Competitions As a floral designer, competing is a great way to fine-tune your skills and get real, honest feedback from qualified judges and veteran industry professionals. There is no better way to develop as a designer and further your career! Competing can be a little outside of your comfort zone, but that’s where you truly experience the challenges and gain the creative fuel that helps you grow! We highly encourage all of our customers to participate in competition opportunities. We host two annual competitions: the Designer of the Year Competition (which is paired with the student exhibition for up-and-coming designers with less than three years’ experience or those currently enrolled in classes) and the black binder Wedding Design Competition. The Designer of the Year Competition is split into two rounds. The preliminary round occurs during our Fall & Winter Classic design show, where the competitors are narrowed down to six finalists who go on to compete at the Minneapolis Home & Garden Show the following spring. The Wedding Design Competition is a black binder, photo-based competition for wedding designers. Photos of your work are submitted for judging by a panel of five designers, and the winner receives a $1,000 marketing package to help promote your business! You can learn more about these competitive opportunities on our website at www.koehlerdramm.com/competition. As a Koehler & Dramm customer, you have access to some of the best and most valuable professionals, resources, and tools in the industry: Customer Perks • Our sales staff is second to none in their knowledge, dedication, and service—YOU are their #1 priority! • Our custom arrangements and pre-made garlands are made-to-order, customized to your creative vision, and executed flawlessly to save you time, stress, and money when you’re doing events. • Our on-site learning facility (KDIOF) holds classes year-round to help you hone and develop your skills as a professional designer. The learning never stops! • Our in-house marketing and graphics department can provide high- quality photographs, custom designed posters, media kits, and more to help make promoting your business easier. • Our user-friendly e-commerce website makes it easy to shop for what you need, when you need it – even at 2:00 AM from your couch! • Our highly qualified staff includes three (3!) AIFD designers, who are always ready to offer friendly, expert advice to aid you on your floral journey. • Our expert buyers source product from farms all over the world, as well as locally, to ensure the availability of in-demand blooms.
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