Wood Buffalo was honoured at the Canada Communities In Bloom (CIB) National Awards.
Our region received the Municipal World WinterLife Award at the virtual showcase and awards ceremony on Oct. 8.
Greg Bennett, Strategist with RMWB Communications and Stakeholder Relations, said the Municipality is proud to accept the award.
“This award recognizes the efforts of staff, Council appointed committees, community organizations and countless volunteers in creating initiatives that engage the community with indoor and outdoor activities from November through March.”
Events held during the winter in Wood Buffalo include Mayor and Council’s Holly Jolly Christmas Party, Santa Claus Parade, Christmas Lights Bus Tour, Santa’s Anonymous, Craze at MacDonald Island Park on New Year’s Eve and WinterPLAY
“Community pride is strong in the Wood Buffalo region, and this award is a testament to the hard work that goes into bringing our great community together.”
Virtual awards
National Chair of the CIB Paul Brydges congratulated all of the award winners and participants.
“Your efforts towards creating and enhancing green spaces in your communities, as well as educating the public on the value of protecting our environment is so important, especially during these challenging times. Thank you for contributing to Communities in Bloom and making your communities better places to live, work and play.”
The following is a list of national award winners:
- Communities in Bloom 2020 Best Blooming Community Award: Millet, Alta.
- Scotts Community of Gardeners Award: Melfort, Sask.
- Communities in Bloom Urban Forestry Award: Pincher Creek, Alta.
- National Capital Commission Floral Displays Award: Pincher Creek, Alta.
- Communities in Bloom Heritage Conservation Award: Tignish, P.E.I.
- Scotts Turf Builder Landscape Award: Castlegar, B.C.
- Communities in Bloom Community Appearance Award: Tignish, P.E.I. & Yarmouth, N.S.
- Scotts Youth Involvement Award: Coquitlam, B.C.
- The Butchart Gardens Land Reclamation Award: Melfort, Sask.
- Canadian Nursery and Landscape Association Environmental Action Award: Coquitlam, B.C.
- Equinox 2020 Backyard Contest: Barry & Susan Armstrong, from Chipman, N.B.
- Equinox 2020 Front Yard & Balcony Contest: Johannes van Akkeren, from Rosemère, Que.
- Nutrients for Life School Garden Award: Westmount Elementary School, Strathmore, Alta.
Wood Buffalo Communities in Bloom is a non-profit volunteer organization which fosters civic pride, environmentalism, and beautification through community involvement while enhancing green spaces.
