Representatives of the City of Castle Rock accept one of multiple awards garnered during an American in Bloom symposium in Philadelphia the weekend of Oct. 2. During a presentation about the symposium to the Castle Rock City Council on Oct. 13, representatives Nancy Chennault and Dave Vorse (pictured second from left and fifth from left, respectively) reflected on many of the successful beautification projects they witnessed in Philadelphia during their stay, and said they were encouraged to see Castle Rock's efforts so well received, including the 2014 John R. Holmes III Community Champion Award and an award for excellence in floral displays (pictured).