The Floristry Student Awards were held at the Murdoch Campus of South Metropolitan TAFE this week. RAPS were proud to sponsor the High Achiever Award which was presented to Sally McBride and would like to congratulate Sally and all graduating students and award winners for their hard work and the magnificent standards they have achieved during the course of their training. Below are photos of some of the Award winning floral arrangements. Winning Work Congratulations to Emmelee Newman-Martin for winning 1st place in the student category ‘All that Glitters’ at the Perth Royal Show. The brief was a table centrepiece for a romantic setting for two including full table setting (see below). Throughout the show the public voted for their favourite piece of all categories combined. Emmelee came 1st in the People’s Choice Award. Well done Emmelee your work is inspirational. Mandurah's Fantasy of Flowers Western Australia Premier Floral Competition, the Mandurah Fantasy of Flowers, was held at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre in September. The two day competition is organised by the the Fantasy of Flowers Committee with sponsors from a range of businesses in Mandurah and metropolitan area. The work presented for judging was outstanding with a variety of classes and themes to choose from. The event was open to everyone who enjoys floristry and floral art. Tilly Cappello, Peel Flower House 1st Place 'Harvest Festival' 3rd Place 'Natural Beauty' Commendation "Where Have all the Flowers Gone' John McKay Perpetual Trophy - Aggregate Champion. Emmelee Newman-Martin, Balshaws Florist - Bicton 1st Prize Oasis Design Cup Kennedy Longman
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