City of Zachary Beautification Committee Awards Two Local Businesses for 2024
Posted by zachary on May 23, 2024
The Animal Center has been honored with the 2024 Beautification Architectural Business Award. The committee was particularly impressed by the addition of solar panels to the already stunning building, making this recognition well-deserved. The Animal Center’s dedication to energy efficiency and sustainability is commendable, and the city applauds their efforts in enhancing the community in such a meaningful way.
“Congratulations to The Animal Center, located at 19700 Old Scenic Highway, on being a recipient of this year’s Zachary Beautification Award. Through receiving the USDA’s REAP grant and Business Energy Tax Credit, solar panels were installed, allowing investment in renewable energy for their facility, as well as HVAC energy efficiency upgrades. The work was done by The Next Energy, alongside Zachary’s very own Hughes Mechanical. By utilizing sustainable and energy-efficient systems, The Animal Center now not only sees overhead cost savings on their facility but also is positioned to contribute to a greener, cleaner environment,” says Councilwoman Ambre DeVirgilio, who represents District 3.
To commemorate this achievement, the beautification committee, along with Mayor David McDavid and Councilwoman Ambre DeVirgilio, presented the award to veterinarians Dr. Jason St. Romain and Dr. Leigh O’Brien. The award is proudly displayed in front of the clinic, located at 19700 Old Scenic Highway.
Additionally, the Zachary Beautification Committee is pleased to announce that First Baptist Church Zachary has received the 2024 City of Zachary Beautification Landscaping Award. This accolade recognizes the church's remarkable achievement in transforming a 1.2-acre parking lot into a vibrant green space, significantly boosting the city’s visual charm. The project included the removal of the existing parking lot, installation of new drainage, landscaping, an irrigation system, and a sidewalk connecting to the nearby Charlet Funeral Home. The new landscape features 16 Eagleston Hollies, 9 Teddy Bear Magnolia Trees, 25 Japanese Yews, 4 Natchez White Crepe Myrtle trees, 5 Yuletide Camellias, 115 Coppertone Distylium shrubs, 62 Pink Muhly Grasses, and 56 pallets of sod.
The selection process involved public nominations, which were carefully reviewed by the Zachary Beautification Committee. "It was simply our desire to represent our Great God well and be good neighbors," stated Scott McKenzie, Associate Pastor. "Congratulations to FBCZ on receiving this acknowledgment and recognition. FBCZ is where I am honored to worship, and here we believe in giving God all the glory. Everything our church staff does is in honor of Him, and I’m so thankful Zachary has this special place to visit," added Councilwoman Jennifer Boyd, who represents District 5, where the church is located.
To commemorate this achievement, the beautification committee, along with Mayor David McDavid and Councilwoman Ambre DeVirgilio, presented the award to the First Baptist Church Zachary staff and several of the contractors who were instrumental in beautifying the parking lot.
