Historic Aycock Neighborhood

Despite economic hard times, some nice improvements are happening in the Aycock Historic District. We want to recognize those efforts by restarting the Aycock Property Improvement Award.

The awards are based on exterior improvements, visible form the street, that aesthetically enhance a property while following Historic District Guidelines. Both homes and businesses are eligible.

Recipients of the award will receive a gift certificate to a home improvement store and the Project Improvement Award yard sign. Your home will also be posted on our neighborhood's website.

If you would like to make a nomination, please e-mail Laura Wall at laura@historicaycock.org by the 15th of each month. SELF-NOMINATIONS are encouraged. Awards will be given periodically throughout the year for exceptional projects.

673 Percy Street has been awarded June 2009 Charles B. Aycock Property Improvement Award. Congratulations to Marion Earls and Jerry Ramsey. This award recognizes all the hard work they have done on their lovely home on Percy Street.

Aycock’s Yard of the Month Award

By Laura Wall

Aycock’s Yard of the Month Award has been officially re-implemented. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the efforts of those who make their yards stand out from the rest. The extra time and energy they devote enhances the beauty of their homes and creates a positive reflection of the entire neighborhood.

NOMINATIONS:

If you are proud of the improvements that you have made in your yard or have noticed the hard work of others, please let us know! Send a description, photographs or just a street address to laura@historicaycock.org. List clearly in the subject line that you are submitting a Yard of the Month nominee. Nominations must be received by the 15^th of each month.

EVALUATIONS:

Yards will be evaluated on the following criteria:

1) Lawn moved neatly; low spots filled with topsoil; no brown spots in grass.

2) Lawn and flowerbeds are free of leaves and grass clippings, walk areas swept

3) Sidewalks and driveways edged (includes around foundations, patio and trees)

4) Very few weeds in lawn, beds and cracks of sidewalks/driveways

5) Mulching of flowerbeds, bushes and trees

6) Appearance and condition of flowers

7) Bushes trimmed neatly

8) Front yard clear of clutter, garbage cans, litter, etc.

9) Seasonal displays attractive and tasteful

10) Overall appearance is neat and clean (water hose stored neatly when not it use)

All Aycock residents are eligible to win Yard of the Month once a year.

WINNERS:

Aycock’s Community Development Committee will select the winner by the end of each month. Digital photographs of each Yard of the Month winner will be posted to our website. Winner will receive the Aycock Yard of the Month sign to display in his yard for one month. Winner will also receive a gift certificate.

704 Summit Avenue has been awarded September 2009 Charles B. Aycock Yard of the Month Award. This award recognizes all the hard work she has done to make her yard beautiful.

Previous Yard of the Month Winners