July Florist of the Month winner

Lesley Spencer, owner of Richmond Kurrajong Florist, was excited about her recent win as she was presented with the July Florist of the Month Award.

Consistently scoring highly in areas of shop appearance, presentation and product knowledge Lesley and her staff at Richmond Kurrajong Florist deserve to be recognised for their continuous hard work and dedication.

When asked why she loves being a florist, Lesley said “creating different designs and watching customers faces when they pick up their flowers. Whether it’s for a happy or sad occasion it’s a privilege to have the job of providing the flowers.”

Like most business owners, Lesley’s priority has always been to ensure her business runs smoothly and most importantly meets her customer’s requirements.

“We have flowers priced for every budget and only stock the freshest flowers”, said Lesley.

Congratulations Richmond Kurrajong Florist - July Florist of the Month Winner

Details: Richmond Kurrajong Florist, 253 Windsor Street, Richmond NSW P) 02 4578 2094

 

June Florist of the Month winner

Congratulations to The Flower Hut, located in South Hurstville, who have been awarded the June Sydney Markets Florist of the Month award. For Jodie Day, owner of The Flower Hut, this is yet another award she can add to her collection after taking out the 2006 Metropolitan Florist of the Year and also the Award of Excellence in 2007 and 2008.

After purchasing The Flower Hut from her previous employer 7 years ago, Jodie has registered the store in Florist of the Month program for the last 5 years. “The program gives my staff and I constant motivation to ensure the criteria of the program is met at all time. If there is a dirty vase or an item not priced we are like ‘what if the mystery shopper comes in? Quick! Fix it!’” said Jodie.

It is no wonder why The Flower Hut continually score highly in areas of customer service, shop appearance, presentation and product knowledge with Jodie travelling to the Sydney Flower Market 3 times a week to ensure all the flowers sold in her store are at their best.

As the June Florist of the Month winner, Jodie receives a $1,200 advertising package, 1 month free entry to Sydney Markets and a $100 gift voucher from our Sponsor A&L Florist Sundries.

Furthermore, The Flower Hut will be in the running for the Florist of the Year which will be presented the NSW Flower Growers Dinner Ball in October.

Congratulations The Flower Hut – June Florist of the Month Winner

Details: The Flower Hut, 64 Blakesley Rd, South Hurstville NSW P) 02 9547 1200

 

May Florist of the Month winner

The May Florist of the Month award has been awarded to Floranectar in Gladesville, owned by mother and daughter team Eileen Perri and Linetta Mohan.

Both Eileen and Linetta have only been in the florist industry for five years. After both working in other design industries, they thought they would combine there skills with their passion for flowers.

Not only is this a mother and daughter team, but the whole family is there to help out when needed. “Dad is indispensible as he helps set up and close the shop as well as helping me unload the van after the market run and supplying me with a much needed coffee!” said Linetta

This is the first time that Floranectar has participated in the Florist of the Month Program, scoring highly in areas of customer service, shop appearance and flower presentation. When asked how the program benefits the store, Linetta replied “we feel it’s an honour to be recognised as the Florist of the Month. This award gives the shop a more elite image and encourages us, as florists to continue producing stylish and unique work”

As the May Florist of the Month winner, Floranectar receives a $1,200 advertising package, 1 month free entry to Sydney Markets and a $100 gift voucher from A&L Florist Sundries, the proud sponsor of the 2010 Florist of the Month program.

Congratulations Floranectar – May Florist of the Month Winner

Details: Floranectar, 6 Monash Road, Gladesville NSW P) 02 9879 0834

 

April Florist of the Month winner

With the motto “nothing is impossible” it is no wonder Tulipanna have been awarded the April Sydney Markets Florist of the Month Award. This is another award that brother and sister team, George and Anna Pizanis, can add to their collection after winning the 2008 February Florist of the Month.

George and Anna have been running the shop located in one Australia’s most well known locations, Bondi for over 8 years.  They both cover all roles from displays and stocking to general operations, administrations and accounts.

Anna, no stranger to the business, understand what it takes to differentiate Tulipanna from its competitors.

“Our store prides itself on good quality and exceptional customer service constantly,” said Anna. “Predominantly we use word of mouth to name out their but we also advertise in our local newspaper,” said Anna.

Anna and George will have no trouble communicating their achievements to the local community and will certainly enjoy spending $1,200 on advertising to help promote Tulipanna.

Along with the advertising package, they will also receive a plaque which represents their achievements, $100 gift voucher from our sponsor A&L Florist Sundries, free parking at Sydney Flower Market for one month and entry into the Florist of the Year awards which will be presented at the NSW Flower Growers Ball.

Congratulations Tulipanna – April Florist of the Month Winner

Details: Tulipanna Flowers, 133 Bondi Road, Bondi NSW P) 02 9387 3991

 

March Florist of the Month winner

Waldon’s Flower Shop is no stranger to winning Florist of the Month awards, and here is another one that Kylie Waldon, owner of Waldon’s Flower Shop, can add to her collection.

With her parents owning a stall at the Sydney Flower Markets, Kylie always knew she wanted to be involved with flowers.

“I decided I wanted to work with flowers from a young age and growing was not for me so I decided being a florist was the way forward for me,” said Kylie.

Kylie and her team understand the importance of differentiating her store from the competitors by spending a lot of time focusing on maintaining their high standards of customer service.

Most business owners would say it was a challenge managing more than one store but along with the store in The Junction, Kylie also owns a store in Kotara Westfield’s and manages to come to the markets three times a week while raising a young family.

“The birth of my son has helped me concentrate working ‘on’ my business rather than working ‘in’ the business.”

Congratulations Waldon’s Flower Shop – March Florist of the Month Winner

Details: Waldon’s Flower Shop, Shop 1/192 Union Street, The Junction, NSW P) 02 4969 2407

 

February Florist of the Month winner

Congratulations to the owners of Flower Avenue, husband and wife team Vincent and Annie Goh, for being awarded the first award of the year in the Florist of the Month program.

Their commitment to providing quality flowers and wonderful customer service is exemplified within their teams focus on customer service and amazing product knowledge.

Annie uses the feedback from the mystery shopping program for self evaluation of the store and also helps improve the day to day operation of the business.

Vincent and Annie have been participating in the Florist of the Month program for several years. They have won numerous awards including three Awards of Excellence in the 2006, 2008 and 2009 Florist of the Year awards program.

When asked why she loves being a florist, Annie said “being able to send a message of love, tribute, celebration or even sorrow. The emotional energy invested into each floral creation sends its own individual message.”

Congratulations Flower Avenue – February Florist of the Month Winner!

Details: Flower Avenue, 111a Midson Road, Epping, NSW P) 02 9876 3740