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Nominate a Neighbor in the East Bayfront for Most Improved Exterior!

Most Improved Exterior Award

In our last blog post, we told you about our first Most Improved Exterior Award winners--David and Julie Clemente!

We also mentioned that we will have a fillable form if you would like to nominate one of your neighbors in the Historic East Bayfront for this award.

The guidelines are: If you would like to nominate a property owner in the East Bayfront (must be located within the boundaries of East Front Street to the north side of E. 6th Street, and the east side of State Street to the west side of the Bayfront Parkway) for making major improvements to the exterior of their residential property, you can click here and fill out our webform

Please include the name of the property owner, the address you are nominating, and a brief statement as to why you believe the property is the most improved exterior in the neighborhood. 

BEST plans to award two Most Improved Exterior Awards each year--one in the spring and one in the fall. Winners will receive a plaque, and their photos will be added to our "Wall of Neighborhood Heroes" in the BEST front foyer (coming soon)! 

B.E.S.T. makes Erie Better!

Beautification. Walkability. Home Repair. Increased exterior lighting. Public art. Food access. Connecting neighbors to available resources. 

Every dollar spent at B.E.S.T. helps increase property values, enhance safety, and continues to make the Historic East Bayfront a safe, affordable, and vibrant place to call home.  

We're where Erie began and where Erie is heading. Help us continue making Erie better. 

Our impact this year has changed our community!

  • Number of Volunteers this Year

    353

  • Volunteer Hours

    1703

  • Dollars Raised

    $44,350

  • Number of Individual Donors in 2025

    82

  • Pounds of litter removed from the neighborhood

    900.61

  • Trees Planted

    22

  • Total Grants Awarded to Home Owners

    21

  • Length of replaced sidewalks

    708.60 feet

Thank you to our generous sponsors, partners, and collaborators.

  • Erie Insurance
    Erie Insurance

    Erie Insurance

  • UPMC Health Plan

    UPMC Health PlanUPMC Health Plan

  • Northwest Bank
  • Marquette Savings Bank
    Marquette Savings Bank

    Marquette Savings Bank

  • KnoxLaw
  • Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority
    Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority
  • PA DCED
    PA DCED
  • Infinite Erie
    Infinite Erie

    Infinite Erie

  • Erie Community Foundation
  • NonProfit Partnership
  • Port Authority
    Port Authority

    Port Authority of Erie

  • Groundwork Erie
    Groundwork Erie

    Groundwork Erie

  • Mercyhurst University
    Mercyhurst University

    Mercyhurst University

  • Our West Bayfront
  • Redevelopment Authority of the City of Erie
    Redevelopment Authority of the City of Erie

    Redevelopment Authority of the City of Erie

  • Erie Land Bank
    Erie Land Bank

    Erie Land Bank

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