Winners Announced Today for 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show “United by Flowers”

 
 

While I could argue that everyone is a winner of the The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show “United by Flowers” because, in the end, we are all champions who benefit from engaging with the beauty of the horticultural presentations and exhibits; the PHS today announced the formal winners as judged by their expert teams.

Here’s the list of the winners who showcased their unique perspectives and will set the style for garden and floral design this year. And if you plan to visit, you can use the list as your special passport:

 
 

The PHS news: “The 2024 Flower Show 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 – Landscape” was presented to Apiary Studio, a Philadelphia-based landscape architecture, design and experimental horticultural firm. 

 
 

Photo: Morgan Horell

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. 

Photo: Morgan Horell

“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.  

Our friend, Kelly D. Norris was awarded a clutch of trophies! 

The PHS Gold Medal Award for the best use of PHS Gold Medal Plants in a major exhibit; the Philadelphia Trophy for best use of color; AND the most effective use of plants and best use of design in the Landscape category; AND the The Kate and Robert Bartlett, Jr. Award for Best Use of Trees.  

Well-deserved recognition ~ and a super way to celebrate Kelly’s birthday! 

 
 

Look at all those gleaming trophies!

The 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show runs 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 all the many experiences and events.  

Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.phsonline.org 

For a full list of 2024 Flower Show award winners, please see the PHS website.  Here is the topline winners:  

2024 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 

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  

WALDOR ORCHIDS   

American Orchid Society Show Trophy 

For the most meritorious orchid exhibit 

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 

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 

 

ABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW 

The award-winning PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation's largest, and the world’s longest-running horticultural event and features stunning displays by some of the world’s premier floral and landscape designers. Started in 1829 by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the Show introduces diverse and sustainable plant varieties and garden and design concepts. In addition to acres of garden displays, the Flower Show hosts world-renowned competitions in horticulture and artistic floral arranging, gardening presentations and demonstrations, and special events.  

ABOUT PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), an internationally recognized nonprofit organization founded in 1827, uses horticulture to advance the health and well-being of the Greater Philadelphia region. PHS programs create healthier living environments, increase access to fresh food, expand access to jobs and economic opportunity, and strengthen deeper social connections between people. PHS’s work spans 250 neighborhoods; an expansive network of public gardens and landscapes; year-round learning experiences; and the nation’s signature gardening event, the Philadelphia Flower Show. PHS provides everyone with opportunities to garden for the greater good as a participant, member, donor, or volunteer.

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