Thanks to this significant event, the City of Cervia has won numerous awards, including:

• Green Globe

  1999 – Received in London at the World Travel Market for environmental commitment.

• Award “La città per il verde”

  2003 – 1st Prize awarded to Cervia Municipality – Category for municipalities up to 50,000 inhabitants.

  2012 – Recognition awarded to Cervia Municipality – Category for municipalities up to 50,000 inhabitants.

  2017 – Recognition awarded to Cervia Municipality – Category for municipalities up to 50,000 inhabitants.

• Special Award “Progetti sempre verdi”

  2019 – Awarded during the 20th edition of the “Città per il Verde” Prize, Category for municipalities up to 50,000 inhabitants, for consistently and successfully organizing the event “Cervia Città Giardino” over the years.

• Silver Plaque from the President of the Italian Republic

  From 2003 to 2007 – Former President of the Republic Carlo Azeglio Ciampi awarded a silver plaque to the event “Cervia Città Giardino.”

  From 2009 to 2014 – Former President of the Republic Giorgio Napolitano awarded a silver plaque to the event “Cervia Città Giardino.”

• Medal from the President of the Italian Republic

  2015 – President Sergio Mattarella awarded Cervia the Medal as his representative prize for the 43rd edition of the floral exhibition “Cervia Città Giardino.”

  2016 – President Sergio Mattarella awarded Cervia the Medal as his representative prize for the 44th edition of the floral exhibition “Cervia Città Giardino.”

  2017 – President Sergio Mattarella awarded Cervia the Medal as his representative prize for the 45th edition of the floral exhibition “Cervia Città Giardino.”

  2018 – President Sergio Mattarella awarded Cervia the Medal as his representative prize for the 46th edition of the floral exhibition “Cervia Città Giardino.”

  2019 – President Sergio Mattarella awarded Cervia the Medal as his representative prize for the 47th edition of the floral exhibition “Cervia Città Giardino.”

  2021 – President Sergio Mattarella awarded Cervia the Medal as his representative prize for the 49th edition of the floral art exhibition “Cervia Città Giardino – Dante e i giardini dell’Eden.”

• Entente Florale Europe

  2008 – Thanks to winning the “Comuni Fioriti” competition, Cervia represented Italy in the prestigious European contest “Entente Florale Europe,” organized by the “Association Européenne du Fleurissement et du Paysage” (A.E.F.P.). It promotes green culture and environmental awareness across Europe. Cervia won the Gold Medal in Split on September 19, 2008. In 2010, Cervia had the honor of hosting the award ceremony of the “Entente Florale Europe” competition.

• International Challenge of “Communities in Bloom”

  2015 – Cervia Municipality was the winner of the “International Challenge of Communities in Bloom” (category from 20,000 to 50,000 inhabitants). On Saturday, October 3, 2015, Mayor Luca Coffari and Public Green Spaces Delegate Riccardo Todoli received the highest rating of 5 flowers, silver, and a special mention for “International Gardens” in Kamloops (British Columbia).

• “Comuni Fioriti” Contest

  2007 – Cervia won the 1st Prize in the city category with over 20,000 inhabitants in the first national competition “Comuni Fioriti,” promoted by Asproflor in partnership with Coldiretti and the Tourist District of the Lakes, dedicated to promoting floral culture among public administrations.

  From 2007 to 2017 – Cervia received the plaque with “4 flowers,” the highest recognition, allowing the city to display this “brand” at city entrances. Cervia is featured annually in the “Comuni Fioriti” guide as the only “flowered” city on the coast.

  2008 and 2009 – Cervia won the “Special Hospitality Award.”

  2013 – Awarded the “Fiore d’Oro” as the most flowered municipality in Italy with over 5,000 inhabitants.

  From 2015 to 2019 – Cervia won the “Quattro fiori Oro.”

  From 2019 to 2024 – Cervia received the Quality Mark for Living Environment of the Comuni Fioriti.

• Recognition as “Green Capital” by the weekly magazine “Oggi”

  2004 – Cervia (including the localities Milano Marittima, Pinarella, and Tagliata) was recognized for its distinct “green spirit.”

• 1st Prize “Gran Premio Montecelio”

  2007 – Cervia won the 1st Prize “Gran Premio Montecelio” for local public communication.

• Award “Un Bosco per Kyoto”

  2009 – Cervia received the international “Un Bosco per Kyoto” award, annually granted to scientific and political figures distinguished by their efforts in environmental protection and air quality improvement in their countries.

  2010 – Cervia became a full member of the “Amici di un Bosco per Kyoto” Club, receiving special recognition along with the prestigious membership certificate.

• Award “Comuni Ricicloni”

  2021 – The Italian Composting Consortium awarded Cervia for the “Sì Compost 2030” project, promoting proper organic waste collection and the enhanced use of compost as a natural fertilizer.