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.
