September 23 Ceremony at Pittsburgh’s Highline to Recognize Indovina Associates Architects’ Scenic Accomplishments; November 6 Ceremony to Highlight the City of Ligonier Pittsburgh, PA–Scenic Pittsburgh, a nonprofit focused on protecting and preserving the scenic resources of southwestern Pennsylvania, has announced they will present two Scenic Awards in 2021. The Award for Scenic Achievement will be given…

Scenic Prince George’s is closely following County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ plan for future development, which centered on the county’s four stations on Metro’s Blue Line. The plan was introduced in June 2021. This economic development platform is designed to transform Prince George’s from a bedroom community to a dynamic residential and commercial center where more…

Scenic America is happy to announce our judges for our first-ever photo contest: Ellen Kim, Kevin Kriehn, Norie Quintos, Rob Shenk, and Hal Kassof. We are grateful to this esteemed group of creatives, photographers, and media professionals for their support. Ellen Kim After cutting her teeth in New York City at Viacom-MTV Creative Services and…

This year Scenic America is a partner organization with the 2021 Visual Resource Stewardship Conference. The conference, hosted by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and Utah State University’s department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, aims to foster innovation and connections between academia, practice, NGOs, and government agencies who work to address…

Carving Out a Scenic Legacy in Florida and Beyond When Bill Jonson paid his first visit to his current hometown of Clearwater, Florida, he was immediately struck by the clutter along the highways that greeted his arrival. The Wisconsin native had just flown into Tampa to explore the possibility of relocating to central Florida to…

2021 Award Recognizes Work to Secure Funding for the National Scenic Byways Program Scenic America is proud to announce its selection as a “Power of A” Gold Award winner by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). The award recognizes Scenic America for its advocacy work, which delivered dedicated funding to the National Scenic Byways Program…

Recognized as the #1 Best College Town in America by Forbes, Oxford, Ohio, is brimming with new ideas and charm. Home to Miami University, the Village of Oxford was incorporated in 1830 when the population hit about 700, and in 1970 it became a full-fledged town after adopting a charter form of government.  Originally Oxford…

Scenic America is now accepting applications for Fall 2021 internships in Communications and Development, and Policy, Advocacy, and Research. Interns can work in-person in our Washington, D.C. office or virtually from their home or university. As a growing nonprofit organization, Scenic America provides interns with a hands-on, practical experience in communications, research, advocacy, fundraising, and…

Calling all photographers! Scenic America is in search of your best photographs that showcase what’s unique and beautiful about our nation and where you find beauty in your community. Our inaugural America the Beautiful Photo Contest kicks off on July 27, 2021. This is an opportunity for photographers of all levels to show off their best…