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n October, we opened our polls for the fi rst time
ever, inviting you to have your voices heard, and,
indeed, you spoke up! Over the course of two
weeks, 1,500 of the most passionate members
of our fl oral community cast their votes and
witnessed the industry's beloved stars vying for the
top spot in our inaugural "Readers' Choice Awards."
e competitors were chosen from 2023's fan-
favorite social media features and magazine
issues to compete in seven categories:
• Favorite New Cut Rose
• Favorite Installation Designer
• Favorite Floral Couture Designer
• Favorite Floral Educator
• Favorite FR Tutorial Instructor
• Favorite New Book Release
• Favorite 2023 FR Magazine Issue/Cover
At the core of our thriving fl oral community lies a
deep passion for innovation and artistic expression,
as well as a profound love for learning. At Florists'
Review, we celebrate the sacred space where
fl orists, fl oral designers, fl oral educators and fl ower
enthusiasts from all walks of life come together to
create, educate and inspire. As esteemed readers of
Florists' Review, you cast your votes and crowned
the following favorites.
FAVORITE NEW CUT ROSE
'Bailey ' from VIP Roses Breeding
Nieuwveen, Netherlands
viproses.com/bloemen/bailey
@vip_roses
e 'Bailey' brown rose, introduced this year by VIP
Roses Breeding, has taken the crown as the "Favorite
New Cut Rose" in this year's "Readers' Choice Awards."
is stunning rose, with its captivating blend of soft
brown and pink hues and ability to reach a full open
bloom, off ers a fresh perspective on traditional roses
and brings distinctive beauty to any arrangement.
e hybridizers at VIP Roses Breeding have truly
outdone themselves with this breathtaking addition
to the fl oral world.
FAVORITE INSTALLATION DESIGNER
Canaan Marshall
Canaan Marshall Designs
Macon, Ga.
canaanmarshall.com
@canaanmarshall
With an innate talent for crafting captivating
installations, Canaan Marshall was voted "Favorite
Installation Designer." His work has consistently pushed
the boundaries of fl oral design, transforming spaces into
veritable works of art. Marshall's creative genius has
once again been celebrated by fl ower design enthusiasts
who appreciate his ability to transform any setting into a
fl ower-fi lled dreamscape, and he is a consistent favorite
on social media and in magazine features.
