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Trophies, Bragging Rights & a Place in IAS History

Each year, IAS members bring their most stunning aroids to compete in our celebrated Aroid Awards—ranging from “Best in Show” to “Most Unusual” and “People’s Choice.”

Winners receive trophies, earn serious bragging rights, and—new for 2025—will be permanently memorialized on the IAS website in our showcase of award-winning plants.

2025 DEADLINES & DETAILS:

ENTRY FORM DUE

Monday, September 15 | By midnight EST

PLANT DROP OFF

Friday, September 19 | Between 10 am - 1 pm EST (local time)

Complete an entry card for each plant.

Fuchs Pavilion | Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo

PLANT PICK UP

Sunday, September 21 | 4 pm EST (local time)

Aroid Awards | Fuchs Pavilion | Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo

CATEGORIES | PRIZES | JUDGING

BEST IN SHOW | Trophy | Judged by Panel

MOST UNUSUAL | Trophy | Judged by Panel

FIRST PLACE (per genus) | Framed certificate | Judged by Panel

Anthurium
Philodendron
Monstera
Alocasia
Various Genera

PEOPLE'S CHOICE | Trophy | Voted on by Expo Attendees

HOW IT WORKS

Submit an entry form with the details for each plant. You’re welcome to submit more than one form.

Bring your plants during the designated drop-off time listed above and complete an entry card for each plant on-site.

Panel-judged awards take place Friday afternoon and are announced Saturday morning. The People’s Choice winner will be announced during the Member Dinner & Auction on Saturday evening.

PICK UP: Be sure to collect any plants at the time specified above. IAS is unable to store plants. Anything remaining after the deadline will be donated!

DEADLINES REMINDER: Review the header above for due dates related to:

Entry Form Submission
Plant Drop Off
Plant Pick-Up

Winners not only receive trophies and framed certificates—they also earn lasting recognition! All winning entries will be featured on the IAS website as part of a permanent digital showcase—it's a great way to earn bragging rights and share your prized plant with the global aroid community long after the Expo ends.

Thank you for helping make the IAS Tropical Plant Expo a true celebration of aroid diversity and excellence!