Cabernet Watch HOA Nicest Yard Guidelines

1. Purpose

The Nicest Yard Contest is intended to promote community pride, enhance neighborhood aesthetics, and recognize homeowners who demonstrate excellence in yard maintenance and landscaping

3. Contest Overview

• The contest will be held annually (or seasonally, as determined by the HOA Board).

• Winners will be determined by a community-wide homeowner vote.

• Three (3) winners will be selected based on the highest number of votes received.

5. Voting Process

• Each household is permitted one (1) vote.

• Homeowners may not vote for their own property.

• Voting will be conducted via an online ballot using the URL provided in the newsletter and

on flyers.

• Voting instructions, deadlines, and submission details will be clearly communicated to all

residents.

• Ballots must be submitted by the stated deadline to be counted.• HOA Board members or designated volunteers will be responsible for collecting and

tallying votes.

7. Awards

• Three (3) winners will be recognized: 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place.

• Each winner will receive recognition in the Cabernet HOA Newsletter, a certificate, and

may receive prizes donated by local vendors.

9. Fairness & Integrity

• Voting must be conducted fairly and without coercion.

• Duplicate, self-cast, or fraudulent votes may be disqualified at the discretion of the HOA

Board.

• The HOA Board reserves the right to resolve any disputes and make final determinations

regarding contest results.

11. Amendments

This policy may be amended by the HOA Board as needed to improve participation, fairness,

and overall effectiveness of the contest.

2. Eligibility

• All homeowners within Cabernet Watch HOA are eligible to participate.

• Yards must be maintained in compliance with HOA rules and guidelines.

4. Nominations

• The Sunshine Committee will nominate eligible yards in late May.

• Homeowners may nominate one (1) yard, which will serve as their vote.

• Nominations must be submitted via the designated online form using the URL provided in

the Cabernet HOA Newsletter and on community flyers.

• Submission deadlines and additional instructions will be communicated in advance

through the newsletter and the Cabernet Watch website.

6. Judging Standard

• Voting homeowners are encouraged to consider overall appearance, curb appeal,

maintenance and upkeep, and creativity and landscaping design.

• Voting is subjective and reflects the preferences of the community.

8. Recognition & Publication

• Photos must be submitted by participating homeowners in accordance with contest

instructions.

• Submitted photos will be used for voting and promotional purposes.

• Winning properties will be featured in the Cabernet HOA Newsletter and on the Cabernet

Watch website.

• Submission of photos constitutes consent for HOA use in communications.

10. Administration

• The Sunshine Committee, comprised of one (1) Director from the HOA Board of Directors

and volunteer residents, will oversee contest administration.

• The Sunshine Committee promotes events throughout the year to encourage neighbor

relations and strengthen the community.

• Responsibilities include announcements, ballot distribution and collection, vote tallying,

and winner notification.

• The HOA Board retains final oversight and authority.

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