Keep Tyler Beautiful Honored by Keep America Beautiful

TYLER — Keep Tyler Beautiful (KTyB) received the Keep America Beautiful (KAB) President’s Circle Award during Keep America Beautiful’s 60th Anniversary National Conference, which recently took place in Washington, D.C. The President’s Circle Award recognizes exemplary performance by certified affiliates of the national nonprofit in building and sustaining vibrant communities, according to a KTyB press release. In qualifying for a President’s Circle Award, Keep Tyler Beautiful has met the standards for excellence by conducting activities in three core focus areas of litter prevention, recycling and waste reduction, beautification and community greening.

KTyB Board Chair Phyllis Carlyle says she is very proud of this recognition and the work done by Keep Tyler Beautiful. “This award means a great deal to us,” Carlyle said. “It is great to be a part of making a difference in Tyler and this recognition is a welcome pat on the back for the board’s hard work.”