The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) announces the winners at the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show, “United by Flowers.” Inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, this year’s Flower Show is in full bloom through March 10, 2024, bringing together visitors from across the nation to show how gardening connects people and creates community.
The 2024 Flower Show has gathered the most cutting-edge, renowned landscape architects, garden designers, horticulturists, and florists from around the world to design dozens of breathtaking exhibits that capture the essence of this year’s theme while showcasing the latest gardening trends.
“We are thrilled to recognize the creativity and innovation shown by this year’s exhibitors at the 2024 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. We saw out-of-the-box design concepts and we’re excited to see how these innovative, trend-setting exhibits will inspire gardeners across the country,” stated PHS’s Vice President and Creative Director of the Flower Show, Seth Pearsoll.
“The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show,” “The Philadelphia Trophy,” and the “Mayor’s Trophy” are among the many coveted awards bestowed. The 2024 exhibitor lineup placed emphasis on highlighting and uplifting garden and landscape designers from a variety of professions, experiences, and specialties, giving them an opportunity to share and showcase their unique perspectives.
“The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show – Landscape” was presented to Apiary Studio, a Philadelphia-based landscape architecture, design and experimental horticultural firm. The firm’s exhibit, “Right of Way,” celebrates highway roadsides as a unifying American experience. The ditches and embankments along roadsides form a green throughway that unites remnant land across the country and is a place that can help restore habitats and add beauty.
“The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show – Floral”was presented to ARRANGE Floral & Event Design for their stunning and intricate exhibit dedicated to the beauty and cultural significance of the orchid.
The 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show is taking place through March 10th. Visit phsonline.org/the-flower-show for additional information on the show’s dates and times, as well as details on the complete list of exhibitors, the marketplace, and ancillary experiences and events.
Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.phsonline.org.
Full list of 2024 Flower Show award winners:
LANDSCAPE DESIGN WINNERS
| The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup Best in Show | APIARY STUDIO |
| The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Silver Trophy Landscape exhibit receiving the second-highest number of points. | MARK COOK LANDSCAPE & CONTRACTING |
| The Governor’s Trophy For most innovative or unique design | KELLY D. NORRIS |
| The Philadelphia Trophy For best use of color | IRWIN LANDSCAPING & PRAIRIE WIND |
| The PHS Council Trophy Most accomplished display of forced plants | KELLY D. NORRIS |
| Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association Trophy Showing the most effective use of plants and best use of design in the Landscape category | IRWIN LANDSCAPING & PRAIRIE WIND |
| Men’s Garden Club of Delaware Valley Award To a garden containing plants suited to the Delaware Valley, in a setting that can primarily be maintained by one person | SUSAN COHAN GARDENS |
| The American Horticultural Society Environmental Award For an exhibit of horticultural excellence that best demonstrates the bond between horticulture and the environment and inspires the viewer to beautify home and community through skillful design and appropriate plant material | KELLY D. NORRIS |
| The Kate and Robert Bartlett, Jr. Award Best Use of Trees | IRWIN LANDSCAPING & PRAIRIE WIND |
| PHS Gardening for the Greater Good Award For the exhibit that best exemplifies PHS’s mission to activate horticulture and gardening as a force for the “greater good” by advancing the health and well-being of people and their environments | KELLY D. NORRIS |
| PHS Gold Medal Award For the best use of PHS Gold Medal Plants in a major exhibit | MARK COOK LANDSCAPE & CONTRACTING |
| Anne Vallery Award Awarded to an exhibit that uses its intent to take a strong stance on a humanitarian or environmental issue | APIARY STUDIO |
| Special Achievement Awards of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania – Creativity Awarded to exhibits of unusual excellence | CREATIVITY under 1,000 sq ft- ARRANGE FLORAL & EVENT DESIGN CREATIVITY over 1,000 sq ft- ROBERTSON’S FLOWERS EVENTS & DESIGN |
| Special Achievement Awards of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania – Conservation Awarded to exhibits of unusual excellence | CONSERVATION under 1,000 sq ft- TEMPLE UNIVERSITY CONSERVATION over 1,000 sq ft- MARK COOK LANDSCAPE & CONTRACTING |
FLORAL DESIGN WINNERS
| The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup Best in Show | ARRANGE FLORAL & EVENT DESIGN |
| The Philadelphia Flower Show Silver Trophy Floral exhibit receiving the second-highest number of points | JENNIFER DESIGNS |
| Special Achievement Awards of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania – Horticulture Awarded to exhibits of unusual excellence | HORTICULTURE under 1,000 sq ft- DELAWARE VALLEY UNIVERSITY HORTICULTURE over 1,000 sq ft- THE MEN’S GARDEN CLUB & PHILADELPHIA |
| The Mayor’s Trophy For the Floral exhibit that demonstrates the most innovative or unique design or use of floral, plants or products | ARRANGE FLORAL & EVENT DESIGN |
| American Orchid Society Award | WALDOR ORCHIDS |
| American Orchid Society Show Trophy For the most meritorious orchid exhibit | ARRANGE FLORAL & EVENTS DESIGN |
| The Emile H. Geschick Memorial Award For a distinctive orchid display | ARRANGE FLORAL & EVENTS DESIGN |
| Society of American Florists Flower Show Award For artistic presentation of flowers and plants for public enjoyment | JENNIFER DESIGNS |
| The Phyllis M. Craig Award For the Floral major exhibit demonstrating the best use of color in flowering and/or foliage plants | ROBERTSON’S FLOWERS & EVENTS |
| PHS Gardening for the Greater Good Award For the exhibit that best exemplifies PHS’s mission to activate horticulture and gardening as a force for the “greater good” by advancing the health and well-being of people and their environments | JENNIFER DESIGNS |
EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT WINNERS
| The Alfred M. Campbell Memorial Trophy For the Educational major exhibit that demonstrates the most successful use of a variety of plants in a unique fashion | TEMPLE UNIVERSITY |
| Chicago Horticultural Society Flower Show Medal To an educational exhibit showing outstanding horticultural skill and knowledge in a nationally recognized flower show | MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
| PHS Sustainability Award For the educational exhibit demonstrating the best use of sustainable gardening practices to the public | DELAWARE VALLEY UNIVERSITY |
| Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association Trophy Showing the most effective use of plants and best use of design in the Landscape category | TEMPLE UNIVERSITY |
| The Bulkeley Medal of The Garden Club of America The exhibit of exceptional educational merit increases the knowledge and awareness of the viewing public. The exhibit best combines an important message with the ability to convey it to the public. | TEMPLE UNIVERSITY |
| PHS Gardening for the Greater Good For the exhibit that best exemplifies PHS’s mission to activate horticulture and gardening as a force for the “greater good” by advancing the health and well-being of people and their environments | TEMPLE UNIVERSITY |
| Special Achievement Awards of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania – Education Awarded to exhibits of unusual excellence | EDUCATION under 1,000 sq ft- MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION over 1,000 sq ft- JENNIFER DESIGNS |
PHS MEDAL WINNERS
PHS awards medals for all 3 categories of exhibitors based on different criteria to celebrate creativity and exceptional execution. Exhibits are scored and awards are given based on design, horticultural excellence, construction and craftsmanship, and educational value (for educational exhibits).
GOLD MEDAL
APIARY STUDIO
KELLY D. NORRIS, LLC
ARRANGE Floral & Event Design
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SILVER MEDAL
MARK COOK LANDSCAPE AND CONTRACTING LLC
IRWIN LANDSCAPING WITH PRAIRIE WIND
WALDOR ORCHIDS
SUSAN COHAN GARDENS
JENNIFER DESIGNS
ROBERTSON’S FLOWERS AND EVENTS
DELAWARE VALLEY UNIVERSITY
BRONZE MEDAL
THE MEN’S GARDEN CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA
LAUREL-BROOK GARDENS
PETIT JARDIN EN VILLE
TISSAROSE FLORAL
American Institute of Floral Design (AIFD)
BLACK GIRL FLORISTS
EMY CUSTOM FLOWERS LLC
LAKESIDE SCHOOL GREENHOUSE
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
W.B. SAUL HIGH SCHOOL
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