By Shelu Patel
Alexandria, VA – The Alexandria Beautification Commission has announced its 2026 Beautification Award recipients, recognizing nine Alexandria properties for thoughtful design, sustainability, and contributions to the beauty of the community.
This year, the Commission selected five residential properties, two community and commercial properties with one Honorable Mention, and one public art project for the Beautification Awards. The recipients were selected from more than 40 nominations.
The 2026 awards mark the beginning of a new two-year rotation, with the Commission canvassing south of King Street this year and north of King Street in 2027.
Residential Beautification Award Winners
These five winners removed turf grass from areas of their properties and used colorful, diverse native plants to create sustainable and visually appealing landscapes across seasons.
- 2305 Sibley Street
- 309 Cloverway Drive
- 515 North Paxton Street
- 116 South Iris Street
- 412 South Fairfax Street
Commercial and Community Beautification Award Winners
These properties offer welcoming community spaces with thoughtful and sustainable designs that benefit their surrounding neighborhoods.
- Jerome “Buddie” Ford Native Garden
- Van Dorn Plaza
- Dora Kelley Nature Park – Honorable Mention
Public Art Beautification Award Winner
Public art brings color, creativity, and a sense of place to the spaces we share. This year’s Public Art Beautification Award recognizes:
- Murals by Yulia Avgustinovich at Witter Place Apartments
