The Communities in Bloom Committee has announced the winners for this year’s Green Thumb Awards. The winners were honoured during an award reception on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The awards recognize local individuals, businesses and communities that help beautify our city through their gardening and stewardship efforts.
Congratulations to all of the winners:
Gardener of the Year
Don Burnett
Best Large Heritage House Garden
Christine and Allan Surtees
Best Large Garden
Lorraine Hodges and Murray Sandulac
Best Medium Garden
Ribbit Farms, Chef Rod Butters
Best Small Garden
Jayne and Hugo Koller
Best Xeriscape Garden
Kathy and Rick Shave
Best Community Project
Growing Chefs – Chefs for Children’s Urban Agriculture
Schools involved: A.S. Matheson Elementary School and Glenmore Elementary School
Best Golf Club Landscaping
Sunset Golf and Country Club
Best Winery Landscaping
Summerhill Pyramid Winery
Best Seniors Residence Landscaping
Brandt’s Creek Mews
Best Multi-Unit Landscaping
Meadowbrook Estate
Best Large Commercial Landscaping
Landmark 6
Best Small Commercial Landscaping
The Train Station Pub
Best Gated Community Landscaping
Sandpointe
Best Restaurant Patio Landscaping
Earls Kitchen and Bar
Best Heritage Preservation Project and Landscaping
Central Okanagan Heritage Society for Benvoulin Church and Guisachan Heritage Park
Best Urban Forestry Project
Victor Projects Ltd. – Baron Rd.
Best Block
Tulameen Road – Kettle Valley
For the more information about the Communities in Bloom Committee, visit kelowna.ca/parks