Compiled by Molly Lucille 

As 2025 ends, we reflect on the remarkable year we’ve shared in our industry. It’s been defined by immense creativity, inspiration and dedication. To honor our shining stars, we asked YOU, our beloved readers, to identify them for the following categories: 

• Favorite Installation Designer 

• Favorite Floral Instagram 

• Favorite New Flower Variety 

• Favorite Floral Couture Designer 

• Favorite New Floral Book 

• Favorite Florists’ Review Cover 

• Favorite Florists’ Review Tutorial 

Your enthusiastic response to our annual call for Readers’ Choice Award nominations truly wowed us. At Florists’ Review, we are immensely proud of this supportive community—one that continually uplifts one another and celebrates shared triumphs and successes. As we look ahead to 2026, let’s carry this spirit forward, nurturing an industry that remains a joyful celebration of creativity and collaboration. Congratulations to all our deserving winners—let’s meet them! 

Favorite Installation Designer

1st Place: Frida Kim, Frida Kim Flowers, London, @Fridakim_london 

Shaped by her early years in the beautiful Korean countryside, London-based Frida Kim expertly blends Eastern and Western perspectives to craft sustainably focused, authentic and elegant floral installations. She expertly crafts sculptural and playful designs, with the ikebana principles of balance, harmony and the beauty of imperfection at the center of her work. In addition to designing lush installations, Kim also teaches workshops around the world, sharing her passion for finding your creative voice and the rich storytelling power of flowers. 

2nd Place: LOAM Studio, Austin, Texas, @weareloam 

3rd Place: Renko Floral, Los Angeles, @renkofloral

Favorite Floral Instagram

1st: The Flowerslinger, Fayetteville, Ark., @theflowerslinger 

The Flowerslinger is an Arkansas-based award-winning floral design studio led by husband-and-wife team Brittany and Doug Murray. Their distinctive style blurs the line between floristry, fine art and storytelling, reflecting their background in the New York City art scene. The fast-paced world of high fashion, art direction, advertising and branding help form their craft—leading them to their award winning, sculptural designs and fan-favorite status across the industry. 

2nd: Fleuropean, Dalhem, Belgium, @fleuropean 

3rd: Glenn.arvor, Hanoi, Vietnam, @glenn.arvor

Favorite New Flower Variety

1st: ‘Levante Blu’ Anemone 

Floraprima 

Cayambe, Ecuador 

The new ‘Levante’ strain from Floraprima is a striking variety of Anemone coronaria. With its soft, multilayered petals in a distinctive purple hue, ‘Levante Blu’ brings elegance and charm to any arrangement—quickly becoming a favorite among our readers, as well as floral designers worldwide. 

2nd: ‘Garden Romance’ Garden Rose 

Alexandra Farms 

Bogota, Colombia 

3rd: ‘Baltazar Candle’ Chrysanthemum 

Flores El Capiro 

Medellin, Colombia 

Favorite Floral Couture Designer

1st: Sue McLeary, Passionflower Sue, Ann Arbor, Mich., @passionflowersue 

Sue McLeary is not only a renowned educator but also an award-winning floral designer and author, known for her unique, boundary-pushing floral art. She is the founder and creative director of the widely acclaimed Passionflower Sue, through which she offers online and in-person instruction for beginning and professional floral designers, as well as destination workshops around the world. Her floral couture creations are truly trendsetting, and her mechanical creations have inspired a new wave of floral couture design.  

2nd: Julia Rose, Flowers by Julia Rose, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, @flowersbyjuliarose 

3rd: Brenda G. Wallace, Floral Atelier, Barcelona, Spain, @floralatelier.es 

Favorite New Floral Book

1st: The Flower Farmers: Inspiration & Advice from Expert Growers, by Debra Prinzing and Robin Avni 

Twenty–nine of today’s most inspiring flower farmers share stories, how-to-cultivate expertise and favorite new varieties in a gorgeously photographed guide. The Flower Farmers presents a curated group of favorite growers, from industry leaders to pioneering newcomers, sharing their specialty knowledge to help foster floral enthusiasts’ flower farming dreams. 

2nd: Sweet Pea School: Growing & Arranging the Garden’s Most Romantic Blooms, by Marryn Mathis 

3rd: Wild Weave, by Alice Fox 

Favorite Florists’ Review Cover

1st: Our April Issue 

Floral design by Brenda G. Wallace of Floral Atelier, Barcelona, Spain 

2nd: Our June Issue 

Floral design by Joey-Lynn Curry of Remington’s Flowers & Co., East Troy, Wis. 

3rd: Our October Issue 

Floral design by Gabor Nagy of Gabor Nagy Floral Design, Budapest, Hungary 

Favorite Florists’ Review Tutorial

1st: “Spectacular Spring Picnic,” presented by Rosaprima 

FR April 2025 

Ana Isabel Vivas of Aniska Creations, Miami 

In a vibrant and joyful floral design inspired by the essence of spring, this color blocked arrangement features stunning Rosaprima roses, Ranunculus and Anemone. Founded by Venezuelan mother/daughter duo Ana Isabel and Anais Vivas, Aniska Creations is a Miami based floral design project, bringing their creativity, skill and heart to weddings, events and floral workshops. Over the years, they have trained more than 500 florists worldwide, inspiring a new generation with their artistry and experience. 

2nd: “Romantic Wedding Centerpiece,” presented by Alexandra Farms 

FR September 2025 

Paulina Nieliwocki of Blue Jasmine Floral, Berkeley Heights, N.J. 

3rd: “Deconstructed Floral Tattoo” 

FR July 2025 

Bethany “Bee” Steinhauser of Bees Hause, Las Vegas 

We are currently seeking our next tutorial designers to be featured in the pages of Florists’ Review Magazine. Do you have a creative concept you’d love to share? A unique design technique? An innovative approach to floral mechanics? Or simply a stunning arrangement in mind? We invite you to pitch your ideas for a floral tutorial for a chance to be featured as a tutorial designer in our publication.

A tutorial for Florists’ Review Magazine is a step by step instructional feature, with photos and descriptions of each step of the design process. When selected, your design will be featured in the magazine, and we’ll need your step by step instructions and photos of each step, along with final product photos. Good luck, designers!

Submit your entry below to become a semi-finalist in our BEST in Blooms 2025 contest. Three semi-finalists will be chosen to compete in the design contest.

The deadline for submission is September 25th.

 If you have entered previous contests, you are welcome to submit again!!!

Finalists will be challenged to create an Celebration Life arrangement using an Oasis vase or form and amazing garden roses from Alexandra farms.

**Please note that as a semi-finalist you will receive your supplies and flowers the week of October 6th. You must be able to photograph and video your creation and/or a tutorial and return your files to us by October 15, 2025.

All semi-finalists will be featured in our Florists’ Review November Issue and across all of our social media channels.

Thank you for joining us! 🌹  

* This contest is open to designers located in the United States

This contest is Sponsored by Alexandra Farms, Oasis Floral Products and Florists’ Review

Upload your photos today for a chance to showcase your winning design work to the floral world!

You have the chance to win fabulous prizes from our sponsors—Alexandra Farms and Fitz Design, 

Contest Categories:

Submit photos of your best autumn wedding florals in any or all of these categories:

Ceremony Décor
Reception Décor
Bouquets
Wearable Flowers
Best Overall Wedding

Prizes:

Best Overall Wedding will receive a 240 stems of fabulous garden roses from Alexandra Farms

* Include photos of all parts of the event so we can get a glimpse into the whole event

Wearable Flowers (corsages, boutonnieres, hairpieces/headpieces, floral jewelry, etc.)
1st place will receive a mystery box of Fitz Product $350 value

2nd place will receive a mystery box of Fitz Product $150 value

3rd place will receive a mystery box of Fitz Product $100 value

Best Bridal Bouquet will receive a one year subscription to Florists’ Review

Best Ceremony will receive a future florist spotlight article in Florists Review

The winning designers will have their work featured in our September issue.

The winning designers will have their work featured in our September issue.

To Enter:

Upload your photos below (300dpi images or large 72dpi for magazine print). Weddings must have occurred in 2022, 2023, or 2024.

Ensure you provide all requested information and obtain permission for Florists’ Review to publish any images taken by a professional photographer.

All images and video footage must be copyright-free to be published across all Florists’ Review platforms.

Our panel of judges will select their favorite designs in each category, and we will publish these top designs in our September issue and on our website, FloristsReview.com.

Entry deadline: August 16th, 2024.

Thank you for joining us!

This contest is open to designers located in the United States.

One lucky winner will receive a $500 credit from Smithers-Oasis North America and 240 stunning garden roses from Alexandra Farms.

To participate, submit 3-4 photos of your most impressive original floral designs for a shot at becoming a semi-finalist in our BEST in Blooms 2024 contest. Three semi-finalists will be selected to advance to the design competition.

Finalists will be tasked with creating an event installation using new foam letters from Oasis combined with exquisite flowers from Alexandra Farms.

All semi-finalists will be showcased in the November issue of Florists’ Review and featured across our social media channels.

Showcase your creativity and inspire fellow florists. It’s easy to enter!

The deadline to enter is September 20th.

Important: Semi-finalists will receive their supplies and flowers during the week of September 30th. You will need to photograph and video your creation and/or provide a tutorial, and return your files by October 6, 2024.

This contest is open to designers based in the United States.

Thank you for participating! 🌹

Upload your photos today for a chance to showcase your winning design work to the floral world!

You have the chance to win fabulous prizes from our sponsors—Accent Decor, Fitz Design, SecondFlor, and True Client Pro—and have your work published in Florists’ Review Magazine.

Contest Categories:

Submit photos of your best autumn wedding florals in any or all of these categories:

Ceremony Décor
Reception Décor
Bouquets
Wearable Flowers
Best Overall Wedding

Prizes:

Best Overall Wedding will receive a $500 product credit from Accent Decor

* Include photos of all parts of the event so we can get a glimpse into the whole event

Wearable Flowers (corsages, boutonnieres, hairpieces/headpieces, floral jewelry, etc.)
1st place will receive a mystery box of Fitz Product $350 value

2nd place will receive a mystery box of Fitz Product $150 value

3rd place will receive a mystery box of Fitz Product $100 value

Best Ceremony will receive a future florist spotlight article in Florists Review

Best Bridal Bouquet will receive a one year subscription to True Client Pros florist plan

Best Reception will recieve $350 credit to SecondFlor.us

The winning designers will have their work featured in our September issue.

To Enter:

Upload your photos below (300dpi images or large 72dpi for magazine print). Weddings must have occurred in 2022, 2023, or 2024.

Ensure you provide all requested information and obtain permission for Florists’ Review to publish any images taken by a professional photographer.

All images and video footage must be copyright-free to be published across all Florists’ Review platforms.

Our panel of judges will select their favorite designs in each category, and we will publish these top designs in our September issue and on our website, FloristsReview.com.

Entry deadline: August 6th, 2024.

Thank you for joining us!

This contest is open to designers located in the United States.

Contest Sponsors:

Sponsored by Certified American Grown

Submission for Florists’ Reviews American Grown BEST IN BLOOMS Contest 2024

It’s time to celebrate American grown flowers with our annual design contest sponsored by Certified American Grown.

Enter for your chance to win a Florist Spotlight feature in Florists’ Review magazine AND win a $500 credit for beautiful American Grown Flowers provided by our sponsors.

Four semi-finalists will be chosen to compete in the finals, celebrating American Grown Flowers and Foliage.The winner and all semi-finalists will be featured in Florists’ Review July Issue and across all of our social media channels.

Please submit 3-4 photos of your original floral designs to be chosen as a semi-finalist contestant in our BEST IN BLOOMS contest, and tell us a little about yourself in the description box. Also tell us about your passion for American Grown flowers.

The deadline for submission is May 5th, 2024. If you have entered previous contests, you are welcome to submit again!!

• Each semi-finalist chosen will be delivered a selection of flowers provided by Certified American Grown partners.Finalists will be asked to create an outdoor tablescape for a summer celebration for eight using the amazing product from our American Grown sponsors. Finalist must use at least three varieties from each of the four farms as well as incorporate a garland in their tablescape design.Let’s celebrate American Grown Flowers!
• *Please note that as a semi-finalist you will receive your flowers in mid May. You must be able to photograph and video your creation and return your files to us by May 31st, 2024.*All images and video footage must be copyright-free to publish across all Florists’ Review platforms. Please provide photographt credit. 
• * This contest is open to all designers located in the United States 

Thank you for joining us! 🌹 

About Certified American Grown

Certified American Grown (CAG) is an independent national trade association; it represents a unified and diverse community of American cut flower, cut foliage and potted plant farmers from the United States. Consumers spend almost $27 billion per year on floral products. While most consumers would prefer to buy locally grown flowers and foliage, only a small percentage sold in the United States are grown here. We hope to change that by further educating consumers and policy makers on the importance of supporting home grown industry.