The Community Improvement Award recognizes a project, program, campaign, or initiative in alignment with the mission and work of Keep Louisiana Beautiful. The effort should demonstrate innovation, collaboration, and measurable community improvement. Eligible are for-profit and non-profit organizations, Keep Louisiana Beautiful Affiliates, schools, and civic groups.
Under the leadership of Mayor Tom Arceneaux, the City of Shreveport launched Block by Block, an innovative neighborhood revitalization strategy that engages residents and targets blight, litter, and dumping at the local level. Each of the 11 participating neighborhoods receives a tailored improvement plan, with priorities set by the community and progress tracked for long-term, lasting impact. In just the first three events, Block by Block cleared more than 3 million pounds of litter and debris and over 800 tires. Beyond the numbers, the program is restoring pride, strengthening communities, and creating safer, cleaner streets. By combining city resources with resident engagement, Block by Block is transforming Shreveport one neighborhood at a time.
