Garden Grove Gems

2026 Gems Nominations

2026 Gems Gift Card Winners

Congratulations to our winners!

  • Christiane Jetmore
  • Jose & Gloria Perez
  • Cesar & Raquel Mata
  • Lisa Pelonis
Applauding the curb appeal of Garden Grove homes is not a new idea – for over 40 years, the community’s best-kept houses were recognized by the City Council at the annual Garden Grove Pride Awards Ceremony.

In 2022, the City launched a revised home beautification program called, "Garden Grove Gems." This year's virtual competition once again spotlights the efforts of homeowners working hard to keep their neighborhoods looking gorgeous.

For the 2026 Gem's program, the nomination period will run from Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - Monday, May 4, 2026 and the voting period will run from Monday, May 11, 2026 - Monday, June 1, 2026.

Voting: Monday, May 11 - Monday, June 1, 2026

Save the Date 2026

Two-story residential home in Garden Grove with landscaped front yard, hedges, and vehicles in driveway.
Residential property with a single-story home, brick-bordered landscaping, white gazebo, and a U.S. flag on a flagpole
Residential home in Garden Grove with Mediterranean-style architecture, tile roof, stone facade, and landscaped front yard with palm trees.


Competition Guidelines


Gems Guidelines - English
Gems Guidelines - Spanish
Gems Guidelines - Vietnamese


Click the buttons below to view the winners and runners-up from previous competitions!


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2023 Garden Grove Gem Winners & Runners-Up
2024 Garden Grove Gem Winners & Runners-Up
2025 Garden Grove Gem Winners & Runners-Up