On Friday August 25, 2023 the Arkansas Florists Association hosted the Arkansas Cup floral design competition as part of their annual convention at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel in Little Rock, AR. Four talented designers prepared three different pieces, each in keeping with the disco/70s theme of the convention.
Each of these three designs were evaluated by three esteemed judges (Trish Upshaw, Rhonda Lynn Moeckel and Jay Morris) and organized by AFA President Kay Schlaefli AIFD, CFD, AMF of Expressions Flowers in Fort Smith.
The results appear below.
Theme 1 | Wedding
Modern interpretation of a 70s inspired wedding bouquet.
Michelle Red
Kathy Rodocker
Jennifer Jones
Theme 2 | Sympathy
Celebration of life arrangement for Andy Warhol.
Jennifer Jones
Michelle Red
Kathy Rodocker
Theme 3 | Flowers To Wear
70s inspired headpiece.
Michelle Red
Kathy Rodocker
John Lechliter
Overall Standings
Michelle Red
Kathy Rodocker
Jennifer Jones
This was only one of the floral design competitions that took place at the event, the other was the 2023 Mid-America Cup.