Overview 

The Beautification Committee serves as an advisory committee for the purpose of enhancing the appearance of the Village Center and surrounding areas through initiatives such as the establishment and maintenance of public planting areas and planting receptacles, and overseeing the appropriate seasonal decoration of the Village Center, all in cooperation with the Village Center and other appropriate entities.

Responsibilities

  • Educate regarding the appropriate plant material suitable for seasonal use in planters and other plant receptacles in the Village Center, and utilizing funding provided by the Village for the installation and maintenance of the plant material in the planters and plant receptacles.
  • Proactively seek out and work cooperatively with key partners to assist the Committee and Village Council in beautifying the Village Center and surrounding residential areas such as the Village Center Enhancement Committee, the Business Guide, the Neighborhood Advisory Committee, and the NCDOT.
  • Assist the Public Services Department and where appropriate, other entities, in beautifying key intersections and street corners in and near the Village Center that enhance the overall appearance of the Village Center, in keeping with historical and traditional landscaping and beautification methods utilized in the Village of Pinehurst.
  • Bring to the attention of the Village staff and assist in addressing unsightly areas within the Village Center or immediately surrounding area.

Upcoming Meetings

02/02/2026 - Fallon Conference Room - 03:30 PM

03/02/2026 - Fallon Conference Room - 03:30 PM

04/13/2026 - Fallon Conference Room - 03:30 PM

05/04/2026 - Fallon Conference Room - 03:30 PM

08/03/2026 - Fallon Conference Room - 03:30 PM

09/14/2026 - Fallon Conference Room - 03:30 PM

10/05/2026 - Fallon Conference Room - 03:30 PM

11/02/2026 - Fallon Conference Room - 03:30 PM

12/07/2026 - Fallon Conference Room - 03:30 PM

Warren H. Manning Award

The Warren H. Manning Award honors one of America’s pre-eminent landscape architects and the landscape heritage he created for the Village of Pinehurst.  He was assigned by the Olmsted firm to manage the design and landscaping for the Tuft’s family.  Many of the features that make Pinehurst unique are due to Warren H. Manning.   His sustained involvement in Pinehurst for over 40 years in design, planting, and Village expansion make Pinehurst of national significance and is the hallmark of Pinehurst’s design. His landscape designs included over 200,000 plants and shrubs, many of them native species.  

The Warren H. Manning Award recognizes the creation of sustainable places that enhance the Village of Pinehurst through the use of native plantings, water conservation practices, and design principles that provide a communal benefit to the Village - Manning’s vision.

Eligibility for Award

  • The landscaping being recognized must be visible from the street – within public view
  • All Pinehurst properties are eligible except those in gated communities as they are not in public view.  The entrances to gated communities are eligible.
  • Beautification Committee Members are not eligible for submission

Requirements of Recipient

Property or business owner must allow

  • Photo to be taken with the award sign
  • Publication of news articles
  • Display Manning Award sign for 30 days minimum

Criteria

The selection committee will review landscape designs and select those that meet Manning’s vision for the Village.  Designs should be cohesive and fit into the style of the Village.  Designs must be visible from the street and may include:

  • Use of native plantings or regionally native plantings
  • Maximize biodiversity by balancing native and non-native plantings
  • Recognition of DIY property owner designs and plantings in addition to professional landscaping firms
  • A focus on water conservation
  • Creating unique habitats such as those provided by rain gardens or bird sanctuaries
  • Use of pollinator gardens and larval host plants

Award Selection Committee

The award committee will be members of the Pinehurst Beautification Committee and must include one master gardener in addition to those with gardening experience through local garden clubs or study.  Committee member roles include:

  • Review of property and make award decision
  • Notify those selected including a congratulatory letter highlighting the unique attributes of their landscape
  • Prepare article for Village of Pinehurst newsletter and Pilot Newspaper
  • Posting & removal of award sign

The Award

  • Up to three annual awards may be given in June each year
  • Winners each receive a gift selected by the committee
  • A Warren H. Manning Certificate of Achievement signed by the mayor
  • Recognition sign in their yard posted for public view for 30 days
  • Recipients will receive recognition in the Village of Pinehurst Newsletter and Pilot newspaper

Village Planting Guide

The Village Planting Guide can be used as reference. The guide is derived from Manning’s original plant list and the Plant Database created by the NC State University Cooperative Extension.