November 27, 2024
Representatives from the Town of Stonewall, Man., were overjoyed to receive an award in the Class of Champions (Small) category.
Communities in Bloom announces 2024 winners
On Oct. 20, the thirtieth edition of the Communities in Bloom (CiB) National and International Awards Ceremonies were 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.
“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."
National and International Award Winners
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): Town of Stonewall, Man.
Healthier, Livable Cities: City of Fredericton, N.B.
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 Conservation Award: Town of Devon, Alta.
Communities in Bloom Tree Management Award: City of Fredericton, N.B.
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.
The Butchart Gardens Land Reclamation Award: Town of Carbonear, N.L.
Municipal World WinterLife Award: City of Melfort, Sask.
Canadian Nursery Landscape Association Green Cities Award: City of Barrie, Ont.
Nutrients for Life School Garden Award: Bon Accord Community School, Bon Accord, Alta.
Equinox & Scotts Canada Plants Love You Contest winner: City of Coquitlam, B.C.
Equinox Show Us Your Planters 1st place winner: Town of Stonewall, Man.
Equinox Show Us Your Planters 2nd place winner: Town of Pincher Creek, Alta.
Ball International Plant and Floral Displays Award: City of Lewes, Delaware, U.S.
Communities in Bloom International Community Involvement Award: Trim - Meath County Council, Ireland City of Stratford, Ont.
Communities in Bloom Best Downtown Area Award: City of Stratford, Ont.
Communities in Bloom Top Volunteers under 30: McKenna Ross, Castlegar, B.C.
Communities in Bloom Top Volunteers under 30: Richard Kasanavicius, Coquitlam, B.C.
For full results and details, visit communitiesinbloom.ca/2024-cib-awards-results/