JOIN US FOR THE 2025 SYMPOSIUM & AWARDS

🌸 Register Now – Deadline October 3rd! 🌸

The countdown is on! Our Communities in Bloom National Symposium & Awards is coming to Stratford, October 16–18, and you don’t want to miss it.

From inspiring speakers to behind-the-scenes community tours, hands-on sessions, and unforgettable entertainment, this year’s program is packed with opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate together.

NEW ADDITION TO THE PROGRAM:

✨ Stratford After Dark ✨ 

Thursday, October 16th, join us at the historic 1903 Carnegie Library for a lively evening of fun and connection. From 8:30 to 10:00 pm, drop in anytime to enjoy a Silent Disco, sip on a beverage from the award-winning local distillery, Junction 56, and network with your fellow Communities in Bloom friends. This event is offered FREE to our CiB conference delegates that are registered for the Symposium & Awards.  

Hear from Brad Beatty, City Councillor & Stratford CiB Chair, in a special video message below, and see why this year’s Symposium is one you’ll be glad you attended in person.

Secure your spot today and be part of the energy, excitement, and spirit of Stratford. Let’s come together to honour community, collaboration, and everything in bloom!

See you in Stratford!

VIDEO INVITATION FROM BRAD BEATTY,

CITY COUNCILLOR AND STRATFORD CiB CHAIR

2025 CiB SILENT AUCTION

One of the many exciting activities planned during the 31st CiB Symposium & Awards in Stratford, Ontario is the much-anticipated Silent Auction, where we’ve seen countless beautiful donations over the years. Our delegates are always eager to see the unique and creative items on display, making this fundraiser a highlight of the event.

To make this year’s Silent Auction a memorable success, we kindly ask for your support. This fundraiser offers a great opportunity to showcase your community or organization while contributing to the Communities in Bloom Foundation. All proceeds from the auction will go toward supporting important initiatives, including:

• Student bursaries for post-secondary education
• Youth and green initiatives
• Workshops and seminars
• Educational content promoting the value of green spaces in society

We would be grateful if each community or organization could donate a “pride product”—an item that represents the unique identity or specialty of your community or organization. The value of the donation is entirely up to you, and we welcome all your creative ideas to help make this event a success for the Foundation and its lasting legacy.

If you can contribute or know someone who can, please fill out our auction donation form by October 6th, 2025.

We kindly ask that you bring your donation with you to the registration desk when you arrive at the conference. Please ensure that the item’s value is clearly marked. If you’re unable to attend but still wish to donate, don’t hesitate to reach out—we will gladly provide instructions on how to send your item.

If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact us.

Thank you in advance for your continued enthusiasm and support of the Silent Auction!

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS 

AND LOCAL VENDORS

If you have any questions, please contact: 

Sonia Parrino

Program Specialist

1-514-694-8871

 bloom@cib-cef.com