A couple from Carman Manitoba received a letter in the mail during the month of November saying congratulations Winner. The letter was received from the Manitoba Good Roads Association and sent to Lani and Edwin Pritchard congratulating them for winning the Carels Shield Award for the Best Urban Home Grounds in 2016 competition.

"Two gentlemen came around in August and quickly looked through the front and back yard, we heard nothing back in September or October and in November we got a letter that said dear winner," said Lani Pritchard.

Pritchard noted that her husband is rather fussy about their lawn.

"Adding your own personal touch really helps you differ from other gardens, I really think it has a lot to do with your personal touch," noted Pritchard.

The award will be presented to the Pritchard's in April of 2017 at the Delta hotel in Winnipeg.