Where are the Judges?
FRIDAY JULY 30, 2010
Lorna McIlroy & JoAnne Dunphy evaluate
Vermillion, Alberta.
Evelyn Alemanni & Jack Boutilier evaluate
Brooks, Alberta.
Stephen King & Ted Zarudny evaluate
Whitby, Ontario.
Odette Sabourin Dumais & Liisa Wolfgram evaluate
Metro Moncton (Dieppe, Riverview, Moncton), New Brunswick.
COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM LAUNCHES ITS 16TH EDITION
Celebrating its 16th edition in 2010, Communities in Bloom (CiB) is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement and the challenge of a national program, with focus on the promotion of green spaces in community settings.
In 2010, hundreds of Canadian communities are participating in the national and provincial editions of the program, and municipalities from the United State of America, Belgium, Scotland, England, Czech Republic and Japan are taking part in the International Challenge.
In July and August, qualified volunteer CiB judges will visit participating communities and evaluate each one on its overall performance in the following criteria: tidiness, environmental action, heritage conservation, urban forestry, landscape, turf & groundcovers, floral displays, and community involvement. The evaluation is based on the local conditions and achievements of citizens, businesses, organizations, institutions and the municipal government working together towards common objectives. The detailed evaluation reports identify each community's strengths, and provide suggestions for improvement. The communities become part of an extensive information exchange network with other participants in a dynamic and rewarding process for continuous improvement.
The results, including bloom ratings, criteria award recognitions and winners, will be announced at the National Awards Ceremonies, hosted this year by Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia on October 27th to the 30th, in conjunction with the Nova Scotia Provincial Awards. The concurrent 13th edition of the National Symposium on Parks and Grounds will offer conference sessions, workshops, and technical visits on the theme of Environmental Horticulture.
To support the educational aspect of its activities, the organization established the Communities in Bloom Foundation, a registered charity dedicated to funding, developing and disseminating education and awareness on the value, improvement, importance and sustainable development of green spaces and natural environment in Canada. For more information on the activities of the Foundation, please contact us at (514) 694-8871.
Within the actual context of climate changes and environmental concerns, communities involved in the Communities in Bloom program can be proud of their efforts, which provide real and meaningful environmental solutions and benefit all of society.
For futher information, please contact us at:
Email: bloom@cib-cef.com ((514) 694-8871 7(514) 694-3725