Accolades

Keep Odessa Beautiful takes pride in and pays special recognition to businesses within our area throughout the year by awarding the "Odessa Pride Star of the Month" awards to local businesses from May through October. This award salutes those companies who make special and ongoing efforts to enhance landscaping & aesthetics and also show their dedication to the enhancement of the grounds & surroundings.

Started in 1995, Keep Odessa Beautiful has handed out close to 95 honors to those chosen, which includes a framed plaque, media attention, and a sign placed in front of their building. A Proclamation is also presented by the Mayor and City Council during that month's
Council meeting.

To submit your business or nominate someone for this award, please contact us at 333-1299.

    • In 1986, Keep Odessa Beautiful was the lead organization for the beautification entrance at JBS Parkway.
    • In 1989 Keep Odessa Beautiful was the lead organization for the development and operation of the Time Machine and Recycling Center & Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
    • In 1994, Keep Odessa Beautiful began the fundraising of over $85,000 for the Memorial Tree Program at Memorial Gardens Park. Since then, KOB has invested over $115,000 in the planting of trees, litter receptacles, park benches, plant identification markers, and is continually involved in the Memorial Tree Program.
    • In 2000, for the first time ever, KOB was awarded the Governor's Community Achievement Award for outstanding environmental programs for our community including litter prevention, solid waste management, illegal dumping enforcement, and beautification. This award resulted in a $130,000 grant from our local TxDOT district which allows KOB to develop a landscape beautification entrance at Business I-20, which is currently in the design stage.
    • In 2000, a joint partnership with the City of Odessa Parks Department resulted in the Texas Community Forestry Awards and was also selected among 22 Texas Cities to be the Host City for the State Arbor Day Celebration on April 27, 2001.
    • In 2001, Keep Odessa Beautiful was recognized as an "Award of Excellence" award winner of the Governor's Community Achievement Award presented by Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation for its outstanding environmental programs.
    • In 2002, Keep Odessa Beautiful was recognized as a "Sustained Excellence" award winner of the Governor's Community Achievement Award presented by Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation for its outstanding environmental programs for three (3) consecutive years in our community.