Nominations open for Beautify the Bluegrass

State Launches Beautify the Bluegrass Contest for 2026

LOUISVILLE – With beautification projects popping up like spring flowers across Kentucky, the state’s electric cooperatives are again teaming up with the governor to spotlight Kentuckians who are improving public spaces in their local communities. Nominations are now open for the 2026 Beautify the Bluegrass, which celebrates homegrown efforts to improve public spaces in Kentucky. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to nominate projects …

Nominations open for Beautify the Bluegrass

Kentuckians working to improve public spaces across the commonwealth can now be recognized through the 2026 Beautify the Bluegrass program.

Barren Countians encouraged to nominate project for the Beautify the Bluegrass contest

STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Nominations are now open for the 2026 Beautify the Bluegrass contest, giving Kentuckians a chance to spotlight local projects that improve and brighten public spaces. “As community organizations and civic-minded individuals take on beautification projects, including many around Earth Day in April, we encourage them to take ‘before and after’ photos of their efforts,” said Shannon Brock, editor of Kentucky Living magaz…