The Richmond City Council meeting on Monday, March 11 was a colourful, art-filled affair as 10 local artists saw their banner designs unveiled as the winners of the annual Street Banner contest.

The 10 banners were selected from 360 submissions and will decorate street light poles throughout Richmond this month.

“Richmond is proud to support a robust and active artistic community. This annual contest is yet another way of sharing that creativity on our streets,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “Community engagement and the arts are important to Council and this contest helps to connect residents with the many beautiful elements that make our City a go-to destination.” 

Submissions for the 2024 Street Banner Contest opened in August 2023. The judging panel, which was made up of community members, shortened the entries to 20, with the public then voting on the 10 eventual winners. Voting took place on the City’s “Let’s Talk Richmond” website with more than 6,600 votes cast over a two week voting period.

All entries reflected one of the following 10 themes: Active Living, Community, Connection, Culture and Heritage, Island City, Nature, Sustainability, The Arts, Urban Landscape and Wildlife. 

All 360 submissions are available for viewing on the City’s street banner website (richmond.ca/banners) with the 10 winning banners on display in the atrium at Richmond City Hall now through May 31.

Street banners and reusable banner bags from previous years can be purchased from the Richmond Nature Park (11851 Westminster Highway) daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm. 

The City of Richmond Street Banner Program is an initiative of Partners for Beautification, a community engagement program that encourages Richmond residents to become actively involved in creating a vibrant and beautiful community.

For more information on the Street Banner Program and to view the winning designs, visit richmond.ca/banners.