We have identified ten words and phrases to describe "Richmond" for the 2024 - 2025 Banner Contest: 

• Diversity

• Community

• Sports & Recreation

• Wildlife

• Island City

• Nature

• Play

• Arts, Culture & Heritage 

• Urban Landscape

• Sustainability 

Along with each of the above words and phrases, we have provided some keywords and images below to help get you started. These additional keywords and inspirational images are meant to kick-start your creativity and we encourage all participants to put their unique spin on this year’s themes.

Sports and recreation

• cycling, racquet sports, swimming and leisure activities

wildlife

• urban wildlife including birds, bats, squirrels, snow geese and rabbits

Island City

• beaches, shorelines, the "edges" and the working river

nature

• insects, flowers, wildlife, parks, trails and gardens

PLay

• playgrounds, children and youth, all ages, creativity and joy

Arts, culture and heritage

• engaging in and recognizing the arts, our cultural and regional heritage

urban landscape

• City Centre, great places and spaces, modern architecture, abstract details

sustainability

• urban agriculture, climate action and environmental awareness