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 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.
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 criteriaWe'll review the following criteria during the evaluation process:
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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. |