The Prize Distribution Ceremony for the State-Level Flower Show-cum-Competition during the 25th Hornbill Festival 2024 was held on December 5th, 2024, at the Floral Galleria, Hortiscape, Naga Heritage Village, Kisama.

Minister for Women Resource Development & Horticulture, Salhoutuonuo Kruse, graced the occasion as the special guest, and Deputy Director of the Department of Horticulture, Neisetuonuo Debbie, chaired the event.
In her speech, the special guest, Salhoutuonuo Kruse, thanked God for giving her the time and opportunity to be a part of the ceremony. She emphasized the importance of the platform provided for participants to showcase their talents at the state level and thanked them for participating despite their busy schedules. She mentioned that every year, the competition continues to enthrall judges and the public alike, and this year was no exception. She added that the uniqueness and diversity in the arrangements displayed this year were a beautiful addition to the event.
She stated that efforts are being made to incentivize the floriculture sector to encourage more participants and create more opportunities for them. She thanked the Deputy Director and the Department for their relentless efforts in making the event a success and encouraged the participants to showcase their talents in such events for more exposure.
In her vote of thanks, AHO Chemlila Sangtam thanked the special guest for attending the program, the participants for their dedication and effort, and the department staff for providing avenues for the participants.
The welcome address was delivered by the Deputy Director of Horticulture. Later, Horticulture Inspector Thungchobeni Kikon informed that there were 98 participants in total, with 32 entries and 72 winners across 9 categories.
The special guest then presented the prizes to the winners in merit order. In the Ferns & Foliage/Indigenous & Exotic Category, Tina, Kedovino Lydia, and Moalemla were declared the winners, in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places respectively. In the Bulbs, Tubers & Rhizomes Category, the winners were Mary Kulnu, Meyieno Chuse, and Akumla Kichu.
In the Orchids- Indigenous Category, the winners were Anangbo, Kezhaleno, and Ngangbu.
In the Orchids- Hybrid Category, the winners were Diezevonuo Suokhrie, Neikhrietono Chuse, and Neikhrietono Chuse.
In the Bonsai Category, the winners were Dr. Vizovol Mekro, Ruungubino, and Khriebeino Kuotsu.
In the Perennial Category, the winners were Neigulienuo S. Jamir, Kevineinuo Khezhe, and Vivian.
In the Annuals & Biennials Category, the winners were Vivonuo Khezhie, Kikruhenuo Solo, and Neikhrietono Chuse.
In the Flower Arrangements- Fresh Category, the winners were Merina Kulnu, Mhalekuonuo Keretsu, and Keviyiephreu.
In the Flower Arrangements- Dry Category, the winners were Mhaleno Zashumo, Rokohuno, and Mhaleno Zashumo.
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