Phil
Rulloda, AIFD,
AAF, PFCI
Mr. Rulloda is widely acclaimed as one of America's leading floral designers, educators and commentators. He has appeared throughout the world as a featured speaker and designer for the industry's world-wide events. Phil has been a guest lecturer and designer in over 500 programs. His award-winning designs have been featured in publications both within and outside the industry. Phil was invited to the White House to assist in Christmas decorating and has been a visitor in many foreign countries at the invitation of heads of State.
After winning four first place awards in the coveted FTD America's Cup competition he went on to take two first place awards in the Global Inter-floral Competition. Phil then took two more first place awards at the Atlanta Invitational Competition. This gives Phil a total of eight first places in National and International competition, a mark not yet equaled among his peers.
In addition, Phil has judged the Las Floristas Pageant of Headdresses in Hollywood, assisted float companies in the Tournament of Roses Parade and contributed his design expertise to the 1984 Summer Olympic Games.
Phil is a member of the American Academy of Florists, the American Institute of Floral Designers and the Professional Floral Commentators International. He has served on the advisory board for Flowers & Magazine. Phil was also the first inductee into the Arizona Floriculture Hall of Fame. Phil was awarded the first ever AIFD Award of Design Influence which was created to recognize floral designers who have made a significant impact on the art of floral design in America.
Phil's goal is to globally share his love for flowers with each of his students. His passion for design, along with his youthful and vibrant personality reaches out and touches the soul of his every student and brings out his or her best for all the world to see.
Below is a brief list of awards and distinctions that have been bestowed upon Phil to honor his unique abilities and contributions to the floral industry. As well as many of the programs in which Phil has participated:
First Annual - Phil Rulloda Award This award is presented each year to an individual within the floral industry that displays distinction in design and who demonstrates the characteristics most closely mirroring the purpose of the association. These are emphasis on education, achievement in floral design, and linkage within the floral community. |
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