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The 30th annual Gateway to the Americas Cup is now underway in Orlando, Fla., bringing industry professionals from across the globe to compete in the coveted design competition.

From June 3 to 7 designers will be given five timed tasks of varying guidelines to complete over the course of the weekend. The competition awards winners more than $10,000 in scholarships and prize money.

On Friday, June 5, designers completed Task 1. Check back for more from the Gateway to the Americas Cup with coverage from Florists’ Review throughout the event.

TASK 1 : Inspired by Nature

  • TIME: 2 hours
    • First hour can be assisted: no fresh materials
    • Second hour is competitor only: flowers, foliage and plants are permitted at this point
  • SURPRISE PACKAGE: All materials provided
    • Little to all product can be used in the design
  • HEIGHT RESTRICTION: 7 feet/2.13 meters

Photos courtesy of Mark Anderson, FloristWare

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