Awards & Tributes
Trillium Award Volunteer Judges
2025 Program Dates
January 8 to June 11
Monthly Advisory Working Meetings
June 1
Judge’s Registration portal closes
June 19
Judge’s (In Person) Orientation
June 20
Judge’s (Virtual) Orientation 12pm – 1pm
July 1
Garden Nomination portal closes
July 2 to 4
Judge’s assignment process
July 5 to 20
White Trillium Judging
July 20
White Trillium Judges Scorecard Submission Deadline
July 21 to 25
White Judges Scorecard Evaluation Process
July 26 to August 10
White Awards Delivered
Pink Trillium Judging
August 10
Pink Trillium Judges Scorecard Submission Deadline
August 11 to 13
Pink Judges Scorecard Evaluation Process
August 16 to 24
Pink Awards Delivered, Pink Photo Consent and Photos
Red Trillium Judging
August 24
Red Trillium Judges Scorecard Submission Deadline
August 25 to 27
Red Judges Scorecard Evaluation Process
August 28
Red Winner Report emailed to Red Judges
August 29
Red Award Delivered (within 2 weeks)
August 29
Trillium Winners posted on Website
September 1
Judges Registration portal and Garden Nomination portal open
October (TBD)
Volunteer Appreciation / Trillium Celebration/ Conversation Cafe
November 12
Trillium Program Debrief, SWOT Analysis and Planning
Contact Us
Trillium Committee
Trillium Awards
Volunteer Judge Registration
We’re looking for judges! Do you:
Love to garden?
Appreciate a variety of flowers and plants?
Enjoy viewing beautiful gardens?
Register to become a Volunteer Trillium Judge!
Each year, dedicated judges play a key role in the Hamilton Trillium Awards Program by scoring properties that have been nominated for an award.
Anyone can register to be a judge. If you love to garden, appreciate a variety of flowers and plants, and enjoy viewing beautiful gardens, consider registering!
Volunteer Judge Requirements:
- An appreciation for horticulture and gardening
- Some free time during the summer months to view and judge gardens
- Ability to receive email correspondence and attend training
- Judges must register every year
Trillium Awards
Judging Information & Toolkits
Complete the Trillium Judges Registration form
Once your registration has been submitted, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions for attending training and important dates. All communication with judges is conducted via email, so be sure to regularly check your inbox.
Judging criteria video
Attend Judges Training and Meet Ward Coach
You are required to attend one of the mandatory training sessions covering an overview of the judging criteria and the use of online judging tools. Judges are encouraged to attend in-person training, as each session will include a meet-and-greet with the ward coaches responsible for supporting you throughout the judging process. Virtual training sessions will also be offered for those unable to attend in-person.
Receive Judging Assignment
You will receive a list of nominated gardens in your assigned ward to judge and score in person. Additionally, you will be provided with the name of your ward coach, whom you may contact for support during the judging process.
Complete Assignments and Submit Scores
Utilize your training to score each assigned property and submit scores online before the specified deadline. Contact your ward coach with any questions.
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