FLINT, MI -- Andrew Morton had a good morning Aug. 26.

A friend and colleague contacted him to let him know he'd been nominated for two awards involving his play "Bloom," which debuted at Flint Youth Theatre and is on its way to publication.

"Bloom" was nominated for the Best New Script category in Encore Michigan's Wilde Awards. The play also earned FYT Executive Artistic Director Jeremy Winchester a nomination for Best Theater for Young Audiences.

"It felt good," Morton said. "It's good for me and it's good for FYT."

"Bloom" is a play targeted at young people that explores issues surrounding urban gardening, loss and mentorship.

It's not the first time Morton has won an award for "Bloom." It also won the Write Now award in 2013, a national award.