STRUTHERS, Ohio – The city received special recognition for its environmental initiatives from America in Bloom, which promotes and builds vibrant and sustainable communities through volunteerism and education.
Top honors for the 2025 America in Bloom program were announced at its annual symposium and awards celebration Sept. 25-27 in Rochester, Mich.
All participants in the program were evaluated on seven criteria: community vitality, overall impression, environmental initiatives, heritage celebration, urban forestry, landscaped areas and floral impact.
Sharon Hadden, an AIB advisor, spent two days in the summer touring Struthers and meeting municipal officials, residents and volunteers.
“America in Bloom is helping communities of all sizes achieve their potential. Every year our participants raise the bar, and the accomplishments and progress shown by this year’s group is remarkable,” said Laura Kunkle, America in Bloom executive director. “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.”
To date, more than 370 communities from 44 states have participated in the program. Eligible participants include towns, cities, college and university campuses, business districts, military installations and recognized neighborhoods of large cities.
Registration for the 2026 national America in Bloom program is open until Feb. 28, 2026. For more information and to register, click HERE.