The town of Yarmouth has won numerous awards over the years in national Communities In Bloom competitions.
They’re hoping that continues this year.
Winners of the 2018 competition will be announced during the 2018 CIB award ceremony in Strathcona County, Alberta, September 26 to 29.
Wade Cleveland, a councillor and chairperson of the CIB committee says the judging isn’t limited to just how beautiful the town is.
“What they are looking for are things like civic pride and how the community comes together, they’re looking at things like environmental responsibility as well.”
He says two Communities In Bloom judges were here recently, one saying how welcoming and inviting the Yarmouth is.
Next year the town will host the 2019 national Communities In Bloom symposium September 24 to 29.
Cleveland says some 250 delegates are expected to participate.
Check out this link: https://www.communitiesinbloom.ca/
Communities In Bloom awards that Yarmouth has received:
2017 – 5 leaves – bronze in the Canada 150 Category, with recognition for the Downtown Core Streetscape
2016 – 5 blooms – bronze in the Circle of Excellence Category, with recognition for Helping Hands & Growing Pride
2015 – 5 blooms – bronze in the Circle of Excellence Category, with recognition of Streetscape Upgrades on Hawthorn Street
2014 – National Winner in the 5,001-9,000 population category, with recognition of Mayor’s All Hands on Deck Initiative
2012 – 5 blooms in the 6,501-10,000 population category, with recognition for the Art Gallery’s Innovative Programs
2013 – 5 blooms in the 5,001-10,000 population category and the Canadian Nursery and Landscape Association Environmental Action award
2011 – 5 blooms in the 7,501-10,000 population category, with recognition of the 250th Anniversary Celebration as a Community
2010 – 5 blooms in the 3,001-7,500 population category, with recognition for Reverence for Heritage
2009 – 4 blooms in the 5,001-8,000 population category, with recognition for Blooms by the Sea
