli, Sarah Hillesheim representing Isabel Allende, Carmen Cruz of Casa Madrona, Sherrie Faber of First California Realty, and Tom Wilhite of Green Man Garden Design and Consulting, (photo credit: Gary Ferber)
2016
From left to right, Yoshi Tome – Sushi Ran, Laura Williams – 3030 Bridgeway, Dennis Fisco – 3030 Bridgeway, Diane Alper – Little Willow Award, Daniel Merriam – Bubble Street Gallery
“The Beautification Awards are one example of how we are reinforcing a culture of shared responsibility within the community. This program acknowledges the work people are doing to make the city to look great, and seeks to encourage others to make Sausalito a great place to live, work and visit.”
BILL HYNESSAUSALITO BEAUTIFUL PRESIDENT