Since 1995, communities have recognized numerous benefits from participating in the program:

• Increased civic pride and community involvement
• Participation from all ages and walks of life
• Citizens, groups, organizations, business and municipal
• government all mobilized and working together
• Year-round projects and continuous improvement for the entire community
• Information and cultural exchange within the community and with neighbouring, national and international communities
• Valuable information and feedback from the judges
• Decreased vandalism
• Economic development and increased property values
• Marketing and promotional opportunities
• Positive benefits for the tourism, hospitality and retail industries
• Improved quality of life

"In a newly amalgamated municipality, CIB has brought people from opposite ends of this huge geographic area to work together toward a common goal... community involvement is phenomenal. It is often a combination from horticultural societies, BIA's Chambers (of commerce), service groups and just concerned citizens."
Monica Moore - Chatham Kent, Ontario

"One major change participation has made in our community was the attitude of our citizens. It went from discouraged, disgruntled and defeatist to happy, proud and inspired! The Town is a renewed, revitalized community that takes pride in their appearance...99% of our population wanted to become involved in CIB projects, if not in physical work, then in financial support."

"Continuous improvements to the entire community as a whole, increasing economic development and tourism which has had a positive impact on our hospitality and retail industries ... environmental awareness and the preservation of heritage and culture."

"Like many other small communities, Hampton depends heavily on its volunteers to get the job done. There is a real sense of accomplishment generated in the community, a 'yes we can' attitude

"The networking opportunities that CIB provides through its website, national sponsors, info packages, judges visits along with the awards ceremonies."