Toledoans bring home Silver

Toledoans are bringing home a Silver Certificate from the International Awards for Liveable Communities 2007 and a beautiful crystal Third Place Award for the population category of 200,001 - 725,000 population.

"We had judges tell us that our comprehensive presentation was very good," said Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner. "And our more experienced competitors applauded Toledo as doing quite well in its first appearance."

"We are very Proud Toledoans this evening," he added.

Both Malmo, Sweden, and Lyon, France, have been previous competition participants and past winners.

The Judges have allocated Grades A (highest) to E for each Community's entry. Here's Toledo's report card:
Enhancment of Landscape: B
Heritage Management: B
Environmentally Sensitive Practices: B
Community Sustainability: A
Healthy Lifestyles: B
Planning for the Future:B

The Toledo delegation will be returning to Toledo Express Airport Tuesday evening at 10:50 p.m.