Welcome Spring!
We celebrate and honour those who have 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 competition 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
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. Prize money totalling more than $20,000 is awarded each year. The PEI Rural Beautification Society has been a leader in enhancing the rural landscape of our beloved Province.
Awards and Prizes will be presented at the Annual Award Ceremony held at the
Florence Simmons Performance Hall on October 27,2026.
2026 Awards Ceremony
PEIRBS will host a wonderful evening of presentations to the winners of each competition.
Each winner will receive 2 complimentary tickets to the Annual Awards Ceremony.
Tuesday, October 27th, 2026
The Florence Simmons Performance Hall
