2011 Video Contest
The 2011 YouTube video contest was open to all current and past America in Bloom participants. Judging for the  contest will began in September, 2011 and the winner was announced at the 2011 Symposium.

Video Guidelines

• Anyone can be in the video
• Video length is limited to three minutes max.
• The production quality of the video will be considered
• The videos must be placed on YouTube when completed.
• Let us know (email aib@ofa.org) when the video is posted and provide the link.
• Deadline for entries was August 31, 2011

What it's All About

• The video can be composed of any one or combination of the list below
• Benefits of AIB involvement
• Before and after photos/videos
• Perceived economic benefits of AIB to the community
• Elements that can be used for grants, promotion, or marketing

Scoring

The goal is to earn 100 points

Effectiveness of summarizing the benefits of AIB		40
Effectiveness in achieving the goal(s) of the video		30
Use of the video in promoting the community		10
Number of views		10
Video quality		10

2011 Winner Contest and Entries
Some of America’s finest cities jumped at the chance to show off what participating in America in Bloom has done for them. View the finalists below