The Garden Club of Harwich
Civic Beautification Awards
Since 1998, The Garden Club of Harwich has been awarding annual Civic Beautification Awards to both a residential and a commercial property in the Town of Harwich. These awards are given in recognition of their contribution to making Harwich a beautiful place to live, work and play!
Each year club members nominate beautiful properties and the committee visits and votes on the best. The awards are presented at the October or November Garden Club meeting.
2025 Winners
RESIDENTIAL:
John & Sally Burns
190 Bank Street
Harwich Port
COMMERCIAL:
Bud's Mini Golf
9 Sisson Road
Harwich Port
Past Winners
2024
Residential: Alice Kuhne, 70 Shore Road, West Harwich
Commercial: The Seal Pub & Cafe
703 Main Street, Harwich Center
2023
Residential: Cynthia Moore, 56 Miles Street
Commercial: Harwich Gas and Petroleum
Corner of Bank & Main Streets
2021
Residential: Pat Dooley, Church Street & Bay Road
Commercial: Jay and Briana Potter, Enid Bailey
New England Gardens
2018
Residential: Sharon & Ray DeVita, 21 Spinaker Road
Commercial: No Commercial award this year
2017
Residential: Frank & Christine Hartsel, 28 Wequasset Road
Commercial: Wequasett Resort and Golf Club, 2173 Rt 28
2016
Residential: Lynne & David Brown, 10 Fox Run
Commercial: Urban Design Interiors, 626 Rt 28
2015
Residential: Elizabeth Maher, Harbor Road
Commercial: Winstead Inn, 116 Parallel Street
2014
Residential: Joe & Lorraine Paolella, 8 Cottage Avenue
Commercial: Sativa, 517 Rt 28
2013
Residential: Timothy & Elizabeth Klink, 240 Pleasant Bay Road
Commercial: Perks and Isabella’s, 545 Rt 28
2012
Residential: Judy O’Brien, 1005 Rt 28
Commercial: Schoolhouse Ice Cream, 749 Rt 28
2011
Residential: David & Lisa Wrightington, 31 Chatham Road
Commercial: Buca’s Tuscan Roadhouse, Depot & Rt 28