Dunmow florist Terry Jack has been named one of the 100 Faces of Floristry to mark National Florist Day.
The awards, which were by nomination only, saw winners selected by a panel of expert judges who investigated each nominee in depth before making their final selection.
Terry, who works at the Rose Garden Florists, said: "I am thrilled and delighted to be part of such an illustrious group of industry cohorts.
"This was for everyone in the floristry sector, not just florists but growers, wholesalers, tutors, and drivers!"
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The 100 Faces of Floristry awards were organised by industry publication Florist Trade Magazine, together with the Good Florist Guide, to recognise all the talent that makes up the world of flowers, floristry and the people involved in the multi-million pound industry.
In the week-long run-up to National Florist Day, florists were given the chance to showcase their creations, which are used for a range of life occasions from happy to sad, and everything in between.
The Rose Garden, which is based at 16a High Street, has been trading in Dunmow since 2015, and is this year's winner of the British Floristry Association retail flower shop of the year.
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