PHS Shares 2024 Flower Show Winners

March 4, 2024 – PHILADELPHIA, PA – 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 from March 2 - 10. Visit  below for additional information and to purchase tickets to the 2024 Flower Show. 

2024 Award Winners 

LANDSCAPE DESIGN WINNERS 

1. The Philadelphia Flower Show Cup, Best in Show : Apiary Studio

2. The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Silver Trophy: Mark Cook Landscape and Contracting
Landscape exhibit receiving the second-highest number of points. 

3. The Governor's Trophy: Kelly D. Norris
For most innovative or unique design.   

4. The Philadelphia Trophy: Irwin Landscape and Prairie Wind
For best use of color. 

5. The PHS Council Trophy : Kelly D. Norris
Most accomplished display of forced plants.

6. Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association Trophy: Irwin Landscape and Prairie Wind
Showing the most effective use of plants and best use of design in the Landscape category.

7. Men’s Garden Club of Delaware Valley Award: Susan Cohan
To a garden containing plants suited to the Delaware Valley, in a setting that can primarily be maintained by one person. 

8. The American Horticultural Society Environmental Award: Kelly D. Norris
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.

9. The Kate and Robert Bartlett, Jr. Award  Best Use of Trees: Irwin Landscaping and Prairie Wind

10. PHS Gardening for the Greater Good Award: Kelly D. Norris
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. 

11. PHS Gold Medal Award: Mark Cook Landscape and Contracting
For the best use of PHS Gold Medal Plants in a major exhibit.

12.  Anne Vallery Award: Apiary Studio
Awarded to an exhibit that uses its intent to take a strong stance on a humanitarian or environmental issue. 

13. 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 and Event Design 
CREATIVITY over 1,000 sq ft- Robertson's Flowers

14. 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 and Contracting

Floral Design Winners

1. The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup, Best in Show: ARRANGE Floral and Event Design

2. The Philadelphia Flower Show Silver Trophy: Jennifer Designs
Floral exhibit receiving the second-highest number of points.

3. 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 of Philadelphia

4. The Mayor's Trophy: ARRANGE Floral and Event Design
For the Floral exhibit that demonstrates the most innovative or unique design or use of floral, plants or products.

5. American Orchid Society Award: Waldor Orchids

6. American Orchid Society Show Trophy: ARRANGE Floral and Event Design
For the most meritorious orchid exhibit. 

7. The Emile H. Geschick Memorial Award: ARRANGE Floral and Event Design
For a distinctive orchid display. 

8. Society of American Florists Flower Show Award: Jennifer Designs
For artistic presentation of flowers and plants for public enjoyment. 

9. The Phyllis M. Craig Award: Robertson's Flowers and Events
For the Floral major exhibit demonstrating the best use of color in flowering and/or foliage plants.

10. PHS Gardening for the Greater Good Award: Jennifer Designs
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.

Educational Exhibit Winners

1. The Alfred M. Campbell Memorial Trophy: Temple University
For the Educational major exhibit that demonstrates the most successful use of a variety of plants in a unique fashion.

2. Chicago Horticultural Society Flower Show Medal: Mercer County Community College
To an educational exhibit showing outstanding horticultural skill and knowledge in a nationally recognized flower show.  

3. PHS Sustainability Award: Delaware Valley University   
For the educational exhibit demonstrating the best use of sustainable gardening practices to the public.

4. Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association Trophy: Temple University 
Showing the most effective use of plants and best use of design in the Landscape category.

5. The Bulkeley Medal of The Garden Club of America: Temple University
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.  

6. PHS Gardening for the Greater Good: Temple University
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.

7. 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 Jarden 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

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.