PHS Award Winners for 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show, Gardens of Tomorrow

 

March 3, 2025 – PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) announces the winners at the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show, Gardens of Tomorrow. Inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, this year’s Flower Show is in full bloom through March 9, 2025. Featuring a world-class roster of landscape architects, garden designers, horticulturists, and florists, the Flower Show captivates visitors while showcasing the latest gardening trends and innovations.

“We are thrilled to celebrate the creativity and vision of the designers who brought this year’s Flower Show to life. Through cutting-edge design and thoughtful plant choices, these designers remind us that our gardens are not just reflections of today, but also powerful tools for creating more sustainable, biodiverse, and connected communities tomorrow,” 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 “The Mayor’s Trophy” are among the many coveted awards bestowed on designers.

The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show – Landscape was awarded to Mark Cook Landscaping & Contracting for their exhibit, “Signature of Time.” This unique garden design reflects the journey of life through a blend of architecture, color, texture, and plants from diverse time zones. Tropical and perennial plantings evoke past experiences, while the evolving landscape showcases nature’s ability to transform.

The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup for Best in Show – Floral was awarded to Jennifer Designs for “Welcoming Wildlife Home.” This whimsical floral exhibit features large animals and insects crafted from plant materials gathered at a dining table. It highlights the crucial role of wildlife in maintaining a healthy ecosystem and demonstrates how thoughtful plant choices and habitat creation support biodiversity and ecological balance.

The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show is taking place from March 1-9. Visit

PHSonline.org/the-flower-show for additional information. Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.PHSonline.org.

For a full list of the 2025 Flower Show award winners, please see the listing below.
 

LANDSCAPE WINNERS

The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup - Best in Show

Mark Cook Landscaping & Contracting

The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Silver Trophy - Landscape exhibit receiving the second-highest number of points

Ishihara Kazuyuki Design Lab x TREELiNE DESiGNZ

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

Ishihara Kazuyuki Design Lab x TREELiNE DESiGNZ

Anne Vallery Award - Awarded to an exhibit that uses its intent to take a strong stance on a humanitarian or environmental issue

Laurel-Brook Gardens

The Governor's Trophy - For most innovative or unique design 

Apiary Studio

The Kate and Robert Bartlett, Jr. Award - Best use of trees

Ishihara Kazuyuki Design Lab x TREELiNE DESiGNZ

The Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association Trophy - Showing the most effective use of plants and best use of design in the Landscape category

Ishihara Kazuyuki Design Lab x TREELiNE DESiGNZ

The Philadelphia Trophy - For best use of color

Irwin Landscaping 

The PHS Council Trophy - Most accomplished display of forced plants

Laurel-Brook Gardens

Massachusetts Horticultural Society Gold Medal - To the Educational exhibit demonstrating the best use of design.

Mercer County Community College

PHS Gardening for the Greater Good Award - Landscape - 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

Susan Cohan Gardens

Special Achievement Awards of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania - Awarded to exhibits of unusual excellence in the categories of Conservation, Education, Horticulture, and Creativity

Conservation over 1,000 sq. ft.:

Susan Cohan Gardens

Horticulture over 1,000 sq. ft.:

Laurel-Brook Gardens

Conservation under 1,000 sq. ft.:

The Men’s Garden Club of Philadelphia

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Choice Award - Landscape - Given to the exhibit that the RHS believes provides inspiration to visitors, the public, and the horticultural industry

Ishihara Kazuyuki Design Lab x TREELiNE DESiGNZ FLORAL DESIGN WINNERS

FLORAL WINNERS

The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Cup  Best in Show

Jennifer Designs

The Philadelphia Flower Show Silver Trophy - Floral exhibit receiving the second-highest number of points

Robertson’s Flowers and Events

The Emile H. Geschick Memorial Award - For a distinctive orchid display

Robertson’s Flowers and Events

The Mayor's Trophy - For the Floral exhibit that demonstrates the most innovative or unique design or use of floral, plants, or products

American Institute of Floral Designers

The Phyllis M. Craig Award - For the Floral major exhibit demonstrating the best use of color in flowering and/or foliage plants

Arrange, LLC

Society of American Florists Flower Show Award - For artistic presentation of flowers and plants for public enjoyment

Jennifer Designs

PHS Gardening for the Greater Good Award - Floral - 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

Special Achievement Awards of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania – Horticulture - Awarded to exhibits of unusual excellence in the categories of Conservation, Education, Horticulture, and Creativity

Education over 1,000 sq. ft.:

Jennifer Designs

Creativity over 1,000 sq. ft.:

Jennifer Designs

Creativity under 1,000 sq. ft.

TissaRose Floral

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

The Bulkeley Medal of The Garden Club of America - For the exhibit of exceptional educational merit that increases the knowledge and awareness of the viewing public and best combines an important message with the ability to convey it to the public

Temple University

Chicago Horticultural Society Flower Show Medal - To an educational exhibit showing outstanding horticultural skill and knowledge in a nationally recognized flower show

University of Delaware

The Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association Trophy - Showing the most effective use of plants and best use of design in the Landscape category

University of Delaware

The PHS Gold Medal Award - For the best use of PHS Gold Medal Plants in a major exhibit

Mercer County Community College

PHS Gardening for the Greater Good Award - Educational - 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

Mercer County Community College

PHS Sustainability Award  - For the educational exhibit demonstrating the best use of sustainable gardening practices to the public

Mercer County Community College

Special Achievement Awards of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania – Education - Awarded to exhibits of unusual excellence in the categories of Conservation, Education, Horticulture, and Creativity

Education under 1,000 sq. ft.:
Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School

Horticulture under 1,000 sq. ft.:

University of Delaware

PHS MEDAL WINNERS 

 PHS awards medals for all three categories of exhibitors based on different criteria to celebrate creativity and exceptional execution. Exhibits are scored and awards are given based on quality of design, horticultural excellence, plantsmanship, construction and craftsmanship, visitor experience, and educational value (for Educational exhibits).

PHS Gold Medal – for designs receiving 90-100 points

• Landscape
  • Apiary Studio
  • Ishihara Kazuyuki Design Lab x TREELiNE DESiGNZ
  • Laurel-Brook Gardens
  • Mark Cook Landscape and Contracting
• Floral
  • Jennifer Designs
  • Robertson’s Flowers and Events
• Educational
  • Temple University
  • University of Delaware

PHS Silver Medal – for designs receiving 80-89 points

• Landscape
  • Irwin Landscaping
  • Susan Cohan Gardens
• Floral
  • American Institute of Floral Designers
  • Arrange, LLC
  • TissaRose Floral
• Educational
  • Bucks County Community College Floral Program
  • Lakeside School
  • Mercer County Community College
  • W.B. Saul High School

PHS Bronze Medal – for designs receiving 65-79 points

• Landscape
  • The Men’s Garden Club of Philadelphia
• Floral
  • Bloom Bold Co.
  • Simply Nia Design
• Educational
  • Delaware Valley University
  • Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet 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, featuring 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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