Affiliate Declaration

STAMFORD, Conn. (January 9, 2023) – Keep America Beautiful®, the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization, has recognized 26 community organizations and individuals through its 2022 National Awards program. The Keep America Beautiful National Awards program celebrates the work of its nearly 700 community-based affiliates, millions of volunteers and participants, and corporate and community partners for their commitment to end littering, improve recycling, and beautify America’s communities. Winners were selected in the following categories: Individual Achievement Awards: Lady Bird Johnson Award Innovation Awards:  State and Local Affiliate Innovation AwardsState Agency Partnership Recognition Awards“Congratulations to the affiliates, state agencies, and individuals in the 2022 award group. You are the leaders of our work to clean, green, and beautify communities across America and the heart of our movement,” said Keep America Beautiful President and CEO, Jennifer Lawson. “Each awardee represents hours of service and commitment, willingness to try new things and invest time, talent and resources to do the work that translates into stronger and more vibrant communities. Your leadership is ours to follow and we are grateful.”Liz Davis is the recipient of the Keep America Beautiful Lady Bird Johnson Award. This award is a gender-neutral recognition for an outstanding volunteer. Named […]

STAMFORD, Conn. (December 20, 2022) – As the year ends, Keep America Beautiful® reflects on the major milestones and achievements that helped in the mission to clean, green, and beautify America in 2022. Founded in 1953, Keep America Beautiful is the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization and has continued to transform communities across the country for almost 70 years. The Great American Cleanup® (GAC) was held March 21 to June 22, engaging the Keep America Beautiful (KAB) network of 700 affiliates and KAB partner organizations to beautify communities across the nation. GAC 2022 saw a news reach of two billion impressions in earned media, with national media interviews on The Weather Channel and Fox Weather Channel and articles in major publications including the LA Times. In 2022, GAC delivered: – 11,191 Events– 208,379 Volunteers and Participants – 14,056,280 Pounds of Litter and Debris Collected – 2,449,669 Pounds of Items Recycled – 29,979 Acres of Parks, Public Lands, Playgrounds, and Trails Cleaned & Improved – 29,358 Miles of Streets, Roads, and Highways Cleaned, Improved or Beautified – 702,451 Plants, Shrubs, Flowers, and Bulbs Planted – 8,465 Trees Planted – $39,796,901 in Benefit to Communities – 2,500 Free Litter Removal Kits […]

STAMFORD, Conn. (November 16, 2022) – Keep America Beautiful®, the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization, announces the final results of the 24th annual Great American Cleanup® (GAC). Over 200,000 volunteers and participants took part in over 11,000 events during the three months of GAC. Taking place annually each spring, GAC engages the Keep America Beautiful (KAB) network of 700 affiliates and KAB partner organizations to beautify communities across the nation. Activities include removing litter and debris from roadsides, highways, shorelines, and waterways; planting trees, flowers, and gardens; and cleaning and restoring nature trails, recreation areas, and playgrounds.The 2022 Great America Cleanup was officially held from March 21 to June 22: 11,191 Events 208,379 Volunteers and Participants 904,069 Volunteer Hours 14,056,280 Pounds of Litter and Debris Collected 2,449,669 Pounds of Items Recycled 29,979 Acres of Parks, Public Lands, Playgrounds, and Trails Cleaned & Improved 29,358 Miles of Streets, Roads, and Highways Cleaned, Improved or Beautified 702,451 Plants, Shrubs, Flowers, and Bulbs Planted 8,465 Trees Planted $39,796,901 in Benefit to Communities Highlights of the 2022 Great American Cleanup include: News reach of 2 billion in earned media National media interviews on The Weather Channel and Fox Weather Channel News articles featuring […]