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Floral Design From the February 2008 NEWS When attending the State Flower Show, “Once Upon A Time,” be sure to watch for two brand new Top Design Awards that will be offered for the first time at this show, which takes place February 21 – 24, 2008 at the CT Convention Center. Terry Stoleson has been inspiring, guiding and encouraging designers in Connecticut and beyond, with her stunning creativity and boundless innovations, while sharing her love of design. In recognition of her extraordinary talent, the Creative Arrangers of Connecticut (CAC) has established a new Flower Show Award in her honor, the Terry Stoleson Creative Design Award, which will be awarded annually at the State Flower and Garden Show. A purple and orange rosette will be awarded to the Creative Design that best represents the creativity, imagination and originality essential in creative design. The winning design must be a creative design, done by one individual, so Club Competition and Companion Classes are not eligible. Since Terry is known for and loves large, three-dimensional creative designs, Petites, Collages, Table Classes and Vignettes are not eligible for this award. The Award of Design Excellence will also be awarded for the first time in Connecticut at the State Show, “Once Upon A Time.” This award is a new National Garden Clubs (NGC), Top Exhibitor Award which was introduced in the new 2007 Handbook for Flower Shows. You can read more about it on page 45 of the new Handbook. A rosette of gold ribbons will be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in the entire Design Division, entered by a single exhibitor. Connecticut has another state award that was awarded for the first time in 2002, which is chosen annually at the State FS and receives a traveling silver tray at the Awards Meeting. The Nell McGinness Memorial Award was established by the Guilford Garden Club in recognition of Nell McGuiness’ love of floral design and is presented for the most outstanding floral design at the CT Flower and Garden Show. By the way, Terry Stoleson was the first designer to ever receive this award for a stunning design interpreting “Hong Kong Harbor. As you can see, these awards have many similar perimeters and it is possible that one design may receive multiple awards. The Award of Design Excellence and The Nell McGinness Memorial Award have nearly identical requirements with the difference being that the Nell McGinness doesn’t stipulate a single exhibitor and therefore, the Club Competition Classes are eligible for this award. ENJOY THE SHOW!!! Sherry Sanelli
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