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Texas Designer of the Year

This annual floral design competition is open to Texas State Florists' Association (TSFA) members who hold the TMF, CFD or AIFD designation. Held in conjunction with the Texas Floral Forum or the Texas Floral Expo, the contest offers cash awards for the top three competitors. The Texas Designer of the Year will also have their winning design featured on the TSFA website, via social media and in the TEXAS in Bloom magazine.

2025 Texas Designer of the Year Competition

Congratulations to Rebecca Sullivan AIFD, CFD, TMF, who is the 2025 Texas Designer of the Year! Second place was awarded to Kari Gaudet AIFD, CFD, and third place went to Ashlyn Childress, CFD, TMF! Watch for information about the 2026 competition, which will be posted soon.

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Previous Texas Designers of the Year

Numerous outstanding floral designers have held the Texas Designer of the Year title, demonstrating a remarkable array of expertise recognized throughout the industry. Review the list of previous winners below.

  • 2025 — Rebecca Sullivan AIFD, CFD, TMF.
  • 2024 — Brandy Ferrer AIFD, CFD, TMF.
  • 2023 — Abel González Mencio AIFD, CFD, PFCI, TMF.
  • 2022 — Mary McCarthy AIFD, TMFA.
  • 2021 — Hallie Morrison AIFD.
  • 2020 — No recipient due to the pandemic.
  • 2019 — Richard Berry AIFD, CFD, TMF.
  • 2018 — Coby Neal AIFD. PFCI.
  • 2017 — Debbie Lyon, TMF.
  • 2016 — Alan Masters AIFD, CFD.
  • 2015 — Chris Collum AIFD, CFD, TMF.
  • 2014 — Sheri Jentsch, TMF.
  • 2013 — Rebecca Sherman, AIFD.
  • 2012 — Nicola Parker AIFD, TMFA.
  • 2011 — Shellie Jacob.
  • 2010 — Megan Rudloff.
  • 2009 — Lorri Ann Medina.
  • 2008 — Fabian Salcedo.
  • 2007 — Donna Senter AIFD.
  • 2006 — Beth O'Reilly AIFD, TMF.
  • 2005 — Alex Torres AIFD, TMF.
  • 2004 — Brent Stewart AIFD.
  • 2003 — Scott Hasty AIFD.
  • 2002 — Kristine Kratt AIFD.
  • 2001 — Norman Northen, TMFA.
  • 2000 — Kathy Neale, TMF.
  • 1999 — Dov E. Kupfer AIFD.
  • 1998 — Manuel Heredia, TMF.
  • 1997 — Scott Peck AIFD, TMF.
  • 1996 — Lisa Williamson, TMF.
  • 1995 — Patricia Gomez AIFD.
  • 1994 — Roger Stowers AIFD, TMF.
  • 1993 — J. Keith White AIFD.
  • 1992 — John Murray.
  • 1991 — Tommy Teasdale.
  • 1990 — James Kana.
  • 1989 — Randy Story, TMF.
  • 1988 — Scott Cates, TMF.
  • 1987 — T. Scott McCool.
  • 1986 — Gilbert Zertuche.
  • 1985 — Kelly Marble AIFD, TMF.
  • 1984 — Chuck Merritt AIFD.
  • 1983 — Arthur Deaver.
  • 1982 — Lisa Albrecht, TMF.
  • 1981 — Sheryl Cathey Crowley.
  • 1980 — Pam Hanna.
  • 1979 — Gene Joseph AIFD.
  • 1978 — Gary Bland.
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