Since the early 1970s, the Beautification Awards have recognized individuals, organizations, community groups and businesses that improve the quality of life in San Francisco. Nominated projects have improved the City’s physical environment and have enriched the life of the community. To be eligible, projects must be located in San Francisco and visually or physically accessible to the general public. Nominations are submitted in the spring to the Awards Committee. The Committe then makes its recommendations to San Francisco Beautiful´s Board of Directors which selects each years deserved winners. The 2011 nominations were due June 8.

Here's a complete list of Beautification Award winners since the program began in the early 1970s.

The awards are presented annually at San Francisco Beautiful´s Beautification Awards Dinner, which takes place in the Fall. The 2011 Awards Dinner will be on October 14, at the Palace Hotel. Every year, the Awards dinner brings together community leaders, activists and philanthropists to celebrate the achievements of San Francisco's outstanding citizenry. The dinner also serves as a fundraiser for San Francisco Beautiful, drawing sponsors from corporations, foundations and private individuals.  Download Invitation (1.6 megabytes)