America in Bloom
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America In Bloom is an American
non-profit organization
promoting nationwide beautification programs through the use of flowers, plants, trees and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements.
America in Bloom is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting nationwide beautification programs and personal and community involvement through the use of flowers, plants, trees, and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements.
America in Bloom provides educational programs, resources, and the challenge of a friendly competition between participating communities across the country.
America in Bloom is a grass-roots urban renewal program which provides a framework and is a catalyst for community organizations to work together for visible improvements. It is the only program of its kind that offers one-on-one mentoring to participating communities and provides an extensive written evaluation detailing recommended improvements and enhancements.
In addition, America in Bloom (AIB) offers, via its website, a wealth of educational resources which have been vetted by subject matter.
Now in its sixth printing, America in Bloom's Best Ideas book offers more than 2000 easy to implement projects and best practices of participating towns and cities. The book was nominated for the prestigious American Horticultural Society National Book Award.
Through its national awards and mentoring program, AIB provides a holistic framework that helps towns harness untapped energy, talent, and resources, creating synergy among all demographics to champion greening, enhance environmental awareness, promote economic development, and improve quality of life.
Participation in the AIB program brings residents from every demographic together to create meaningful, visible, constructive projects, combining efforts of residents, businesses, and local government. These groups work on common goals in eight areas: floral displays, landscaped areas, urban forestry, turf and groundcover areas, environmental awareness, tidiness, heritage preservation, and community involvement. Once towns have participated in the program, they
continue with these efforts and build on them, having been impressed by its overall impact. With coaching from the judges, attitudes often change from “we can’t” to “we can, and we’ll keep getting better.
Registration for the 2011 program closes on February 28. The 2011 national symposium and awards will be held in Washington, DC on October 6–8, 2011. Everyone is welcome to attend. Check www.americainbloom.org for details and sponsorship opportunities.
Evelyn Alemanni - ALL.EA Consulting
Jonathan Bardzik - American Nursery & Landscape Association
Dr. Jack Clasen
Doug Cole - D.S. Cole Growers
Michael Geary - OFA – an Association of Horticulture Professionals
Dr. Charlie Hall - Texas A & M University
Dr. Marvin N. Miller - Ball Horticultural Company
Delilah Onofrey - Meister Media Worldwide
Ron Pierre - Express Seed Company
Stan Pohmer - Pohmer Consulting Group
Katy Moss Warner - President Emeritus, American Horticultural Society
Laura Kunkle - Executive Director
United States
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non-profit organization
Non-profit organization
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promoting nationwide beautification programs through the use of flowers, plants, trees and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements.
America in Bloom is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting nationwide beautification programs and personal and community involvement through the use of flowers, plants, trees, and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements.
America in Bloom provides educational programs, resources, and the challenge of a friendly competition between participating communities across the country.
Information
Since its founding in 2002, America in Bloom has grown to 180 cities participating, 38 states represented, 22 million people engaged, and more than 500,000 media impressions.America in Bloom is a grass-roots urban renewal program which provides a framework and is a catalyst for community organizations to work together for visible improvements. It is the only program of its kind that offers one-on-one mentoring to participating communities and provides an extensive written evaluation detailing recommended improvements and enhancements.
In addition, America in Bloom (AIB) offers, via its website, a wealth of educational resources which have been vetted by subject matter.
Now in its sixth printing, America in Bloom's Best Ideas book offers more than 2000 easy to implement projects and best practices of participating towns and cities. The book was nominated for the prestigious American Horticultural Society National Book Award.
Through its national awards and mentoring program, AIB provides a holistic framework that helps towns harness untapped energy, talent, and resources, creating synergy among all demographics to champion greening, enhance environmental awareness, promote economic development, and improve quality of life.
Participation in the AIB program brings residents from every demographic together to create meaningful, visible, constructive projects, combining efforts of residents, businesses, and local government. These groups work on common goals in eight areas: floral displays, landscaped areas, urban forestry, turf and groundcover areas, environmental awareness, tidiness, heritage preservation, and community involvement. Once towns have participated in the program, they
continue with these efforts and build on them, having been impressed by its overall impact. With coaching from the judges, attitudes often change from “we can’t” to “we can, and we’ll keep getting better.
Registration for the 2011 program closes on February 28. The 2011 national symposium and awards will be held in Washington, DC on October 6–8, 2011. Everyone is welcome to attend. Check www.americainbloom.org for details and sponsorship opportunities.
National Award for Efforts
America in Bloom was named to the 2010 Associations Advance America Honor Roll, a national awards program sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives & The Center for Association Leadership in Washington, D.C. The prestigious awards program recognizes associations that propel America forward – with innovative projects in education, skills training, standards setting, business and social innovation, knowledge creation, citizenship, and community service.Board of Directors
America in Bloom® is governed by a Board of Directors composed of eleven volunteers:Evelyn Alemanni - ALL.EA Consulting
Jonathan Bardzik - American Nursery & Landscape Association
Dr. Jack Clasen
Doug Cole - D.S. Cole Growers
Michael Geary - OFA – an Association of Horticulture Professionals
Dr. Charlie Hall - Texas A & M University
Dr. Marvin N. Miller - Ball Horticultural Company
Delilah Onofrey - Meister Media Worldwide
Ron Pierre - Express Seed Company
Stan Pohmer - Pohmer Consulting Group
Katy Moss Warner - President Emeritus, American Horticultural Society
Laura Kunkle - Executive Director