Contests and Entry Forms

Ready for some fun? Flowermart 2009 will continue to put on several fun contests plus a chance to win a lot of money and benefit the Flowermart Endowment Fund to boot! In the mean time here's a rundown of this year's winners.


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The Hilda Mae Snoops Art Contest 2008

Grand Prize Winner ($200):
Hannah Freedman, Roland Park Middle School
Artwork: Baltimore Map Collage
 
1st prize winner  ( $125): 
Michael Vargas, Bates Middle School
Artwork: Spring Flowers (Tempera)
 
2nd Prize ($75):
Teaunsha Holloman, Hamilton Middle School
Artwork: Flower (watercolor)
 
3rd Prize ($50):
Raeven Major, Patterson Park Charter Middle School
Artwork: Untitled (Tempera paint and pastel).

Archdiocese Co-Winners ($25): 
Alexandra De Ruggiero & Amy Genovese, St. Clare's School

A generous benefactor has contributed the prize money.


Photo: John Valentini Jr.

 

Flowermart Hat and Cap Contest

One of the most popular contests is the Flowermart Hat and Cap Contest with separate categories for youths and adults. It is sponsored by the Tremont Hotel. The 2008 contest winners are...

OVERALL WINNER:  Nora Worthington

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY WINNERS

Most Creative: Patricia
Best of Baltimore: Annette Butler
Pride of Preakness: Verna Adams Kindle
Fancy Florals: Rosemary

YOUTH CATEGORIES

Most Imaginative:  Liz
Floral Fantasy: Megan
Chesapeake Bay Hat: Brooke


Photo: John Valentini Jr.

Booth Decoration Contest

Another exciting contest we hold every year is the Booth Decoration Contest. We have seen some incredible exhibit designs over the years. and this year is no exception. The 2008 grand prize winner was Parks & People Foundation.

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY WINNERS

Arts and crafts:
FIRST PLACE: Patrinkets
SECOND PLACE: Danita Cobbs
THIRD PLACE: Art in Glass

Specialty Flowers:
FIRST PLACE:  Cylburn
SECOND PLACE:  Ladew
THIRD PLACE: In the Garden

Community Interest:
FIRST PLACE: Baltimore Opera
SECOND PLACE: Alliance Incorporated
THIRD PLACE: Radio Mass of Baltimore

Wellness:
FIRST PLACE: Maryland Board of Pharmacy
SECOND PLACE:  Chimes
THIRD PLACE: Future Care

Schools:
FIRST PLACE: Towson Catholic
SECOND PLACE:  Catholic High
THIRD PLACE: Ascension


Photos: Jo Suman.

Pet Parade & Mascot Contest
Sponsored by the Pretentious Pooch

And, yes, there is a new Flowermart Pet Mascot: Dweezil, a 4-year-old Newfoundland, therapy dog, show dog, owned by Linda Harris.

This year there was a second place pet: Scout a miniature bunny, owned by Sarah Beth Olson. 


Photos: Jo Suman.

Flowermart Superstar Contest

The sensation continued in 2008. The Flowermart Superstar contest, sponsored by the Radisson, saw 3 winners this year:

FIRST PLACE: Taylor Smith-Clark, singer
SECOND PLACE: Coryn Morrison, singer
THIRD PLACE: Sharron Powell, singer

Flowermart Red Hat Contest

New for 2008 was the Red Hat Contest.  It was open to ladies belonging to the many Red Hat Clubs in the area. This contest is sponsoredd by Baltimore Department of Recreation and Parks ad Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

Casual:
Olivia Stewart, Ladies of Grace

Crazy and Wild:
Elizabeth Tech, Absolutely Batty Hatties from Severna Park

Dress Up and Evening:
Cecilia Press, Sassy Chicks

Best in Show Winners:
FIRST PLACE: Betty Moch, Absolutely Batty Hatties from Severna Park
SECOND PLACE: Daryll Robinson, Red Hat Peppers of Highlandtown

50 / 50 Raffle
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50/50 Raffle

Play the 50/50 Raffle and win!!!! Last year’s pot was $800 and was won by Pat Ozborn. Congratulations!
Seller of most tickets ($50 prize): Robin Tate

In 2009 we expect even more participation. Tickets will be sold at the Flower Mart Information booth located across from the stage in the West Park. The drawing will take place on Saturday, May 3, at 6 P.M., but you do not need to be present to win. Price: one ticket for $5, three for $10. The profit will go to the Flowermart Endowment Fund, administered by the Baltimore Community Foundation.