EVERETT, DEC. 3: The celebration of the Monte Cristo Awards, a community-driven awards program honoring residences and businesses in Everett, is this Thursday, Dec. 5.
The celebration is free and open to the public, with a social time beginning at 6 p.m. at the APEX Art & Culture Center, 1611 Everett Ave. The awards ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m.
The award program honors beautifully maintained residences and businesses in Everett.
“The Monte Cristo Awards hold a special place in the hearts of generations of Everett residents and business owners, highlighting those who contribute so much to our community through the great pride they take in maintaining and beautifying their property,” said Mayor Cassie Franklin.
The city was able to fund the 2024 Monte Cristo Awards using COVID-19 recovery funds.
Nominations were reviewed by the Council of Neighborhoods in October, with neighborhood and community volunteers, and the city of Everett staff.
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
- Green Gardening – Homes that display natural or green gardening practices.
- Neighborhood-Friendly Business – Businesses that rate high in overall curb appeal.
- Pride of the Neighborhood – Homes and yards that make a statement, no matter the season.
- Rejuvenation and Transformation – Residential properties that have undergone eye-catching makeovers.
Light refreshments will be served, and beverages available for purchase.
The top honor is the Marian Krell Award, awarded to a prior Monte Cristo Award recipient who continues to uphold excellence in property maintenance over several years. The award is
named in honor of former Office of Neighborhoods director and Everett City Councilmember Marian Krell, who helped residents launch the Monte Cristo Awards in 1994.
Based on a press release from the city of Everett
