Blocks organized for at least two years and registered with PMBC are eligible to join PMBC's annual Clean Block Contest. The Clean Block Contest is held after the cleaning season. Judges visit each contest block and evaluate them on organization, cleanliness, improvements, and participation. The winning blocks are announced at the Clean Block Banquet, where each participating block receives a cash reward.
The Clean Block Contest is intended to motivate and excite block residents, recognize them for their achievements, and to hold them up as an example to the rest of the City. These hard working people--like all of us--appreciate recognition for a job well done. To be considered in the competition with other top achievers is in itself an honor, but to be selected as the leading Clean Block is high praise indeed. Cash prizes are awarded for use in the Block Treasury to promote further improvements.
Reasons for the contest
We have learned that - aside from neighborhood improvements and beautification - there are other important benefits:
- Neighborhood stability
- Increase in property values
- Decrease in adult and juvenile crime
- Development of civic interest and community pride
Awards
The four top winning blocks will be announced at the Annual Clean Block Awards Banquet. The awards are $300 for 4th place, $500 for 3rd place, $700 for 2nd place, with the top prize being $1,000. The remaining blocks will each receive $150. The prize money is to be used for worthwhile clean block projects.
Community Spirit Awards
In 2001, three new awards were introduced. These Community Spirit Awards, also announced at the Clean Block Awards Banquet, were established to reflect special residents and programs that truly make a difference in Philadelphia communities:
- Junior Block Captain Award
- PMBC Neighborhood Transformation Award for Beautification Projects
- Neighbors Helping Neighbors Award
For more information about the Clean Block Contest, contact your PMBC Clean Block Officer.
Clean Block Winners
Each year, the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee names first place winners in the Annual Clean Block Awards Contest. We salute this year’s winner, as we do all the winners from years past, for taking pride in their block, their community, and their city.
| Year |
Address |
| 2010 |
6100 Block, Franklin Street |
| 2009 |
2500 E. Gordon Street |
| 2008 |
5800 Rodman Street |
| 2007 |
300 Durfor Street |
| 2006 |
2500 S. Cleveland Street |
| 2005 |
2600 S. Hicks Street |
| 2004 |
100 Pierce Street |
| 2003 |
5700 Rodman Street |
| 2002 |
2800 S. Camac Street |
| 2001 |
1900 S. Galloway Street |
| 2000 |
5800 Rodman Street |
| 1999 |
400 Dickinson Street |
| 1998 |
6100 N. Marshall Street |
| 1997 |
2500 N. Marston Street |
| 1996 |
2400 W. Sharswood Street |
| 1995 |
1100 Brill Street |