Award Winners Announced - Melbourne International Flower and

25 March 2015
2015 MIFGS Award Winners Announced
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The 20 annual Melbourne International Flower & Garden (MIFGS) Show blossomed into action this morning
by announcing the winners of the Show Garden Design Awards.
The very best in the landscape and floral design industries went toe to toe at the Royal Exhibition Building and
Carlton Gardens in what is the largest and most significant award ceremony for the garden industry in the
Southern Hemisphere.
Marking the first day of the five-day Show, the Show Garden Design Awards recognises excellence across
landscape design. The coveted City of Melbourne Award of Excellence for Best in Show was awarded to
‘Quietude’ designed by Cycas Landscape Design & Lisa Ellis Gardens, presented by the Lord Mayor Robert
Doyle.
Led by six time exhibitor Mark Browning, who picked up both the Gold Show Garden and Best in Show awards
in 2014, ‘Quietude’ was created in conjunction with designer Lisa Ellis and celebrates outdoor life, horticulture
and bespoke Australian product.
The Gold Show Garden Awards were presented to:
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‘Resonate’ by Local Nurseries, designed by Vivid Design, constructed by Semken Landscaping
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‘Quietude’ designed by Cycas Landscape Design & Lisa Ellis Gardens
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‘Crossroads’ designed by Ian Barker Gardens, presented by Australian House & Garden
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‘Equilibrium’ designed & constructed by Nathan Burkett Design
Holmesglen Institute and the Australian Association of Floral Designers both received the Gold Floral Design
Award.
The RMIT Floral Fashion Trophy was awarded to Renae Cusmano.
Marjorie Milner College picked up both first and second place in the Floral Vignette competition.
The winner of the Avenue of Achievable Gardens Award was ‘Rosseau’s Jungle’ presented by Heather Forward
of the University of Melbourne.
First place for the Landscaping Victoria Boutique Gardens Award went to Alison Douglas Design for ‘Pipe
Dream’ while the Honda Sustainability Award was presented to ‘Food Forest’ designed by Phillip Withers,
presented by Limetree Alfresco and constructed by Semken Landscaping.
The Mark Bence Construction Award was awarded to ‘Equilibrium’ designed & constructed by Nathan Burkett
Design.
Kathleen Rushford, Event Manager at IMG said the standard of entries was outstanding.
“We are so impressed with the calibre of designs in both the Great Hall of Flowers & Show Garden Avenue this
year. The Awards showcase the industry’s most exceptional talent and this year was no different.
“A huge congratulations to everyone involved. They’ve really raised the benchmark in what is a landmark year
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for MIFGS as we celebrate our 20 show.”
The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show will be held from Wednesday, 25 March until Sunday, 29
March, from 9am – 5pm daily. Tickets are available to purchase at the gate.
FULL LIST OF AWARD WINNERS INCLUDED BELOW:
CITY OF MELBOURNE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR BEST IN SHOW
‘Quietude’ designed by Cycas Landscape Design & Lisa Ellis Gardens
GOLD SHOW GARDEN
‘Resonate’ by Local Nurseries, designed by Vivid Design, constructed by Semken Landscaping
‘Quietude’ designed by Cycas Landscape Design & Lisa Ellis Gardens
‘Crossroads’ designed by Ian Barker Gardens, presented by Australian House & Garden
‘Equilibrium’ designed & constructed by Nathan Burkett Design
SILVER SHOW GARDEN
Beyond Blue Wellness Garden designed & constructed by Landscape Design Group
‘Food Forest’ designed by Phillip Withers, presented by Limetree Alfresco, constructed by Semken Landscaping
‘Bee Keepers Garden’ by Jenny Smith Gardens
BRONZE SHOW GARDEN
‘The Bronzed Brolga’ presented by Tourism NT, designed by Candeo Design, constructed by Semken
Landscaping
FLORAL VIGNETTE COMPETITION
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1 Place –
Marjorie Milner College
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2 Place –
Marjorie Milner College
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3 Place –
Verity Tantau
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4 Place –
Ikebana Shogetsudo Koryu
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5 Place –
Holmesglen Institute
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6 Place –
Sarah Wilson
Highly Commended –
Flowers by Nici Thompson
HORTICULTURAL MEDIA ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR BEST USE OF PLANT LIFE
‘Crossroads’ designed by Ian Barker Gardens, presented by Australian House & Garden
HONDA SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
‘Food Forest’ designed by Phillip Withers, presented by Limetree Alfresco, constructed by Semken Landscaping
THE MARK BENCE CONSTRUCTION AWARD
‘Equilibrium’ designed & constructed by Nathan Burkett Design
GOLD FLORAL DESIGN
Holmesglen Institute
Australian Association of Floral Designers
SILVER FLORAL DESIGN
Box Hill Institute
NMIT
Matthew Landers & Joseph Massie
BRONZE FLORAL DESIGN
Grant Collins at Cachet Florist
AVENUE OF ACHIEVABLE GARDENS AWARD
1st Place –
‘Rousseau's Jungle’ by Heather Forward
The University of Melbourne
2nd Place –
‘Urban Oasis’ by Clare Mesenburg, Veronica Bosque & Jo Zorzi
Holmesglen Institute
3rd Place –
‘Grounding’ by Benjamin Taylor
University of Melbourne
LANDSCAPING VICTORIA BOUTIQUE GARDEN AWARD
1st Place –
‘Pipe Dream’ by Alison Douglas
Alison Douglas Design
2nd Place –
‘Urban Temple’ by Jai Cheswick
Cheswick Consultants
3rd Place –
‘Avant-Garden’ by Brett Robinson
Acre Studio
RMIT STUDENT FLORAL FASHION DESIGN COMPETITION
1st Place –
Renae Cusmano
2nd Place –
Felicity Mawson
Equal 3rd Place –
Anmin Lan & Sherry Kwok
For further information and on-site assistance, please contact Haystac:
Georgie Cavanagh on 0409 803 642, georgie.cavanagh@haystac.com.au
Victoria Ancell on 0476 274 275, victoria.ancell@haystac.com.au