YouTube Video Award

NEW FOR 2025! TWO different video contests. Read below for information on both.

YouTube video Award – Showcase Your Community’s Participation in America in Bloom 
A committee will select the winner, who will receive $1,500.

To be eligible for the $1,500 prize:            

Required content:             

  • Mayor or government leader included with speaking role. 
  • Video must contain at least one statement that shares “The #1 reason why other communities should get involved in America in Bloom.” 

Suggested additional content for videos:  

  • How America in Bloom encourages community involvement and volunteerism.  
  • Additional benefits of AIB involvement to the community.
  • What makes your community uniquely “You.”
  • Perceived economic benefits of the community’s “In Bloom” efforts. 

 

Growing the Future Video Award: Celebrating Youth in Community Transformation
This award honors the community that creates the most compelling and inspiring video showcasing youth involvement in transforming their community. From revitalizing public spaces and leading environmental initiatives to enhancing local culture through public art and sustainability projects, this award recognizes the power of young people in shaping a brighter, more vibrant future.

Requirement: This must be a youth-produced video. Video should be created and submitted by the local youth taking part in community transformation.

Videos will be judged on:

  • Youth Engagement – Demonstrates meaningful participation of young people in community transformation.
  • Storytelling & Creativity – Captures the passion, innovation, and impact of youth-led efforts in an engaging way.
  • Community Impact – Showcases how youth-driven projects create lasting, positive change.
  • Collaboration & Leadership – Highlights teamwork between youth, local organizations, and community members.

 

Overall rules for ALL videos:        

  • Video is due August 25.  
  • Video must be posted to YouTube.  
  • Video must be no more than 3 minutes.  
  • Only videos from current or previous AIB communities are eligible.

To submit your video, send an e-mail to America in Bloom at aib@americainbloom.org. Please submit the following information by August 25:

  • Web link to your YouTube video
  • Contact person’s name
  • Contact person’s community and state
  • Contact person’s e-mail
  • Contact person’s phone number

Finalists will be featured and the winner announced during the AIB Symposium and Awards Celebration. You do not have to be present to win.

Thank you to Neal Mast Greenhouses for sponsoring the awards.

The 2025 YouTube video awards will be presented on September 27, 2025 during the annual Symposium & Awards Celebration in Rochester, Michigan.

 

 

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