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Communities in Bloom announces 2024 winners
“On behalf of our national board of directors, our volunteer judges, sponsors and partners, I sincerely thank and congratulate all the communities that have participated in the CiB provincial, national and international programs in this, our thirtieth year,” Susan Ellis, CiB national chairperson, said. “While the past few years have tested our strength and resilience, we have persevered and emerged stronger and more determined in 2024 as participation rates grew by 32 per cent over last year. We have carefully observed the challenges our participating municipalities are facing, and we have responded with a greater emphasis on environmental sustainability as we continue to make our communities greener, healthier and more liveable."
On Oct. 20, the thirtieth edition of the Communities in Bloom (CiB) National and International Awards Ceremonies was held in Charlottetown, P.E.I., honouring municipalities across Canada, Ireland, Italy, Hungary and the U.S. Communities in Bloom is a volunteer and partnership- driven organization that uses a multi-tiered competitive evaluation process to foster community strength, involvement and continuous improvement. This is accomplished by nurturing environmental sustainability, enhancements of green spaces and heritage conservation, in cultural and natural environments encompassing municipal, residential, commercial and institutional spaces.
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNERS
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS AND CONTESTS WINNERS
Teck Community Appearance Award: City of North Bay, Ont. Canadian Nursery Landscape Association Environmental Action Award City of Coquitlam, B.C. Communities in Bloom Heritage
Scotts Turf Builder Landscape Award City of Castlegar, B.C. National Capital Commission Plant & Floral Displays Award City of Fredericton, N.B. Scotts Youth Involvement Award City of Melfort, Sask. Scotts Community of Gardeners Award Ville de Rosemère, Que. Communities in Bloom Community Involvement Award Town of Mahone Bay, N.S.
National Population Town of St. Paul, Alta. International Challenge (Small) City of Lewes, Delaware, U.S. International Challenge (Medium) Trim, Meath County Council, Ireland International Challenge (Large) City of Barrie, Ont. Class of Champions (Small)
Conservation Award Town of Devon, Alta. Communities in Bloom Tree Management Award City of Fredericton, N.B.
Town of Stonewall, Man. Healthier, Livable Cities: City of Fredericton, N.B.
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