Dear Friends,
As another productive season of planting and weeding, painting, and cleaning ends, I wish to congratulate all Islanders on their steadfast dedication to pride of place.
We recently celebrated and honoured many Islanders who allowed us access to their gardens, renovations, and tourist accommodations. Those who have told us about the pride communities have taken in their cemeteries and heritage buildings and the volunteers that carry-out the hard work.
Our yearly competitions would not take place if not for the incredible generosity of our sponsors. Our sincere gratitude to all of you.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Elaine Preston, President
PEI Rural Beautification Society
2024 Awards Ceremony
A wonderful evening of presenting prizes to the winners of each competition. Each winner will receive 2 complimentary tickets to the Annual Awards Ceremony.
Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
The Florence Simmons Performance Hall
PEI Rural Beautification Society
The Prince Edward Island Rural Beautification Society is grateful for the generosity of donors, community groups, corporate sponsors and the PEI Government for their continued support.
Rural Prince Edward Island has been noted for its natural beauty and for its lovely cared-for homes, lawns, gardens, cemeteries, and community buildings. Visitors to the Island have often wondered if there is a law that requires rural Islanders to keep their properties neat and attractive. This was not always the case. After the Second World War, many farm and community properties were in a sad state of neglect and disrepair.
In just a few years, however, a small volunteer organization started by Lt.-Col. E. W. Johnstone began transforming the look of the countryside. For over 75 years, the PEI Rural Beautification Society has encouraged countless Islanders to plant gardens and to paint, repair and improve their homes, farms & properties. The PEI Rural Beautification Society has been a leader in enhancing the rural landscape of our beloved Province. Prize money totalling more than $15,000 is awarded each year.
