Floral Creations

Sharon has never been one to talk about her awards and honors, so please allow her “pr partner” (and husband), Joe, to explain this section.

“It’s been an honor for me to see the joy and satisfaction Sharon receives from designing floral arrangements that provide pleasure and eye-appealing satisfaction to other people who see them. Her work has not gone unrecognized either.  I know she has a drawer full of ribbons and rosettes plus plaques and certificates.”

Joe Yantis

Some of Sharon’s awards and recognitions include:

Earning three “Peoples Choice Award” at the Festival of Trees sponsored by the Junior League of Kalamazoo. www.jlkalamazoo.org  Sharon has donated her creations (wreaths, swags, wall trees, door pieces, centerpieces etc.) dating back more than ten years ago.

Four different “Table Artistry Awards” at Flower Shows including the latest at the Kalamazoo Garden Club’s show held at the Air Zoo in 2007.

First-place in 2000 National Flower Show in San Diego, California (as part of the National Garden Club meeting).

Invited to exhibit her work for the Opening of Grand Rapids Meijer Gardens in 1996

Multiple Presidential Citations through Garden Clubs.

Countless First and Second place ribbons for horticultural exhibits.

Sharon’s garden has been selected for several garden tours sponsored by various garden clubs.

Sharon has earned her credentials as a flower show judge and has judged numerous shows and participates in continuing education courses around the United States for flower arranging and landscape design.