Award Winners for 2022 Philadelphia Flower Show “In Full Bloom”
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‘Best in Show’ Award, The Governor’s Trophy, and The Philadelphia Trophy are Among Over 30 Prestigious Awards Presented for Horticultural Excellence
June 14, 2022 - PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society shares the list of award winners at the 2022 Philadelphia Flower Show, “In Full Bloom.” Categories this year included the coveted ‘Best in Show’ award, The Governor’s Trophy, and The Philadelphia Trophy, among over 30 others presented for horticultural excellence and mastery of this year’s theme.
This year’s Flower Show featured a roster of 40 of the world’s best landscape architects and garden designers and placed special emphasis on diversity. Exhibitors varied in their interpretations of the theme, professional experience and background, gender, personal identities, and more.
The sought-after “PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup - Best in Show” award was presented to Mark Cook Landscape & Contracting LLC for its excellent representation of theme and garden design. Mark Cook, the owner of Mark Cook Landscape & Contracting, is known for his innovative designs which have won him various awards in each Philadelphia Flower Show over the last 11 years, including Best in Show in 2020 and 2017, and the Silver Trophy in 2014, 2018 and 2019.
The Silver Trophy was awarded to Susan Cohan Gardens, who created a peaceful and beautiful space meant to encourage visitors to reflect and dream, inspired by Virginia Woolf’s essay, “A Room of One’s Own.”
The Governor’s Trophy was awarded to Refugia Design, who designed its exhibit to be alive with sights, sounds, and smells and featured native plants, sustainable materials, and innovative soundscapes.
The Philadelphia Trophy was awarded to Auburn University Landscape Architecture Program with “Conquer the Soil,” whose striking exhibit made use of color, depth, and perspective.
The 2022 Flower Show is the second time the Show has been held outdoors in its almost 200-year history. Held at South Philadelphia’s FDR Park, “In Full Bloom” connotes good health, positive well-being, and a passion for life, and encourages all to recognize the restorative power of nature and plants, as well as the importance of mental and emotional health that contribute to a person being “In Full Bloom.”
The 2022 Philadelphia Flower Show is running from June 11-19. To explore these stunning, award-winning exhibits in person, and experience all there is to see and do at the Flower Show, purchase your tickets today at the link below.
For a full list of Flower Show award winners, please see the listing below.
2022 Flower Show Award Winners
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The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup - Best in Show (Landscape) |
Mark Cook Landscape & Contracting LLC |
The Philadelphia Flower Show Silver Trophy (Landscape) |
Susan Cohan Gardens |
The Mayor's Trophy - Innovative and unique design (Floral) |
Schaffer Designs |
The Governor's Trophy - Innovative/visually stimulating/unique design (Landscape) |
Refugia Design |
The Philadelphia Trophy - Best use of color with flowering plants (Landscape) |
Auburn University Landscape Architecture Program with Conquer the Soil |
The PHS Council Trophy - Most accomplished display of unique and diverse plants (Floral) |
Arrange, Floral and Event Design |
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 Horticulture Program |
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Assoc Trophy (Educational) |
CBEST: Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stewardship, Villanova University |
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Assoc Trophy (Landscape) |
Susan Cohan Gardens |
Massachusetts Horticultural Society Gold Medal (Educational) |
CBEST: Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stewardship, Villanova University |
The American Horticultural Society Environmental Award |
Ann-Marie Powell Gardens |
The Bulkley Medal of The Garden Club of America |
Auburn University Landscape Architecture Program with Conquer the Soil |
Special Achievement Award - Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania (Conservation: 1,000 sq ft & over) |
Ann-Marie Powell Gardens |
Special Achievement Award - Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania (Conservation: under 1,000 sq ft) |
Apiary Studio |
Special Achievement Award - Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania (Creativity: 1,000 sq ft & over) |
Refugia Design |
Special Achievement Award - Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania (Creativity: under 1,000 sq ft) |
Schaffer Designs |
Special Achievement Award - Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania (Education: 1,000 sq ft & over) |
Martha Schwartz Partners |
Special Achievement Award - Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania (Education: under 1,000 sq ft) |
Auburn University Landscape Architecture Program with Conquer the Soil |
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Special Achievement Award - Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania (Horticulture: 1,000 sq ft & over) |
Irwin Landscaping |
Special Achievement Award - Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania (Horticulture: under 1,000 sq ft) |
Laurel-Brook Gardens |
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Society of American Florists Flower Show Award - For artistic presentation of flowers and plants for public enjoyment in the Floral category |
Jennifer Designs |
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The Phyllis M. Craig Award - Best use of color, Floral |
Schaffer Designs |
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The Herb Society of America Award |
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The PHS Gold Medal Award - Best use of PHS Gold Medal Plants |
Mark Cook Landscape & Contracting LLC |
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PHS Sustainability Award - For the Educational major exhibit demonstrating the best use of sustainable gardening practices to the public. |
Delaware Valley University, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Science |
The Kate and Robert Bartlett, Jr. Award - Best Use of Trees (Landscape) |
Irwin Landscaping |
PHS Gardening for the Greater Good (Educational) |
CBEST: Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stewardship, Villanova University |
PHS Gardening for the Greater Good (Floral) |
Schaffer Designs |
PHS Gardening for the Greater Good (Landscape) |
Ann-Marie Powell Gardens |
The Garden Club of America Certificate of Excellence in Photography |
Janet Geissler |
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PHS Gold Medal (Floral) |
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PHS Gold Medal (Landscape) |
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PHS Silver Medal (Educational) |
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PHS Silver Medal (Floral) |
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PHS Silver Medal (Landscape) |
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PHS Bronze Medal (Educational) |
University of Delaware |
PHS Bronze Medal (Floral) |
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PHS Bronze Medal (Landscape) |
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