Trillium Awards

Each year, the City of St. Catharines recognizes individuals who have helped beautify our community through the Trillium Awards. Review each award category and learn how to submit a nomination. The Trillium Awards help continue the tradition of the City of St. Catharines as the Garden City of Canada.

Nominations

Nominations for the 2023 City of St. Catharines Trillium Awards closed at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023. Stay tuned on our social media for when we announce the winners.

Award categories and details

Check out the award categories and descriptions for each of the Trillium Awards. We only judge front yard gardens to protect our residents and evaluators.

Mayor's Award

The Mayor's Award goes to the best front yard garden out of the nominations that we receive.

Civic Beautification Award

We issue two Civic Beautification Awards for every ward in the City of St. Catharines. For more information view our ward map. This award goes to a property that has put in effort to create a front yard landscape that is environmentally sensitive while contributing to the beautification of Garden City.

Evaluation criteria

We'll review the following criteria during the evaluation process:

Design features, including originality and creative thought
Use of native trees and shrubs
Pollinator plants
Use of mulch or rain barrels
Implementing edible gardens into the landscape while contributing to neighbourhood curb appeal
Special features, highlights or extraordinary efforts

Green Leader Award

This award is given to an individual or community organization for making a significant contribution to greening the community and inspiring others.

Community Choice Award

If you live in St. Catharines, you can submit a photo nomination of your favourite front garden. We will choose the top photos and videos and give the community an opportunity to vote for the best garden.