Winter Park named "coolest downtown" at the America in Bloom Symposium and Awards Program

The City of Winter Park racked up another award this week as the City received the "Coolest Downtown" award at the America in Bloom Symposium and Awards Program held in Holliston. Massachusetts.

The city is also a finalist for the "Outstanding Achievement Award for Environmental Efforts" by the non-profit AIB, which promotes nationwide beautification through "education and community involvement by encouraging the use of flowers, plants, trees, and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements."

The event was attended by Stephen and Kristin Pategas, who are members of
Winter Park’s Keep Winter Park Beautiful & Sustainable Advisory Board and Winter Park Blooms Committee.

Back in April, two AIB judges visited Winter Park for a two day stint as they toured around the community and met with local officials, residents, and volunteers. The two judges were researching communities in the 20,000 to 30,000 population category.

The City was evaluated on six different criteria, including: environmental efforts, heritage preservation, landscape and floral displays, overall impression, and urban forestry. Community involvement was also examined.