Brampton's Awards
Brampton’s Bouquet of Prestigious Communities in Bloom Awards
2008
International Award Winner - Large population category
Special Mention - Front Garden Recognition Program
2007
Five bloom rating in International Communities in Bloom competition
Special recognition Brampton Clean City Youth Ambassadors
2006
National Award Winner 1st Recipient Best Blooming Community in Canada
Special Recognition for Cultural & Heritage Preservation
2005
Special Recognition for Environmental Practices
2004
National Capital Commission Award for “Best Floral Displays in Canada”
Special Recognition for City’s Gateway Beautification program
Front Garden Recognition Awards
In 2006, Brampton Horticultural Society judges placed more than 750 award plaques on the properties of private homes that beautified our City. Judging criteria includes curb appeal, tidiness, diversity of plants, and use of  colour, harmony, balance, and a focal point. This summer, during July and August, the Brampton Horticultural Society will once again tour the city and recognize Brampton residents for their gardening efforts. For more information, please contact Carole Spraggett at spraggett.c@rogers.com
Business Recognition Awards 
An exciting Communities in Bloom program that encourages businesses to beautify their property! The Chingucousy Garden Club members in partnership with the Brampton Board of Trade, judge properties based on tidiness, xeroscaping (water conservation), appropriate plant materials, manicured lawns, shrubs, trees, use of colour, textures, grasses, stone, water features, and general landscaping impression. The program includes three levels of competition for landscaped areas from: 10,000 to 30,000+ square feet. For more information or to learn how you can participate, please contact Joan Hutchins at jmhutchins@sympatico.ca.
YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARDS
The Clean City Youth Ambassadors received the 2007 Award of Excellence for Children and Youth from Parks and Recreation Ontario 
The Clean City Youth Ambassadors, a group of young and passionate student volunteers, are committed to keeping the City of Brampton clean and green. They pick up litter at local parks twice a week during the summer months and once a week during the fall in addition to volunteering at several special events throughout the year, helping out and leading by their example. The Clean City Youth Ambassadors are a fine example of youth involvement and spirit in making a positive difference in our local community. They have played an integral role in the city's Communities in Bloom initiative.
Brampton received a Youth Friendly Community Recognition Award from Playworks.
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