Columbus, Ohio – Several florists today were named winners of the OFA Short Course Florist Design Contest. The contest, sponsored by BloomNet, featured three categories: Home as a Haven, Home for the Holiday, and Home DIY (Do It Yourself). The contest was held in conjunction with the florist design sessions and workshops during the OFA Short Course, July 14-17.
The Designer of the Year was Dee Conrad of Petals & Leaves in Powell, Ohio. The first runner-up was Mary Cox of Floral Garden Florist in Ashland, Ohio; second runner-up was Lisa Gazette of Petals & Leaves in Powell, Ohio.
The winners in each category were:
Category 1: Home as a Haven
- 1st Place – Kara Thompson, Dietz Falls Florist, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- 2nd Place – Sarah Paullin, Floral Garden Florist, Ashland, Ohio
- 3rd Place – Juan Tracy, J Marlo Designs, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Category 2: Home for the Holiday
- 1st Place – Dee Conrad, Petals & Leaves, Powell, Ohio
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2nd Place – Amanda Smith, Petals & Leaves, Powell, Ohio
- 3rd Place – Kara Thompson, Dietz Falls Florist, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Category 3: Home DIY (Do It Yourself)
- 1st Place – Lisa Gazette, Petals & Leaves, Powell, Ohio
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2nd Place – Amanda Smith, Petals & Leaves, Powell, Ohio
- 3rd Place – Dee Conrad, Petals & Leaves, Powell, Ohio
OFA Short Course attendees had the opportunity to vote for their favorite design. The People’s Choice Award was presented to Sarah Paullin of Floral Garden Florist in Ashland, Ohio.
Source: OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals
