Cecil C. Roach Memorial Trophy

This trophy was originally awarded for an entry of four Hybrid Tea roses of the same or different varieties, in the red color class, each in a separate container. Currently the trophy is awarded for an entry of three floribunda sprays, same or different varieties, each in a separate container. This award honors Cecil Roach who resided at Rocky River, Ohio. He was active in the Buckeye District, serving as first Vice-President in 1961 and Secretary in 1962. He was the District’s Outstanding Consulting Rosarian in 1966.

Three (3) Floribunda sprays, same or different varieties

1986 Columbus Dr. John D. Pottschmidt

1987 Mentor Not Awarded

1988 Marion Peter Schneider

1989 Cincinnati Al & Susan Manke

1990 Columbus Susan Manke

1991 Akron Peter Schneider

1992 Columbus Randy & Terri Lady

1993 Dayton Ken Appelt

1994 North Olmsted Mame Koster

1995 Columbus Not Awarded

1996 Cincinnati Not Awarded

1997 Toledo Not Awarded

1998 Columbus Not Awarded

1999 Dayton Not Awarded

2000 Findlay Not Awarded

2001 Independence No Entry

2002 Marion No Entry

2003 Toledo Mark & Marie Jones

2004 Cincinnati Barbara & Jim Zimmerman