AROID AWARDS – CELEBRATING THE BEST IN AROIDSTrophies, bragging rights, and a permanent place in IAS history!Each year, IAS members showcase their most remarkable aroids in our celebrated Aroid Awards. From Best in Show to Most Unusual and People’s Choice, these awards spotlight the diversity, beauty, and creativity of our community. Winners don’t just take home trophies—they earn a lasting legacy with their plants forever memorialized on the IAS website. Whether you’re admiring the contenders at the Expo, casting your vote for the People’s Choice, or entering your own prized plant (members only), the Aroid Awards are a chance to celebrate excellence and share our collective passion for aroids. |
BEST IN SHOW The top honor of the competition, awarded by a panel of judges to the most exceptional aroid on display. MOST UNUSUAL Celebrates plants with uncommon, distinctive, or unexpected traits that stand out from the rest, awarded by a panel of judges. PEOPLE'S CHOICE Decided entirely by popular vote, this category invites all Expo attendees to cast a ballot for their favorite aroid submission. It’s a fun and lively way for everyone to join the celebration! FIRST PLACE BY GENUS Awarded by a panel of judges for the best entries across several key genera, including Alocasia, Anthurium, Monstera, Philodendron, and Various Genera.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE Everyone is welcome to enjoy the display and cast a vote in the People’s Choice category! However, submissions are open exclusively to IAS members. Entering gives members the chance to showcase their prized plants, compete for trophies and certificates, and earn lasting recognition with winners permanently featured on the IAS website. Already a member? Login and submit your entry through our form! Not a member yet? Join IAS and take part in the next competition! | BEST IN SHOW & FIRST PLACE: ANTHURIUM—BILL ROTOLANTE Anthurium hybrid (faustomirandae × clarinervium) × ‘Ace of Spades Variegated’ (‘SKG Marble’) MOST UNUSUAL & FIRST PLACE: VARIOUS—BILL ROTOLANTE Adelonema sp. ‘Red Velvet’ PEOPLE'S CHOICE & FIRST PLACE: ALOCASIA—JOAN SAENZ Alocasia ‘Serendipity Variegated’ FIRST PLACE: MONSTERA—MARC GINGRAS Monstera deliciosa 'Mint' NOID FIRST PLACE: PHILODENDRON—JOCELYN HO Philodendron 'Belle Isle'
PAST AWARD WINNERS BEST IN SHOW 2024: Bill Rotolante | Anthurium hybrid (faustomirandae × clarinervium) × ‘Ace of Spades Variegated’ (‘SKG Marble’) MOST UNUSUAL 2024: Bill Rotolante | Adelonema sp. ‘Red Velvet’ PEOPLE’S CHOICE 2024: Joan Saenz | Alocasia ‘Serendipity Variegated’ FIRST PLACE – ALOCASIA 2024: Joan Saenz | Alocasia Serendipity Variegated FIRST PLACE – ANTHURIUM 2024: Bill Rotolante | Anthurium hybrid (faustomirandae × clarinervium) × Ace of Spades Variegated (‘SKG Marble’) FIRST PLACE – MONSTERA 2024: Marc Gingras | Monstera deliciosa 'Mint' NOID FIRST PLACE – PHILODENDRON 2024: Jocelyn Ho | Philodendron 'Belle Isle' FIRST PLACE – VARIOUS GENERA 2024: Bill Rotolante | Adelonema sp. ‘Red Velvet’ |
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