America in Bloom’s seven areas of impact can help your community become more beautiful and vibrant.
Policies, programs, and outdoor activities and facilities that lead to a vibrant community and a sense of well-being. Includes parks, playgrounds, dog parks, sports fields, water activities, trails, and other outdoor recreational opportunities.
Flowering annuals, perennials, bulbs, tropical plants, flowering topiaries, and colorful foliage and/or cut plant material for season-round interest in containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, raised planters, trellises, and in-ground beds.
Plants and related programs for the leadership, design, installation, and maintenance of landscape (shrubs, ornamental grasses, vines, evergreen topiaries), turf, and groundcovers.
Trees and related programs for the leadership, management, design, installation, and maintenance on public and private lands.
Environmental leadership, policies, plans and programs for resource conservation; pollution control; trash, recycling, and reuse; and alternative fuel vehicles.
Recognition, designation, protection, commemoration, and celebration of historical, cultural, natural, agricultural, and industrial resources.
Adequate and effective amenities are provided in good condition, and the community is welcoming and beautiful.
After evaluation, we celebrate! Every year we present a series of awards that recognizes the diverse achievements and successes of participating communities and our supporters.
Similar sized communities are grouped together. Population awards are bestowed upon only ONE entrant from each category.
The “best of the best” awards in each of the seven areas of impact (plus community involvement): community vitality, flowers, landscaped areas, urban forestry, environmental efforts, celebrating heritage, and overall impression. These awards only go to one entrant among ALL the AIB entrants across ALL categories. Entrants may nominate themselves.
The 10 surprise award categories change year to year and are kept secret until the winners are announced. Only the Advisors know the awards for each year, so it’s a surprise when the winners are announced.
This award recognizes an individual who exemplifies community leadership through actions that reflect the America in Bloom mission. Learn more.
Given to an entrant who best uses the power of YouTube to showcase the impact of participating in America in Bloom. This is a People’s Choice Award so it’s a great chance to rally your community for the voting! Learn how you could win $1,500.
Want to see videos from AIB communities? The AIB YouTube Channel has what you’re looking for.
Honors an organization whose goals and accomplishments are synergistic with those of America in Bloom. This award is not given annually. See past winners.