An international panel of judges is selected to choose the winners based on criteria within their own environment and will choose winners in various categories based on population. Five awards are given in Best Enhancement of Landscape, Best Heritage Management, Best Environmentally Sensitive Practices, Best Community Involvement, and Best Planning for the Future. The unique part of having the competition in Washington, DC, is that judging is open to those interested in numerous environmental management practices. The intent of Nations in Bloom is to raise awareness of the importance of local environmental management and the pride it brings to communities on a global level. Seven new warm-up games have been added.
New players are always welcome to enjoy a fun and social evening.
Bonanza Bingo and Las Vegas, Instants, and Progressive games are also available. Three door prizes are drawn at the intermission. All games have video verification and separate smoking and nonsmoking rooms in the Thaddeus and Blue Rooms. A delicious sandwich menu is available, serving hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ, pizza, home-baked deserts, snacks, candy, and soda. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are complimentary.