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Community Water 💧 Wise Awards

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Now accepting submissions for the 2024 Tampa Bay Community Water 💧 Wise Awards!

Deadline to apply is June 30.

What is the Tampa Bay Community Water Wise Award?

The Tampa Bay Community Water Wise Awards program recognizes individuals and businesses that are committed to conserving our water resources and protecting the environment by using attractive Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, and irrigation systems or techniques to minimize water use and maintenance. Winning landscapes represent the beauty and resiliency of our natural environment. 

Who can apply?

If your landscape is in Hillsborough, Pasco, or Pinellas counties, you can participate in this contest. The six categories are: residential, multi-family, commercial, schools, governmental, and builders. So whether at home or at work, every landscape in our beautiful city can be Florida-friendly and Water 💧 Wise.  

For more information, visit awards.tampabaywaterwise.org

Congratulations to Our 2023 Community Water 💧 Wise Award Winners!

2023 CWWA winners with the Tampa Mayor

Mayor Jane Castor presented Brian Bachleda and Daniel Hoeh with the Community Water Wise Award outside their home on November 21, 2023.

“This was a hobby I’ve had ever since I was a child. I just love gardening. This is my escape... I look for plants that are going to work in our environment and where we live. Mulch is important because it does retain moisture in the ground. We do have a rain barrel in our backyard; I collect rainwater all the time. I even save water from my vegetables when I cook; I water my plants with that. I save where I can.”

- Brian Bachleda

In addition to the honor, Brian and Daniel received a custom mosaic garden stone that recognizes their award-winning lawn.

Past Winners

2022 Winners
2020 Winner
2021 Winner
2019 Winners