Phil Rulloda
Encyclopedia
Phil Rulloda is an American
floral designer, floral design
teacher and author
. He has appeared nationally and internationally as a featured speaker and presenter in more than 500 floral industry
events.
His guest appearances include Christmas decorating at the White House
during the Gerald Ford
administration and designing for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games.
Rulloda co-authored and published Contemporary and Tropical Floral Design with Silverio Casabar in 1990, with a second printing released in 1998. He is the owner and head instructor at the Phil Rulloda Southern California School of Floral Design in Anaheim, California
.
Phil owns and teaches the classes at the Southern California School of Floral Design in Anaheim, CA http://www.philrulloda.com/. He has thousands of students across the world. Rulloda and his family own and operate Avante Garden Florist in Anaheim CA. In April 2010 the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) Association has awarded Rulloda a lifetime membership for his years of service and work for the association.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
floral designer, floral design
Floral design
Floral design is the art of using plant materials and flowers to create a pleasing and balanced composition. Evidence of refined floristry is found as far back as the culture of Ancient Egypt....
teacher and author
Author
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. He has appeared nationally and internationally as a featured speaker and presenter in more than 500 floral industry
Floral industry
The floral industry is one of the major industries in many developing and underdeveloped countries. Floriculture as an industry began in the late 19th century in England, where flowers were grown on a large scale on the vast estates. The present day floral industry is a dynamic, global,...
events.
His guest appearances include Christmas decorating at the White House
White House
The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., the house was designed by Irish-born James Hoban, and built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia sandstone in the Neoclassical...
during the Gerald Ford
Gerald Ford
Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974...
administration and designing for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games.
Rulloda co-authored and published Contemporary and Tropical Floral Design with Silverio Casabar in 1990, with a second printing released in 1998. He is the owner and head instructor at the Phil Rulloda Southern California School of Floral Design in Anaheim, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
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National and international floral design competitions
- Grand Champion and First Place Awards in Bridal Bouquet, Table Decor, Designer's Choice and State Category of the FTDFTDFTD may refer to:* Field test display, a software application on mobile phones* Financial Times Deutschland, a German language financial newspaper based in Hamburg, Germany, published by Gruner + Jahr...
America's Cup, 1974 - First Place in Theme Category and Impromptu Design, InterfloraInterfloraInterflora is the most commonly used name for a group of organisations worldwide, providing florists with a brand under which flowers can be purchased and delivered to 140 countries, most with their own partnership, or unit.- History :...
Europa/World Cup, 1976 - First Place in Table Decor and State Category, FTDFTDFTD may refer to:* Field test display, a software application on mobile phones* Financial Times Deutschland, a German language financial newspaper based in Hamburg, Germany, published by Gruner + Jahr...
Atlanta Invitational Competition, 1977 - To this current date, Phil has won the most awards for floral designs nationally and internationally making him the top designer in the world.
Phil owns and teaches the classes at the Southern California School of Floral Design in Anaheim, CA http://www.philrulloda.com/. He has thousands of students across the world. Rulloda and his family own and operate Avante Garden Florist in Anaheim CA. In April 2010 the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) Association has awarded Rulloda a lifetime membership for his years of service and work for the association.
Awards
- 1987 - First Inductee, Arizona Floriculture Hall of Fame
- 1991 - First Recipient, American Institute of Floral DesignersAmerican Institute of Floral DesignersThe American Institute of Floral Designers , established in 1965, is a the oldest and largest non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and promoting the art of floral design as a professional career...
Award of Design Influence - 1200 - Recipient, Floral State Floral Association Place in the Sun Award
- 2003 - Recipient, Tennessee State Floral Association Hall of Fame Award
- 2004 - Recipient, Society of American Florists Tommy Bright Award
- 2007 - Recipient, American Institute of Floral DesignersAmerican Institute of Floral DesignersThe American Institute of Floral Designers , established in 1965, is a the oldest and largest non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and promoting the art of floral design as a professional career...
Award of Distinguished Service to the Floral Industry