{"id":888231,"date":"2025-12-14T23:43:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T04:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floristsreview.com\/?p=888231"},"modified":"2025-12-14T23:43:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T04:43:45","slug":"2025-readers-choice-awards-celebrating-your-favorites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floristsreview.com\/2025-readers-choice-awards-celebrating-your-favorites\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Readers&#8217; Choice Awards: Celebrating Your Favorites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Florists\u2019 Review<\/em> presents\u2014for the third time\u2014its annual recognition of your best loved flower industry stars of the year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Compiled by Molly Lucille\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As 2025 ends, we reflect on the remarkable year we\u2019ve shared in our industry. It\u2019s been defined by immense creativity, inspiration and dedication. To honor our shining stars, we asked YOU, our beloved readers, to identify them for the following categories:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Favorite Installation Designer\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Favorite Floral Instagram\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Favorite New Flower Variety\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Favorite Floral Couture Designer\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Favorite New Floral Book\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Favorite <em>Florists\u2019 Review<\/em> Cover\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Favorite <em>Florists\u2019 Review<\/em> Tutorial\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your enthusiastic response to our annual call for Readers\u2019 Choice Award nominations truly wowed us. At <em>Florists\u2019 Review<\/em>, we are immensely proud of this supportive community\u2014one that continually uplifts one another and celebrates shared triumphs and successes. As we look ahead to 2026, let\u2019s carry this spirit forward, nurturing an industry that remains a joyful celebration of creativity and collaboration. Congratulations to all our deserving winners\u2014let\u2019s meet them!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"994\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Photo-Oct-23-2025-12-26-10-PM-1.jpg?resize=994%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-888232\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.993657104989113;width:548px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Photo-Oct-23-2025-12-26-10-PM-1-scaled.jpg?resize=994%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 994w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Photo-Oct-23-2025-12-26-10-PM-1-scaled.jpg?resize=298%2C300&amp;ssl=1 298w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Photo-Oct-23-2025-12-26-10-PM-1-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Photo-Oct-23-2025-12-26-10-PM-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C773&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Photo-Oct-23-2025-12-26-10-PM-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1526%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1526w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Photo-Oct-23-2025-12-26-10-PM-1-scaled.jpg?resize=2035%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2035w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Photo-Oct-23-2025-12-26-10-PM-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C1087&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Photo-Oct-23-2025-12-26-10-PM-1-scaled.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 994px) 100vw, 994px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First Place Favorite Installation Designer: Frida Kim, Frida Kim Flowers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Favorite Installation Designer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1st Place: <strong>Frida Kim<\/strong>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fridakim.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frida Kim Flowers<\/a><\/em>, London, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fridakim_london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@Fridakim_london<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shaped by her early years in the beautiful Korean countryside, London-based <strong>Frida Kim<\/strong> expertly blends Eastern and Western perspectives to craft sustainably focused, authentic and elegant floral installations. She expertly crafts sculptural and playful designs, with the ikebana principles of balance, harmony and the beauty of imperfection at the center of her work. In addition to designing lush installations, Kim also teaches workshops around the world, sharing her passion for finding your creative voice and the rich storytelling power of flowers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2nd Place: <a href=\"https:\/\/loam-studio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>LOAM Studio<\/em>,<\/a> Austin, Texas, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/weareloam\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@weareloam<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3rd Place: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/renkofloral.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Renko Floral<\/a><\/em>, Los Angeles, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/renkofloral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@renkofloral<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01_The-Flowerslinger_Photo-Credit_The-Flowerslinger.jpg?resize=800%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-888233\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7999491902191171;width:570px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01_The-Flowerslinger_Photo-Credit_The-Flowerslinger-scaled.jpg?resize=800%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01_The-Flowerslinger_Photo-Credit_The-Flowerslinger-scaled.jpg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01_The-Flowerslinger_Photo-Credit_The-Flowerslinger-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C960&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01_The-Flowerslinger_Photo-Credit_The-Flowerslinger-scaled.jpg?resize=1229%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1229w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01_The-Flowerslinger_Photo-Credit_The-Flowerslinger-scaled.jpg?resize=1638%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1638w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01_The-Flowerslinger_Photo-Credit_The-Flowerslinger-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C1350&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01_The-Flowerslinger_Photo-Credit_The-Flowerslinger-scaled.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First Place Favorite Floral Instagram: The Flowerslinger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Favorite Floral Instagram<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1st: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/theflowerslinger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Flowerslinger<\/a><\/em>, Fayetteville, Ark., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theflowerslinger\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@theflowerslinger\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Flowerslinger<\/em> is an Arkansas-based award-winning floral design studio led by husband-and-wife team <strong>Brittany<\/strong> and <strong>Doug Murray<\/strong>. Their distinctive style blurs the line between floristry, fine art and storytelling, reflecting their background in the New York City art scene. The fast-paced world of high fashion, art direction, advertising and branding help form their craft\u2014leading them to their award winning, sculptural designs and fan-favorite status across the industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2nd: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fleuropean.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fleuropean<\/a><\/em>, Dalhem, Belgium, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fleuropean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@fleuropean<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3rd: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glennarvor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glenn.arvor<\/a><\/em>, Hanoi, Vietnam, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/glenn.arvor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@glenn.arvor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Levante-Blu-3.jpg?resize=667%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-888234\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6670088034424223;width:616px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Levante-Blu-3-scaled.jpg?resize=667%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 667w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Levante-Blu-3-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Levante-Blu-3-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Levante-Blu-3-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Levante-Blu-3-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Levante-Blu-3-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C1620&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Levante-Blu-3-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First Place Favorite New Flower Variety: &#8216;Levante Blue&#8217; Anemone, Floraprima<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Favorite New Flower Variety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1st: <a href=\"https:\/\/floraprima.com\/products\/levante-blu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u2018Levante Blu\u2019 <em>Anemone<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Floraprima<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cayambe, Ecuador&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new \u2018Levante\u2019 strain from <em>Floraprima<\/em> is a striking variety of <em>Anemone coronaria<\/em>. With its soft, multilayered petals in a distinctive purple hue,\u202f\u2018Levante<em> <\/em>Blu\u2019\u202fbrings elegance and charm to any arrangement\u2014quickly becoming a favorite among our readers, as well as floral designers worldwide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2nd: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandrafarms.com\/deluxe-garden-roses\/garden-romance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u2018Garden Romance\u2019 Garden Rose<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Alexandra Farms<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bogota, Colombia&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3rd: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capiro.co\/flores\/baltazar-candle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u2018Baltazar Candle\u2019 <em>Chrysanthemum<\/em>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Flores El Capiro<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medellin, Colombia&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sue-Mcleary.jpg?resize=685%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-888235\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6850026711861908;width:627px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sue-Mcleary.jpg?resize=685%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 685w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sue-Mcleary.jpg?resize=206%2C300&amp;ssl=1 206w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sue-Mcleary.jpg?resize=768%2C1121&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sue-Mcleary.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First Place Favorite Floral Couture Designer: Sue McLeary, Passionflower Sue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Favorite Floral Couture Designer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1st: <strong>Sue McLeary<\/strong>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.passionflowersue.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Passionflower Sue<\/a><\/em>, Ann Arbor, Mich., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/passionflowersue\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@passionflowersue<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sue McLeary<\/strong> is not only a renowned educator but also an award-winning floral designer and author, known for her unique, boundary-pushing floral art. She is the founder and creative director of the widely acclaimed <em>Passionflower Sue<\/em>, through which she offers online and in-person instruction for beginning and professional floral designers, as well as destination workshops around the world. Her floral couture creations are truly trendsetting, and her mechanical creations have inspired a new wave of floral couture design.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2nd: <strong>Julia Rose<\/strong>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.juliarose.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flowers by Julia Rose<\/a><\/em>, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/flowersbyjuliarose\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@flowersbyjuliarose\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3rd: <strong>Brenda G. Wallace<\/strong>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefloralatelier.co\/?srsltid=AfmBOooB8Cd5s-xuwEuIILKKdU7yzLMCZVkERsq2FowxT_lqZZZ0weCL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Floral Atelier<\/a><\/em>, Barcelona, Spain, @<a href=\"http:\/\/floralatelier.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">floralatelier.es<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FFBook_Cover.jpg?resize=850%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-888236\" style=\"width:646px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FFBook_Cover.jpg?resize=850%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FFBook_Cover.jpg?resize=255%2C300&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FFBook_Cover.jpg?resize=768%2C904&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FFBook_Cover.jpg?w=1020&amp;ssl=1 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First Place Favorite New Floral Book: The Flower Farmers: Inspiration &amp; Advice from Expert Growers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Favorite New Floral Book<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1st: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Flower-Farmers-Inspiration-Advice-Growers\/dp\/1419775693\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Flower Farmers: Inspiration &amp; Advice from Expert Growers<\/a><\/em>, by Debra Prinzing and Robin Avni\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twenty\u2013nine of today\u2019s most inspiring flower farmers share stories, how-to-cultivate expertise and favorite new varieties in a gorgeously photographed guide. <em>The Flower Farmers<\/em> presents a curated group of favorite growers, from industry leaders to pioneering newcomers, sharing their specialty knowledge to help foster floral enthusiasts\u2019 flower farming dreams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2nd: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sweet-Pea-School-Arranging-Romantic\/dp\/1797228420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sweet Pea School: Growing &amp; Arranging the Garden\u2019s Most Romantic Blooms<\/a><\/em>, by Marryn Mathis\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3rd: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rizzoliusa.com\/book\/9781849949453\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wild Weave<\/a><\/em>, by Alice Fox\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cober-April.jpg?resize=768%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-888237\" style=\"width:651px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cober-April.jpg?resize=768%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cober-April.jpg?resize=230%2C300&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cober-April.jpg?w=808&amp;ssl=1 808w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First Place Favorite Florists&#8217; Review Cover: April 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Favorite <em>Florists\u2019 Review<\/em> Cover<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1st: Our April Issue&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Floral design by <strong>Brenda G. Wallace<\/strong> of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/floralatelier.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Floral Atelier<\/a><\/em>, Barcelona, Spain\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2nd: Our June Issue&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Floral design by <strong>Joey-Lynn Curry<\/strong> of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/remingtonsflowers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Remington\u2019s Flowers &amp; Co<\/a><\/em>., East Troy, Wis.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3rd: Our October Issue&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Floral design by <strong>Gabor Nagy<\/strong> of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/gabornagyfloraldesign.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gabor Nagy Floral Design<\/a><\/em>, Budapest, Hungary\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3516.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-888238\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.500014119108802;width:761px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3516-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3516-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3516-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3516-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3516-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3516-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/floristsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3516-scaled.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First Place Favorite Florists&#8217; Review Tutorial: &#8220;Spectacular Spring Picnic&#8221; by Rosaprima<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Favorite <em>Florists\u2019 Review<\/em> Tutorial<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1st: \u201cSpectacular Spring Picnic,\u201d presented by <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosaprima.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rosaprima<\/a><\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>FR<\/em> April 2025&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ana Isabel Vivas<\/strong> of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/aniskacreations.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aniska Creations<\/a><\/em>, Miami\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a vibrant and joyful floral design inspired by the essence of spring, this color blocked arrangement features stunning <em>Rosaprima<\/em> roses, <em>Ranunculus<\/em> and <em>Anemone<\/em>. Founded by Venezuelan mother\/daughter duo <strong>Ana Isabel<\/strong> and Anais Vivas, <em>Aniska Creations<\/em> is a Miami based floral design project, bringing their creativity, skill and heart to weddings, events and floral workshops. Over the years, they have trained more than 500 florists worldwide, inspiring a new generation with their artistry and experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2nd: \u201cRomantic Wedding Centerpiece,\u201d presented by Alexandra Farms&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>FR<\/em> September 2025&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paulina Nieliwocki<\/strong> of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/bluejasminefloral.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Jasmine Floral<\/a>, <\/em>Berkeley Heights, N.J.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3rd: \u201cDeconstructed Floral Tattoo\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>FR<\/em> July 2025&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bethany \u201cBee\u201d Steinhauser<\/strong> of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bees_hause\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bees Hause<\/a><\/em>, Las Vegas\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florists\u2019 Review presents\u2014for the third time\u2014its annual recognition of your best loved flower industry stars of the year.\u00a0\u00a0 Compiled by Molly Lucille\u00a0 As 2025 ends, we reflect on the remarkable year we\u2019ve shared in our industry. 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