Langley – Congratulations to all our participants who have, no doubt, been challenged by the events of the last few years. Recovery and resilience are clearly on display for these Communities in Bloom participants.
Certificates, 5-Bloom Street Banners and Criteria Trophies have been awarded to participants in the BC Communities in Bloom program.
Achieving 4 and 5-Blooms is an amazing accomplishment of collaboration from municipal, business, residents and service groups. Congratulations to all our ‘in Bloom’ participants who are making their communities be the best they can be through the nationwide Communities in Bloom program of “Growing Great Places Together”.
2023 PROVINCIAL EDITION RESULTS Mention or Project Name
Hope, District of 5-Blooms A Community that Works Together
100 Mile House, District of 4-Blooms Landscaping around the Municipal Sani-Dump
Armstrong, City of 4-Blooms Volunteering is a Work of Heart
Abbotsford, City of Friend Non-Evaluated
Castlegar, City of Friend Castlegar CiB Business Planter Program + National Finalist
Clinton, Village of Friend School Children Planting Village Planters
Coquitlam, City of Friend Inspiration Garden Showcase + National Finalist
Kitimat, District of Friend Non-Evaluated
Lake Country Garden Club Showcase Pollinator and Xeriscape Gateway Garden
Prince George, City of Friend Non-Evaluated
Qualicum Beach, Town of Friend Multiple Showcase Projects
Marlys Diamond Showcase Berwick Qualicum Beach Pollinator Garden with Rangers
Sicamous, District of Friend Sicamous CiB Community Updates
CRITERIA AWARDS SPONSORED BY WINNER
PLANT & FLORAL DISPLAY Teck Resources Limited Armstrong
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE Urban Systems 100 Mile House
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT BC CiB Hope CiB Group
We acknowledge our Sponsors whose financial support makes it possible for us to deliver the CiB program.
COMMUNITY CHAMPION AWARD - BC Communities in Bloom Sponsored
Shirley Fowler from Armstrong was nominated by the BC Communities in Bloom Board. This award recognizes an individual who is involved locally and provincially. Shirley has been a driving force with the Armstrong CiB group since 2004. She has also promoted the many benefits the provincial ‘in Bloom’ program as a judge, board member and former chair.
BC’S NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL 5-BLOOM FINALISTS
Results for Castlegar, Coquitlam and Trail will be announced September 30th at the National Communities in Bloom Awards being held in Fort MacMurray (Wood Buffalo), Alberta.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM
Catherine Kennedy, Executive Director Phone: (604) 576-6506 or Email: [email protected]
19951 Fraser Highway, Langley, British Columbia V5A 4E2