The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission sponsors annually the "Arkansas Shine Awards" for cities in six different population categories. Mayor Kenneth Edwards thinks Greenwood partnered with enough civic groups, school organizations, the Sebastian County Solid Waste District and city committees to qualify and win. The Mayor and his wife Sabrina Edwards have organized beautification efforts and encourage "Green" acitvities, cleanup campaigns through the Mayor's Community Improvements Committee enough to be the evny of the region. "Sabrina's efforts and those of the Greenwood Garden Club and other local service clubs have made a difference in the quality of life here. It would be a tremendous honor to win this coveted award for Greenwood", said Edwards.

The City partners with the school district and the Sebastain County Solid Waste District to operate the very popular Bulldog Recycle Center. The Parks Committee and Scout Troops plant trees in our parks and along walking trails. The hanging flower baskets have been very popular with locals and tourists alike according to Parks Director Doug Kinslow.

"Great communities don't just happen", said Robert Phelps, the Director of the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission, "this effort attracts economic development prospects and is the type of community where people want to work and live. The 2010 Arkansas Shine Awards will be presented in September.