The winners of state and regional floral design competitions competed Saturday October 4th from 12:30-2:30pm for the grand title National Designer of the Year. The contest theme was “A Destination Wedding… Creating a Pinterest Board”. The contest was held in the lobby of Mission Point Resort where guests on-site for a Destination Wedding showcase hosted by Mission Point Resort watched the competition up close.
All contest participants were encouraged to bring a stack of business cards. You never know…. you might get a call from one of the attendees who are looking for a professional world-class designer to do her wedding.
The contest was sponsored by Syndicate Sales & Teleflora and administered by the National Alliance of Floral Associations. The winners received: $1000 first place, $300 second place, and $100 third place.
2014 National Alliance of Floral Associations Designer of the Year Jun Salinas AIFD representing Tennessee State Florists Association.
First Runner Up Jackie Bockwitz representing Minnesota State Florists Association.
Second Runner Up Diane Schulte CF, WMFM representing Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Florists Association.
Source: Michigan Floral Association