The finalists have been announced for Communities in Bloom outstanding achievement awards, and the City of North Bay is in the running in ten categories.
This after Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay (CGB) says they submitted entries in 11 categories.
Officials say the awards are an additional way to highlight key areas, organizations, and initiatives in the city.
North Bay is one of three finalists in each of the following categories:
- Youth Involvement
- Landscape
- Plant & Floral Displays
- Environmental Action
- Tree Management
- Community Appearance
- Heritage Conservation
- WinterLife
- Community of Gardeners
- Community Involvement
Last year, North Bay was named a “5 Bloom City” in the national competition and officials say the city is looking to defend the title this year.
“The Committee hosted a successful tour earlier this summer with Communities in Bloom judges, Tina Liu and Karen Stephenson, who reported on the high community involvement and volunteerism throughout the city,” states a release.
Officials say the tour highlighted many locations around North Bay, including Nipissing University & Canadore College Education Centre, Laurier Woods Conservation Area, the North Bay Museum, and more.
It was capped off with the Centennial Celebration Festival at the North Bay Waterfront, featuring live music, non-profit booths, and approximately 1,000 people in attendance.
The awards will be presented at the Communities in Bloom Symposium, taking place Oct 16-18 in Stratford.
