Awards are granted for properties located within the City of Ithaca including commercial projects, rental housing, owner-occupied housing, and other projects. The awards focus on how properties appear from the street and public right-of-way, improve their local surroundings, and thereby increase the quality of life for the city as a whole.
Nominations are made by property owners and the public, and the final selections are made by the committee comprised of representatives from the Rotary Club and the City of Ithaca.