International Aroid Society - Expo

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AROID AWARDS SUBMISSION

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 2026 - will be permanently memorialized on the IAS website in our showcase of award-winning plants.

2026 DEADLINES & DETAILS:

ENTRY FORM DUE

Monday, September 14 | By midnight EST

PLANT DROP OFF

Friday, September 18 | 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 20 | 4 pm EST (local time)

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

CATEGORIES | PRIZES | JUDGING

Denis Rotolante’s Best in Show Award

Enid Offolter’s People’s Choice Award - Voted by Expo Attendees

Tim Anderson’s Best Anthurium

Simon Mayo’s Best Philodendron

David Scherberich’s Best Monstera

Peter Boyce’s Best Alocasia

We’re also expanding the awards this year with new categories that celebrate the creativity and artistry of our community:

Tom Croat’s Most Unusual

John Banta’s Best of Others

Marie Nock’s Best Flower Arrangement

Stripey Crochet Award

Barry Schwartz’s Best Aroid Art Award

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!