PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – VICTORIA, British Columbia, October 22nd, 2022
Comune di Ingria received a rating of 5 Blooms and a special mention for Heritage Conservation during the 2022 National/International Symposium and Awards Ceremonies in Victoria, British Columbia. Comune di Ingria participated in the International Challenge Small category along with Dauphin MB Canada; Glaslough Ireland; Lewisburg WV USA; Sussex NB Canada and Velika Polona Slovenia. The community also received an Outstanding Achievement Award for the CiB International Heritage Preservation Award.
Over the summer, trained volunteer judges travelled to participating communities to evaluate the overall contributions of municipal council and departments; industry; businesses and the private sector – including volunteer efforts – regarding the following criteria: Community Appearance, Environmental Action, Heritage Conservation, Tree Management, Landscape and Plant & Floral Displays.
Following their evaluation, volunteer judges Susan Ellis and Alex Pearl wrote:
“Ingria is led by visionary men and women who are attempting to preserve the past while moving forward into the future. The outstanding architectural inventory that exists in Ingria is stunning, and a source of great pride. Ingria maintains strict architectural standards for the exteriors of the buildings, and the residences, commercial buildings, churches, and institutions collectively create a village that tourists love to visit.”
All those involved in the Communities in Bloom program can be proud of their efforts, benefitting all of society by providing real and meaningful ways to mitigate climate change
For a complete list of the results, please visit www.communitiesinbloom.ca
About Communities in Bloom
Communities in Bloom is a Canadian volunteer and partnership-driven non-profit organization that uses a multi-tiered competitive evaluation process to foster community strength, involvement and continuous improvement. This is accomplished by nurturing environmental sustainability, enhancements of green spaces, and heritage conservation, in cultural and natural environments encompassing municipal, residential, commercial, and institutional spaces. For more information about Communities in Bloom, visit www.communitiesinbloom.ca
Communities are evaluated using a “bloom” rating determined by the total score of the evaluation:
0 to 55 %=1 Bloom 56 to 63 %=2 Blooms 64 to 72 %=3 Blooms 73 to 81 %=4 Blooms 82 % and over=5 Blooms
There are four (4) levels of 5 Blooms exclusive to the National and International Edition:
5 Blooms: 82 to 83.9% Bronze: 84 to 86.9% Silver: 87 to 89.9% Gold: 90% and over
For further information, please contact:
Comune di Ingria
Councillor Federico Bianco Levrin
Email: federico.biancolevrin@comune.ingria.to.it
Website: www.comune.ingria.to.it/it-it/home
Communities in Bloom:
Sonia Parrino – Program Specialist
Tel: 514-694-8871
E-mail: bloom@cib-cef.com
Website: https://www.communitiesinbloom.ca
