Comune di Spello is participating in the 25th Edition of CiB in the International Challenge Small category, along with Stettler AB Canada and Zreče Slovenia.
The communities will be rated from 1 to 5 Blooms, based on the scoring obtained. Also, they will aim to obtain Bronze, Silver or Gold levels in their 5-Bloom rating.
The CiB judges, Lorna McIlroy from Grande Prairie, Alberta Canada & Andrea Bocsi from Dunaújváros, Fejér, Hungary will be evaluating Spello on June 13-14-15. The town would like to remind all businesses and residents to tidy up their property before the judges arrive.
The National and International results will be announced in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia from September 25th to 28th, during the Symposium and Awards Ceremonies with the theme of “Bloom by the Sea” Celebrating Excellence.
Communities in Bloom 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 enhancement of green spaces in communities.
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.
Within the context of climate change and environmental concerns, all those 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.