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2015 Great Places in North Carolina
Celebrating GREAT places in North Carolina and the communities that sustain them!
Do you love jogging or cycling on a local greenway? –Walking your dog, rollerblading, or teaching your kids to ride a bike on a beautiful afternoon? Have you ever wanted to say “thank you” to those who make your favorite greenway a truly great place?
Now is your opportunity to recognize your favorite greenway by nominating it for a 2015 Great Places in North Carolina award!
Nominations open on January 5th.
Nominations will close on January 30th.
Online voting will run from February 9-27.
For more information: www.greatplacesnc.org
Now you can nominate a Great Greenway online! With just a few words and a couple of pictures, you can nominate your favorite greenway to be recognized as an example of best practices to others in the state. One greenway will be chosen by an online vote.
About Great Places in North Carolina
Great Places in North Carolina is an awards program created in 2012 to highlight North Carolina’s Great Places and the communities and people that have created them. North Carolina is full of amazing places that make this state a wonderful place to live, attract new jobs and investment, and keep our communities thriving. Many people work hard to create, improve, and sustain these places, including planners, business leaders, and elected officials. This program provides the chance for everyone to celebrate together! Join us as we celebrate the great achievements of our communities.
**Be sure to check out our other online contest: People's Choice: Great Historic Rehabilitation Project. Visit www.greatplacesnc.org for the links!**
FAQs:
Q: Are there any criteria for nominations?
A: Not really! Greenways can be big or small. They are places where people love to gather, walk, and just enjoy!
Q: What happens after I nominate a Greenway?
A: All nominations will be reviewed by a panel of experts from across the state, who will narrow it down to six elite finalists. Then, those finalists are announced on this site, and voting begins on February 9th. The Greenway with the most votes by 5pm on February 27th will be the People's Choice for Great Greenway, and will receive statewide recognition!
Q: How can I help my favorite Greenway be the 2015 People's Choice for Great Greenway?
A: Be sure to use photos that really capture the "essence" of your town. With just 100 words, be concise in your description of what makes your greenway great, highlighting any special features or efforts that have been made in the town. If selected as a finalist, you'll have to hit the streets to spread the word and get folks voting!
Q: If I register, will I get junk mail?
A: No! Your email is kept private and is only used for this contest.
The North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-NC) is an organization of 1,500 professional and citizen planners dedicated to preserving and creating great communities throughout North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.apa-nc.org.
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