2022 SHOW WINNERS REVEALED
Australia’s most coveted floral and garden awards were announced this morning at the 2022 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show presented by Scotts Osmocote. Marking the launch of the southern hemisphere’s largest garden and floral event, the winning displays will be showcased for the next five days at Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building.
The title of most outstanding exhibit was bestowed to the City of Melbourne Award of Excellence for Best in Show toInner Calm, designed by Christian Jenkins Landscape Design.
Jenkins was again recognised for his work on Inner Calm, a tropical sanctuary with Balinese influences, with the coveted Gold Show Garden Award. In tied first position for Gold Show Garden was More Than Meets The Eye –a fusion of six outdoor aesthetics, including a parkland, shaded urban woodland and edible garden – designed by Warners Nurseries in collaboration with Robert Boyle.
More Than Meets The Eye was celebrated again for the best use of plant life in a garden with the Horticultural Media Association (HMA) Award.
The recipient of the Silver Gilt Show Gardenwas Mark Browning Landscape Design for AUD, while Silver Show Gardenmedalists included Steve Day – Tree & Shrub Growers VIC sponsored by Mirvac for Resilience, Vivid Design for Apertura, and Vivid Design and champion wheelchair tennis player, Dylan Alcott, for the first ever Celebrity Show Garden, Tramlines.
The first place for the Landscaping Victoria Boutique Gardens Award went to Elementsdesigned by Alison Douglas Design, second place was awarded to Invidia Landscapes – Renee Reiter for An Intimate Garden, and akas landscape architecture nabbed third place for Coming Soon. Budding designer Chin Liew was recognised for her garden ingenuity in Moving Forces with the Emergent Gardens Award Of Excellence.
Moss Industry Design, Collectors Corner / Garden World and Floral Architecture all received a Gold Display Award for their stunning floral installations.
The Mark Bence Construction Award, which recognises excellence in construction, was presented to AUD by Mark Browning Landscape Design.
The Award of Excellence for the Avenue of Achievable Gardens went to Emma Powell of Melbourne Polytechnic for Reframe.
Event Director, Marcus Gale commented that the calibre of exhibitions this year was second to none, with some winning displays three years in the making.
“We are floored by the level of skill, imagination and creativity presented across all garden and floral categories this year. Many designers have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to turn creations that captivated their imagination during lockdown into a reality, so it’s a thrill to see them all come to fruition. Championing themes from sustainability to accessibility and inclusivity, they need to be seen to be believed,” continued Gale.
“This year, it was extra special to engage 2022 Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott to present the first Celebrity Show Garden in collaboration Vivid Design thanks to the generous support of Visit Victoria,” said Gale.
Running until Sunday 3rd April, the 2022 Show boasts its biggest program to date with the Autumn Night Garden, an all-new free entertainment precinct, transforming the Melbourne Museum Forecourt with sprawling light displays, food trucks, and free live performances from over 20 Melbourne-based musicians, from 4:30pm until 9:30pm, Wednesday 30th March until Saturday 2nd April.
The Melbourne International Flower and Garden presented by Scotts Osmocote runs until Sunday 3rd April.
Tickets are still available here
FULL LIST OF 2022 AWARD WINNERS BELOW:
CITY OF MELBOURNE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR BEST IN SHOW
Inner Calm designed by Christian Jenkins Landscape Design
GOLD SHOW GARDEN
More Than Meets The Eye designed by Warners Nurseries in collaboration with Robert Boyle
Inner Calm designed by Christian Jenkins Landscape Design
SILVER GILT SHOW GARDEN
AUD designed by Mark Browning Landscape Design
SILVER SHOW GARDEN
Resilience designed by Steve Day – Tree & Shrub Growers VIC sponsored by Mirvac
Tramlines designed by Dylan Alcott and Vivid Design
Apertura designed by Vivid Design
BRONZE SHOW GARDEN
Through The Lens designed by Budling Design
Granum Florere designed by Inge Jabara Landscapes
HORTICULTURAL MEDIA ASSOCIATION (HMA) AWARD FOR BEST USE OF PLANT LIFE
More Than Meets The Eye designed by Warners Nurseries in collaboration with Robert Boyle
MARK BENCE CONSTRUCTION AWARD
AUD designed by Mark Browning Landscape Design
INNOVATIVE DESIGN AWARD PRESENTED BY PEUGEOT
Inner Calm designed by Christian Jenkins Landscape Design
LANDSCAPING VICTORIA BOUTIQUE GARDEN AWARD
1st Place – Elementsdesigned by Alison Douglas Design
2nd Place – An Intimate Garden designed by Invidia Landscapes – Renee Reiter
3rd Place – Coming Soon designed by akas landscape architecture
RYMAN HEALTHCARE BALCONY GARDEN AWARD
1st Place – Eco Apartment Living designed by Sara Correia at Tempest Landscapes
2nd Place – A Cool Change designed by Carrie Middleditch for Happy Place
3rd Place – A Plant Obsession designed by Kep Horticulture
THE AVENUE OF ACHIEVABLE GARDENS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Reframe designed by Emma Powell of Melbourne Polytechnic
EMERGENT GARDENS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Moving Forces designed by Chin Liew
VISUAL DISPLAY
GOLD VISUALDISPLAY
Moss Industry Design
Collectors Corner / Garden World
Floral Architecture
SILVER VISUAL DISPLAY
Lynne Dallas
Ikebana International Melbourne Chapter
‘Its My World’ Brett Ould and Rick Lansdown
BRONZE VISUALDISPLAY
Flowers by Nici Thompson
Melbourne Flower School
FLORAL DESIGN
GOLD FLORAL DESIGN
AAFD Australian Association of Floral Design
SILVER FLORAL DESIGN
Holmesglen
BRONZE FLORAL DESIGN
Box Hill Institute
SHOP WINDOW FLORAL DESIGN COMPETITION
1st Place – Lani Reardon
2nd Place – Sarah Wilson
3rd Place – Isabella Liccardi
