Kingsville has been awarded the "National Winter Life Award" as part of Communities in Bloom awards.
The award recognizes winter programming including visual and public programming and holiday events.
Parks and Rec Manager Maggie Durocher says the town has only been participating in Communities in Bloom for two-years.
"I was shocked more than anything and I continue to be shocked all the way up to accepting the award on Friday night and I know many people both the committee members as well members of council have been extremely pleased by it," says Durocher.
Kingsville's Winter Fantasy of Lights Festival is now in its 24th year, the highlight of the towns winter programming.