Florida Sunshine Cup
Awarded at the National Convention
Originally established in 1974 through the donation of a cup by AHS Region 12, the Florida Sunshine Cup is now presented as a plaque. The award honors the hybridizer of the small- or miniature-flowered cultivar judged to be the most outstanding clump observed by attendees of the AHS National Convention tour gardens.
The recipient is determined by votes cast by convention attendees, and the results are announced at the National Convention Awards and Honors Banquet.
Award Winners
Catch Me If You Can
Award Year: 2026
Votes: 34
Hybridizer: Ottis Houston
Photo Credit: Melodye Campbell
Lil’ Black Buds
Award Year: 2025
Votes: 42
Hybridizer: Kenneth W. Begnaud
Dietmar’s Wisdom
Award Year: 2024
Hybridizer: Dominique Elliott
Baby Bear
Award Year: 2023
Votes: 72
Hybridizer: Darrel A. Apps
Faulkner’s Pinky Swear with Rick
Award Year: 2022
Votes: 47
Hybridizer: Simpson-R.
Bubbly
Award Year: 2021
Votes: 44
Hybridizer: Jan Joiner
Little Raven
Award Year: 2019
Votes: 45
Hybridizer: Grace Stamile
Halloween Green
Award Year: 2018
Hybridizer: Tim Herrington
Little Gold Nugget
Award Year: 2017
Votes: 36
Hybridizer: Tim Herrington
Brookwood Black Kitten
Award Year: 2016
Votes: 105
Hybridizer: Sharp
Mayor of Munchkinland
Award Year: 2015
Votes: 217
Hybridizer: Tim Herrington
Purple De Oro
Award Year: 2014
Votes: 56
Hybridizer: DeGroot, Inc.
Little Grapette
Award Year: 2013
Votes: 33
Hybridizer: Williamson
Little Boy Bob
Award Year: 2012
Votes: 38
Hybridizer: Warrell
Lil’ Black Buds
Award Year: 2011
Votes: 103
Hybridizer: Kenneth W. Begnaud
Leah Emily
Award Year: 2010
Votes: 101
Hybridizer: Threewitts
Micro Dots
Award Year: 2009
Votes: 38
Hybridizer: Trimmer-J.
Witches Wink
Award Year: 2008
Votes: 39
Hybridizer: Salter-E.H.
Broadway Attraction
Award Year: 2007
Hybridizer: Grace Stamile
Her Best Bloomers
Award Year: 2006
Hybridizer: Dr. Donald M. Herr