Struthers Earns America in Bloom Award for Community Involvement
STRUTHERS, Ohio – America in Bloom awarded special recognition to the city for its community involvement.
Awards were announced at the annual symposium and awards celebration in Columbus on Sept. 26-28.
Connie Baggett and Carrie Sears, America in Bloom advisers, spent two days in the summer touring the community and meeting municipal officials, residents and volunteers.
All participants were evaluated on seven criteria: community vitality, overall impression, environmental initiatives, heritage celebration, urban forestry, landscaped areas and floral impact. America in Bloom is the only national awards program that sends specially trained advisers to visit participants. In addition, each participant receives a detailed written evaluation that can be used as a guide to future improvements.
“America in Bloom is helping communities of all sizes achieve their potential,” said Laura Kunkle, America in Bloom executive director. “Every year our participants raise the bar, and the accomplishments and progress shown by this year’s group is remarkable. These are, without a doubt, some of the best places to live, work and visit. Congratulations to Struthers for the excellent work making your community more beautiful and vibrant.”
America in Bloom is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting nationwide beautification programs and personal and community involvement through the use of flowers, plants, trees and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements. America in Bloom provides educational programs, resources and the challenge of a friendly competition between participating communities across the country.
To date, more than 360 communities from 43 states have participated in the program. Registrations for the 2025 national awards program can be submitted until Feb. 28. Eligible participants include towns, cities, college and university campuses, business districts, military installations and recognized neighborhoods of large cities. More information is available HERE.
Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
