Contests and Submissions | Florists' Review https://floristsreview.com The international source for the floral industry since 1897 Tue, 06 May 2025 20:34:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://i0.wp.com/floristsreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cropped-fr-icon-circle.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Contests and Submissions | Florists' Review https://floristsreview.com 32 32 144731166 Call for Submission for the Pets in Petals Contest https://floristsreview.com/call-for-submission-for-the-pets-in-petals-contest-2/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:47:17 +0000 https://floristsreview.com/?p=887309

We invite you to showcase your finest creations in pet floral arrangements.We want to see your furry friends adorned with flowers. All type of animals are welcome. 

It’s simple, submit images showcasing your finest floral designs on animals for an opportunity to be showcased in the upcoming June edition of Florists’ Review magazine. Seize this chance to display your creativity and introduce your animal companions to a wider audience!

*The deadline for submission is May 2nd, 2025

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A Call for Entries for Florists’ Reviews Picture Perfect Wedding Contest https://floristsreview.com/a-call-for-entries-for-florists-reviews-picture-perfect-wedding-contest-3/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 01:05:18 +0000 https://floristsreview.com/?p=886293

Florists’ Review Presents our 26th Annual Picture Perfect Wedding Contest

It’s here! Our Annual Picture Perfect Wedding contest is here for you to submit your best wedding florals for 2024 in any or all of the categories below:

•  Bouquets

• Reception Décor

• Ceremony Décor

• Floral Installations

• Wearable Flowers (corsages, boutonnieres, hairpieces/headpieces, floral jewelry, etc.)

• Best Overall 

*Your real-life wedding or styled wedding shoot must have occurred in 2024*

Our panel of judges will select their favorite designs in each category, and we will publish those top designs in our 2025 February issue and on our website, FloristsReview.com. 

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Winners

The winning designers will have their work featured in our 2025 February issue, and the overall winner will receive 240 stems of gorgeous garden roses provided by Alexandra Farms and a future feature in Florists’ Review magazine. 

Wearable winners will receive amazing product from Fitz Design. 

1st place will receive a mystery box of Fitz Product $350 value

2nd place will receive a mystery box of Fitz Product $150 value

3rd place will receive a mystery box of Fitz Product $100 value

Upload your photos today, for your chance to show the floral world your winning design work!

The entry deadline is January 6th, 2025.

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Submission for the Florists’ Review BEST IN BLOOM 2024 Floral Design Contest https://floristsreview.com/submission-for-the-florists-review-best-in-bloom-2024-floral-design-contest/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:34:54 +0000 https://floristsreview.com/?p=885587 Enter the Florists’ Review Best in Blooms Design Contest for a chance to be featured in Florists’ Review magazine and win exciting prizes!

One lucky winner will receive a $500 credit from Smithers-Oasis North America and 240 stunning garden roses from Alexandra Farms.

To participate, submit 3-4 photos of your most impressive original floral designs for a shot at becoming a semi-finalist in our BEST in Blooms 2024 contest. Three semi-finalists will be selected to advance to the design competition.

Finalists will be tasked with creating an event installation using new foam letters from Oasis combined with exquisite flowers from Alexandra Farms.

All semi-finalists will be showcased in the November issue of Florists’ Review and featured across our social media channels.

Showcase your creativity and inspire fellow florists. It’s easy to enter!

The deadline to enter is September 20th.

Important: Semi-finalists will receive their supplies and flowers during the week of September 30th. You will need to photograph and video your creation and/or provide a tutorial, and return your files by October 6, 2024.

This contest is open to designers based in the United States.

Thank you for participating! 🌹

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Enter FR’s Autumn Wedding Contest https://floristsreview.com/enter-frs-autumn-wedding-contest/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:09:28 +0000 https://floristsreview.com/?p=885068 We are excited to see your most stunning fall wedding creations and share them with our readers! Let’s make this autumn season the best one yet!

Upload your photos today for a chance to showcase your winning design work to the floral world!

You have the chance to win fabulous prizes from our sponsors—Accent DecorFitz DesignSecondFlor, and True Client Pro—and have your work published in Florists’ Review Magazine.

Contest Categories:

Submit photos of your best autumn wedding florals in any or all of these categories:

Ceremony Décor
Reception Décor
Bouquets
Wearable Flowers
Best Overall Wedding


Katie Noonan AIFD
Noonan’s Designs
Kelsea Holder @kelseaholderphoto
Planner @vanessanoelevents


Prizes:

Best Overall Wedding will receive a $500 product credit from Accent Decor

* Include photos of all parts of the event so we can get a glimpse into the whole event


Wearable Flowers (corsages, boutonnieres, hairpieces/headpieces, floral jewelry, etc.)
1st place will receive a mystery box of Fitz Product $350 value

2nd place will receive a mystery box of Fitz Product $150 value

3rd place will receive a mystery box of Fitz Product $100 value


Best Ceremony will receive a future florist spotlight article in Florists Review

Best Bridal Bouquet will receive a one year subscription to True Client Pros florist plan


Best Reception will recieve $350 credit to SecondFlor.us


The winning designers will have their work featured in our September issue.

To Enter:

Upload your photos below (300dpi images or large 72dpi for magazine print). Weddings must have occurred in 2022, 2023, or 2024.


Ensure you provide all requested information and obtain permission for Florists’ Review to publish any images taken by a professional photographer.


All images and video footage must be copyright-free to be published across all Florists’ Review platforms.


Our panel of judges will select their favorite designs in each category, and we will publish these top designs in our September issue and on our website, FloristsReview.com.

Entry deadline: August 6th, 2024.

Thank you for joining us!

This contest is open to designers located in the United States.

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Enter our latest Best in Blooms Design Contest- American Grown Edition https://floristsreview.com/enter-our-latest-best-in-blooms-design-contest-american-grown-edition/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:47:15 +0000 https://floristsreview.com/?p=884135 Submit your entry below to become a semi-finalist in our Best in Blooms 2024 American Grown contest.

Sponsored by Certified American Grown

Submission for Florists’ Reviews American Grown BEST IN BLOOMS Contest 2024

It’s time to celebrate American grown flowers with our annual design contest sponsored by Certified American Grown.

Enter for your chance to win a Florist Spotlight feature in Florists’ Review magazine AND win a $500 credit for beautiful American Grown Flowers provided by our sponsors.

Four semi-finalists will be chosen to compete in the finals, celebrating American Grown Flowers and Foliage.The winner and all semi-finalists will be featured in Florists’ Review July Issue and across all of our social media channels.

Please submit 3-4 photos of your original floral designs to be chosen as a semi-finalist contestant in our BEST IN BLOOMS contest, and tell us a little about yourself in the description box. Also tell us about your passion for American Grown flowers.

The deadline for submission is May 5th, 2024. If you have entered previous contests, you are welcome to submit again!!

  • Each semi-finalist chosen will be delivered a selection of flowers provided by Certified American Grown partners.Finalists will be asked to create an outdoor tablescape for a summer celebration for eight using the amazing product from our American Grown sponsors. Finalist must use at least three varieties from each of the four farms as well as incorporate a garland in their tablescape design.Let’s celebrate American Grown Flowers!
  • *Please note that as a semi-finalist you will receive your flowers in mid May. You must be able to photograph and video your creation and return your files to us by May 31st, 2024.*All images and video footage must be copyright-free to publish across all Florists’ Review platforms. Please provide photographt credit. 
  • * This contest is open to all designers located in the United States 

Thank you for joining us! 🌹 

About Certified American Grown

Certified American Grown (CAG) is an independent national trade association; it represents a unified and diverse community of American cut flower, cut foliage and potted plant farmers from the United States. Consumers spend almost $27 billion per year on floral products. While most consumers would prefer to buy locally grown flowers and foliage, only a small percentage sold in the United States are grown here. We hope to change that by further educating consumers and policy makers on the importance of supporting home grown industry. 

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Call for Submission for the Pets in Petals Contest https://floristsreview.com/call-for-submission-for-the-pets-in-petals-contest/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:21:27 +0000 https://floristsreview.com/?p=883826 We invite you to showcase your finest creations in pet floral arrangements.We want to see your furry friends adorned with flowers. All type of animals are welcome. 

It’s simple, submit images showcasing your finest floral designs on animals for an opportunity to be showcased in the upcoming June edition of Florists’ Review magazine. Seize this chance to display your creativity and introduce your animal companions to a wider audience!

*The deadline for submission is May 5th, 2024

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A Call for Entries for Florists’ Reviews Picture Perfect Wedding Contest https://floristsreview.com/a-call-for-entries-for-florists-reviews-picture-perfect-wedding-contest-2/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 21:16:11 +0000 https://floristsreview.com/?p=882648

Florists’ Review Presents our 25th Annual Picture Perfect Wedding Contest

It’s here! Our Annual Picture Perfect Wedding contest is here for you to submit your best wedding florals for 2023 in any or all of the categories below:

•  Bouquets

• Reception Décor

• Ceremony Décor

• Floral Installations

• Wearable Flowers (corsages, boutonnieres, pocket squares, hairpieces/headpieces, floral jewelry, etc.)

• Best Overall 

Our panel of judges will select their favorite designs in each category, and we will publish those top designs in our 2024 February issue and on our website, FloristsReview.com. 

*Your real-life wedding or styled wedding shoot must have occurred in 2023*

Winners

The winning designers will have their work featured in our 2024 February issue, and the overall winner will receive 250 stems of gorgeous garden roses provided by Alexandra Farms and a future feature in Florists’ Review magazine. 

Wearable winners will receive amazing product from Fitz Design. 

1st place will receive a mystery box of Fitz Product $350 value

2nd place will receive a mystery box of Fitz Product $150 value

3rd place will receive a mystery box of Fitz Product $100 value

As well as best boutonniere, best pocket square and best corasge will each recieve a $100 mysery gift pack from Fitz.

Best Wedding bouquet will receive a one year membership to True Client Pro floral software. True Client Pro is a All-in-One Event Management CRM Software for Florists, Wedding Planners, and Venues.

Upload your photos today, for your chance to show the floral world your winning design work!

The entry deadline is January 8th, 2024.

Thank you to our Sponsors

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2023 Winner Tami McAllister.Photos by Kayla Baptista
2022 Overall Winner: Nancy Zimmerman
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Enter Florists’ Reviews 2023 Valentine’s Day Contest https://floristsreview.com/enter-florists-reviews-2023-valentines-day-contest/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:02:20 +0000 https://floristsreview.com/?p=881977 Enter for your chance to be featured in our upcoming December issue of Florists’ Review

We’ve created a contest where you can submit photos of your best Valentine’s designs. 

Share your design inspiration for the upcoming love holiday with our floral community. Inspire each other with your creativity.

The winning designers will have their work featured in our December issue, and the overall winner will receive a 4-page Florist Spotlight feature in an upcoming issue of Florists’ Review.

Enter Today!!

TO ENTER, simply upload your photos below (We need either 300dpi images or large 72dpi for magazine print.

The entry deadline is November 8th, 2023.

What are your favorite and most popular Valentine’s Day floral designs? We are excited to see your floral artistry.

This contest in open to everyone from all around the world. Enter today!! We want to see your fabulous design work.

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Enter Our Latest Best in Blooms Design Contest https://floristsreview.com/enter-our-latest-best-in-blooms-design-contest/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:58:05 +0000 https://floristsreview.com/?p=881377 Sponsored by Alexandra Farms & Smithers-Oasis North America

Submission for the Florists’ Review BEST IN BLOOMS Fall 2023 Contest

Enter Florists’ Reviews Best in Blooms Design Contest today for your chance to win a Florist Spotlight feature in Florists’ Review magazine AND win a $500 credit from Smithers-Oasis North America. and 240 stems of beautiful garden roses from Alexandra Farms.

Submit your entry below to become a semi-finalist in our BEST in Blooms 2023 contest. Three semi-finalists will be chosen to compete in the design contest. Each semi-finalists will receive supplies from Smithers Oasis and fresh flowers from Alexandra Farms. Finalists will be asked to create a fabulous arrangement using the amazing product from our sponsors.

Show off your design talent and inspire your peers.

It is easy to enter!

Please submit 3-4 photos of your best original floral designs to be chosen as a semi-finalist contestant in our BEST IN BLOOMS contest!

Please tell us a little about yourself in the description box.

The deadline for submission is September 22nd.

 If you have entered previous contests, you are welcome to submit again!!!

**Please note that as a semi-finalist you will receive your supplies and flowers around September 28th. You must be able to photograph and video your creation and/or a tutorial and return your files to us by October 5, 2023.

All semi-finalists will be featured in our Florists’ Review November Issue and across all of our social media channels.

* This contest is open to designers located in the United States

This contest is Sponsored by Alexandra Farms, Oasis Floral Products and Florists’ Review

Thank you for joining us! 🌹  

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2022 Best in Blooms Winner for Inspiration

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Florists’ Reviews 2023 Autumn Wedding Contest https://floristsreview.com/florists-reviews-2023-autumn-wedding-contest/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:07:40 +0000 https://floristsreview.com/?p=880766 Enter our latest contest by sharing your autumn wedding work

According to The Knot and WeddingWire, October and September are the most popular months for weddings (No. 1 and No. 2, respectively), surpassing June (No. 3) for the past several years! So, we’d love to see your fall wedding work—and share it with our readers!

Enter our 2023 Autumn Wedding Contest Today! 

We’ve created a contest where you can submit photos of your best autumn wedding florals in any or all of four categories:

Ceremony Décor, Bouquets, Wearable Flowers, and Best Overall Wedding

Enter today for a chance to win some amazing prizes.

  • Best Overall Wedding will receive a $700 product credit from Accent Decor                                                                         (Tip: Include photos of all parts of the event so we can get a glimpse into the whole event)
  •  Wearable Flowers (corsages, boutonnieres, hairpieces/headpieces, floral jewelry, etc.)

       1st place will receive a mystery box of Fitz products ($350 value)

       2nd place will receive a mystery box of Fitz products ($150 value) 

       3rd place will receive a mystery box of Fitz products ($100 value)

  • Best Bridal Bouquet will receive a 4-page Florist Spotlight feature in an upcoming issue of Florists’ Review.
  • Best Ceremony will receive a one-year subscription to Florists’ Review Magazine.

All winning designers will have their work featured in our October issue.

(The weddings need to have occurred in September, October, or November of 2020, 2021, or 2022.)

TO ENTER, simply upload your photos below (We need either 300dpi images or large 72dpi for magazine print:  

The entry deadline is September 6, 2023.

Our panel of judges will select their favorite designs in each category, and we will publish those top designs in our October issue and on our website, FloristsReview.com. 

Upload your photos today for your chance to show the floral world your winning design work!

Thank you for joining us! 🌹

Thank you to our amazing sponsors

Sponsors:

Entries From our 2022 Autumn Wedding Contest

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Design by Vintagesoul

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