Please note nominations are now closed for the 2020 Trillium Awards. Thank you to all who submitted nominations. Stay tuned for updates. Judging will take place between July 6 and 10, followed by announcements of the winners.
The St. Catharines Trillium Awards honour residents and organizations committed to making our neighbourhoods more environmentally-friendly, sustainable and beautiful with creative landscaping. All properties in St. Catharines are eligible to participate.
2020 Categories
Mayor's Award - Best overall
The Mayor's Award will go to the best front yard garden out of all the nominations that come in (no separate submission needed).
Civic Beautification
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Please note nominations are now closed for the 2020 Trillium Awards. Thank you to all who submitted nominations. Stay tuned for updates. Judging will take place between July 6 and 10, followed by announcements of the winners.
The St. Catharines Trillium Awards honour residents and organizations committed to making our neighbourhoods more environmentally-friendly, sustainable and beautiful with creative landscaping. All properties in St. Catharines are eligible to participate.
2020 Categories
Mayor's Award - Best overall
The Mayor's Award will go to the best front yard garden out of all the nominations that come in (no separate submission needed).
Civic Beautification - 2 awards per ward
Two awards will be given per ward for properties that have given outstanding contributions, special thought and effort towards a front yard landscape that is environmentally sensitive and contributes to the beautification of our Garden City.
Considerations:
- Design features, including originality and creative thought
- Use of native trees and shrubs
- Pollinator plants
- Use of mulch or rain barrel
- Implementing edible gardens into the landscape while still contributing to neighbourhood curb appeal
- Special features, highlights, or extraordinary efforts
To see the St. Catharines councillors and ward map click here.
Green Leader
This award is given to an individual or community organizations for a significant contribution to greening the community and inspiring others to do so as well.
Community's Choice Award
NEW! Residents are asked to submit photos or videos as nominations of their top or favourite front yard garden. Top photos/videos will be chosen and released on here and our social media platforms for the community to vote for their favourite. The winning garden will be the photo/video with the most votes.
Notice: Front yard gardens will only be judged to protect our evaluators and residents and help slow the spread of COVID-19. Learn more about City COVID-19 information at stcatharines.ca/COVID19.
