The BFA Awards has been created to highlight and celebrate all the dedicated and hard working people that make up the floral industry. Its intention is to raise the awareness of our skills, celebrate achievements and create an amazing opportunity to connect to the public.
Year on year this awards ceremony has grown and become an eagerly anticipated event. Each category has its own set of criteria for entry and the winners marks are made up of a panel of industry experts as well as public vote. It truly represents the best of the best and we are proud to showcase the work of all involved.
How it works
17th May – Nominations open 12pm
20th June – Nominations close 5pm
21st June – Verification begins
19th July – Shortlist announced 12pm
7th August – Questionnaires must be completed and submitted for relevant categories 5pm
9th August – Voting opens and Judging begins 12pm Public voting (one per person). An international panel of industry leaders & professionals will judge in each category, their marks will be averaged to find the judges favourites based on the submission criteria.
21st September – Judging closes 12pm.
26th September – Finalists announced 12pm Public votes are combined with judges votes to find the winner.
14th October – Winners announced at Industry Awards Evening
The awards evening will take place Saturday 14th October at the BFA Awards ceremony held at:
Burleigh Court,
Off Ashby Road (A512),
Loughborough University (West Park),
Loughborough, Leicestershire,
LE11 3GR
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TICKETS FOR THE EVENING WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY.
Nikki Meader, Chair of the BFA, acts as moderator and checks all the marks after the voting and judging finishes.
The Categories
Best of Luck to you all! we look forward to celebrating with you in October!
