LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Professional Advisors from the America in Bloom (AIB) program will visit Lewisburg, WV on July 13-14. Lewisburg is one of the many proud and passionate communities across America working on local revitalization programs. Communities that are more welcoming and vibrant have a competitive advantage in stimulating economic development and creating a thriving place for people to live, work, and play. America in Bloom communities experience better cooperation among municipal, commercial, and residential sectors because everyone works toward a common goal.
Advisors will be evaluating the community’s efforts in the areas of community vitality, floral impact, landscaped areas, urban forestry, environmental initiatives, celebrating heritage, overall impression, and community involvement.
In addition to receiving a detailed written evaluation from the Advisors citing strengths and opportunities for improvement, participants receive a special mention for what the judges deem to be an extraordinary project or program. Additional awards that can be earned include:
- Population category winner
- Outstanding achievement award – the “best of the best” over all participants in each of the evaluated criteria
- Special awards
- Community Champion
- YouTube Video
The Advisor team members are Connie Baggett and Brian Sullivan.
To date, more than 400 communities from 44 states have participated in the program and more than 22 million people have been touched by it. Awards will be announced September 24-26, 2026 at AIB’s National Symposium & Awards Celebration in Washington, DC.
