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.
Overall rules for video:
- Video is due August 15.
- 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 [email protected]. Please submit the following information by August 15:
- 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 2026 YouTube video award will be presented on September 26, 2026 during the annual Symposium & Awards Celebration in Washington, DC.













