Nominations are now being accepted for the Spring Yard Beautification Contest in Lompoc.

Judging is set to take place Tuesday, June 10, the Lompoc Beautification and Appearance Commission said. Winners are expected to be announced the following week.

First, second and third place awards will be chosen for the most colorful and best drought-tolerant front landscapes.

Yards will be judged on visual appeal, maintenance, imagination, water conservation, artistic impact, and other criteria.

Only yards that can be seen while in a vehicle from the street will be considered, and no backyards will be judged. Nominations may include residences, HOA entrances, businesses and churches.

Nominations of residences and businesses in the city of Lompoc can be made by calling urban forestry at 805-875-8034 or by emailing beautification@ci.lompoc.ca.us.

Questions from the community regarding the contest may also be directed to these urban forestry contacts.