The award was presented at the Keep Texas Beautiful "How Sweet It Is" Annual Conference in Sugarland, Texas in June 2016. Texas Department of Transportation compiled the video above which was shown during the official award presentation.
A community’s environmental program is judged on achievements in seven different areas:
- Community leadership and coordination
- Education
- Public awareness
- Litter prevention and cleanup
- Litter law and illegal dumping enforcement
- Beautification and community improvement
- Solid waste management
Other Awards Received- Keep Texas Beautiful Sustained Excellence Award 2017
- Keep Texas Beautiful Silver Star Affiliate Award 2017
- Keep Texas Beautiful Governor's Community Achievement Award First Place 2016
- Keep Texas Beautiful Sustained Excellence 2016
- Keep Texas Beautiful Silver Star Affiliate Award 2016
- Keep Texas Beautiful Governor's Community Achievement Award Third Place 2015
- Keep Texas Beautiful Sustained Excellence 2015
- Keep Texas Beautiful Sustained Excellence 2014
- Keep Texas Beautiful Award of Excellence 2013
- Keep Texas Beautiful Award of Excellence 2012