2022 CiB Awards Results
On October 22nd, the 28th Edition of the Communities in Bloom National & International Awards Ceremonies were held in Victoria, British Columbia, honouring municipalities across Canada, the United States, Belgium, Ireland, Italy, and Slovenia.
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 Chairperson, Susan Ellis said, “On behalf of our national board of directors, judges, and sponsors I sincerely thank and congratulate all the communities that have participated in the CiB provincial, national, and international programs this year. The past two years have tested our strength and resilience, and together, we have all persevered. We have emerged this year, 2022, and have made new and lasting contributions in celebrating the places in which we live, work, play, and visit.
We also recognize all the award winners at this time each year who, with the help of their community volunteers, have raised the bar with their efforts to create and enhance the green spaces that so many residents have rediscovered across Canada. Our communities continue to recognize the need to nurture and protect our environment and create new ways to help mitigate the impacts of climate change. Thank you all for contributing to Communities in Bloom and helping us to thrive as we are “Growing Great Places Together”!
National & International Award Winners
Up to 6,000: Melfort, SK
6,001- 20,000: Bay Roberts, NL
International Challenge (Small): Glaslough Tidy Towns, County Monaghan, Ireland
International Challenge: (Medium / Large): Wood Buffalo, AB
Class of Champions (Small): Pugwash, NS
Class of Champions (Medium): Yarmouth, NS
Grand Champions: Rosemère, QC
Outstanding Achievement Awards Winners
Teck Community Appearance Award: Sussex, NB
Canadian Nursery Landscape Association Environmental Action Award: Barrie, ON
Communities in Bloom Heritage Conservation Award: Wood Buffalo, AB
Communities in Bloom Tree Management Award: Rosemère, QC
Scotts Turf Builder Landscape Award: Yarmouth, NS
National Capital Commission Plant & Floral Displays Award: Wood Buffalo, AB
Scotts Youth Involvement Award: Petitcodiac, NB
Scotts Community of Gardeners Award: Brandon, MB
Communities in Bloom Community Involvement Award: Pugwash, NS
The Butchart Gardens Land Reclamation Award: Capreol, ON
Municipal World WinterLife Award: St. Paul, AB
Canadian Nursery Landscape Association Green Cities Award: Coquitlam, BC
Nutrients for Life School Garden Award: Charlottetown Rural High School, PE
Equinox & Scotts Canada Year of the Garden Contest 1st place winner: Brandon, MB
Equinox & Scotts Canada Year of the Garden Contest 2nd place winner: Coquitlam BC
Equinox & Scotts Canada Year of the Garden Contest 3rd place winner: Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Ball International Plant and Floral Displays Award: Alba, Italy
Communities in Bloom International Community Involvement Award: Velika Polana, Slovenia
Communities in Bloom International Heritage Preservation Award: Ingria, Italy
CiB International Landscape Protection, Planning and Design Award:Oudenaarde, Belgium
