October 30, 2024 - The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) is pleased to announce the winners of Saskatchewan’s Communities in Bloom program in 2024 and recognize all 37 of the provincial participants after a successful year. Participants enhanced their communities and were evaluated by the following criteria: Community Appearance, Environmental Action, Heritage Conservation, Tree Management, Landscape and Plant & Floral Displays. Participants are recognized with a Bloom Rating and through the program’s evaluation, Special Recognition Awards and a Photo Contest.
Communities in Bloom Provincial Competition Winners
Four Provincial Winners excelled in all six criteria:
Population Category 501 – 1,000 Population Category 1,001 – 2,000
Eston, SK Langham, SK
4 Blooms 3 Blooms
Special Mention for Environmental Action: Special Mention for Well-Cared for Community
Water Conservation in the Ball Diamonds Project Garden and Dedicated Volunteers
Population Category 2,001 – 3,000 Population Category 3001-4999
Moosomin, SK Nipawin, SK
5 Blooms 4 Blooms
Special Mention for Commitment to Cultural Special Mention for Leadership & Integrity of the
Heritage Preservation Entire Leisure Services Team
Special Recognition Award Winners
Six communities and one group are recognized with the Special Recognition Awards:
“Take a Shot!” Photo Contest Winners:
Three individuals are recognized for their submissions to the photo contest:
We also acknowledge Kinistino, Melfort, Wascana Centre, and Government House, who represented Saskatchewan in the 2024 National Communities in Bloom Edition. Their achievements were recognized at the 2024 Communities in Bloom National Symposium featuring the National and International Awards Ceremonies on October 20 in Charlottetown, PEI.
A full summary of the 2024 Provincial Winners and Participants with Bloom Ratings, Special Recognition Award Winners, and Photo Contest Winners is attached here.
Results of the national and international program can also be viewed here: www.communitiesinbloom.ca/2024-cib-awards-results
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Media Contact
Andrew Exelby
Parks and Open Spaces Consultant
306-780-9262
aexelby@spra.sk.ca