February 14, 2024
Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada
Communities in Bloom receives Governor General of Canada's viceregal patronage
Communities in Bloom (CiB) is pleased to have been granted viceregal patronage by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada.
Viceregal patronage is granted to associations and organizations with a national scope for their exceptional contributions to society, and whose objectives align with the role and responsibilities of the governor general. The Governor General plays a key role in promoting national identity by supporting and promoting Canadian values, diversity, inclusion, culture and knowledge.
“Viceregal Patronage of the Governor General is important not only to our organization but also to the hundreds of communities throughout Canada involved in the Communities in Bloom program,” said Susan Ellis, CiB Judge and National Chairperson. “This support and recognition emphasizes the incredible work that all volunteers are doing to help their communities be better places in which to live, work and play.”