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2008 AIB Population Category Award Winners
30 communities from all regions of the country participated in the seventh edition of America in Bloom.
America in Bloom’s 2008 population category winners are:
• 5,000 or less – Greendale, Indiana
• 5,001-10,000 – North Manchester, Indiana
• 10,001-15,000 – Greendale, Wisconsin
• 15,001-25,000 – Stuart, Florida
• 25,001-50,000 – West Lafayette, Indiana
• 50,001-100,000 – Fayetteville, Arkansas
• 100,001 or more – Toledo, Ohio
5,000 or less – Greendale, Indiana press release
 Greendale’s heritage preservation efforts are recognized. The city has preserved the old firehouse and turned it into a state of the art police station. Both the police station and new firehouse have preserved many old photos that have been enlarged and placed on walls for public display. Under municipal leadership the community is working together to save the old, historic fort on the Glenn property rather than allowing it to fall victim to a housing development. The proposed state park would preserve the history and provide educational, recreational and economic opportunities for the area. Preserving the top of this bluff is a sound decision for the environment since it is so close to several rivers.
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2008 AIB Criteria Award Winners Announced
Eight special awards were presented to communities which received high marks out of all contestants in all population categories.
Ball Horticultural Company Floral Displays Award
Ironton, Ohio
 Sometimes we need to make some dramatic changes to revitalize our communities and capture the attention of others. One day the wonderful old historic community of Ironton, after several decades of decline, said to itself, "It’s time to bloom again." And blooming beautiful it is! The Ironton In Bloom committee, in harmony with the municipal leadership, civic minded organizations, businesses, and individuals, have revitalized the spirits and interest of everyone who lives or visits the community with a bold splash of living color. Ironton's spectacular floral displays make you smile and feel beautiful.
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2008 Annual Report Released
Helping Keep American Cities Vibrant
 America in Bloom® believes that connecting people to plants at a fundamental grassroots level is an important contributor to everyone’s quality of life. Studies show that connecting with plants has far-reaching effects and is important for good mental, physical, and emotional health. Many studies have shown that ornamental horticulture can provide multiple benefits in terms of the economy, environment, and human lifestyles.*
Read the full annual report.
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Watch America in Bloom In Action
 Enjoy these photos taken by America In Bloom participants over the past few months. All of AIB's eight categories are represented and the images show the kinds of activities municipalities are doing, and the results they have achieved. Now imagine your community in America In Bloom.
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WELCOME to America in Bloom
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Photo: Eureka Springs, Arkansas
CHAMPION Your Community
Look around your hometown. If you are proud of where you live, celebrate and share its beauty with others through America In Bloom®.
Want to improve it? Discover how the America in Bloom program helps you plant pride through community involvement and beautification.
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New America in Bloom Video Now Available
Over one year in the making, the beautiful new America in Bloom promotional video is now available.
Please contact Laura at the AIB office, aib@ofa.org, for shipping information.
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AIB Fun Events at the OFA Short Course
Thank you for purchasing raffle ticket(s) and/or participating in the Dramm 5k Relay, DS Cole Hockey Game, and Deglas Chuck-A-Puck.
These events helped to raise over $40,000 for America in Bloom!
2008 Raffle Winners
$5,000 Lisa Graf, Graf Growers (donated $1,000 back to AIB)
$1,000 Virginia Walter, CalPoly
$500 Dan Davids
2008 Dramm 5k Relay for Floriculture Winners
Svesson Energy Conservation - Finish Time 22:18
TrueLeaf Technologies - Finish Time 22:40
Wadsworth Control - Finish Time 24:53
2008 D.S. Cole Hockey in Columbus
Over 30 hockey players of all skill levels turned out for the 8th Annual D.S. Cole Hockey in Columbus game, raising over $11,000!
Thank you to all event participants and sponsors!
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