2022 competition information

It’s been almost 2 years since the last floristry competition took place in person but at the BFA we have continued with virtual heats of the WorldSkills and a WorldSkills national final in November 2021. The UK Floristry Judges Guild held their own photographic competition in 2021 and we look forward to another later in … Read more

Interflora – Florist of the Year competition open

Interflora’s Florist of the Year Competition is Back! Interflora is once again looking for talented florists from across the UK and Ireland to enter their prestigious Florist of the Year competition. For the first time ever, the competition is open to all florists in the UK and Ireland, not just Interflora members. And in another … Read more

World Skills 2019 finalists announced

WorldSkills UK is a set of dynamic skills competitions for young people and adults, designed and delivered by industry experts. Worldskills UK run each year in over 70 skills across the UK. Top scorers from across the regional heats and selection events are invited to compete at National Finals at WorldSkills UK Live. Visit World … Read more

Helen goes to China

Helen Pannitt is the owner of BFA member Helen James Flowers in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Following on from the success at Chelsea this year, she was contacted by the China Flower Association inviting her to compete as the UK representative in the 2019 World Floral Art contest being held at the International Horticulture Expo in … Read more

RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year Competition 2019

RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year competition is held in the heart of the world’s most famous flower show, within the Great Pavilion. This showcase of exceptional skills of professional florists always leaves the Chelsea visitors in awe. The 32 florists across two sessions will be representing British Floristry to the 100,000’s and the millions that watch the … Read more

RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year Winners 2019

RHS YOUNG CHELSEA FLORIST OF THE YEAR – Second session Congratulations to Elizabeth Newcombe; The RHS Young Chelsea Florist of the Year 2019! Elizabeth Newcombe, Rhubarb & Bramley Award: WINNER! Gold Medal Congratulations to Helen Pannitt; The RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year 2019! Winner – Helen Pannitt From Helen James Flowers. Award: Gold Medal RHS Chelsea … Read more

Laura Leong secure her place to represent the UK at the Interflora World Cup

Laura Leong secure her place to represent the UK at the Interflora World Cup. Congratulations Laura! Laura Leong pumped the air as the scores were announced, she had beating off stiff competition will now go forward to represent the UK at the Interflora World Cup at the Philadelphia Flower Show in 2019. The finals, which took … Read more

RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year 2018

Congratulations to:Ellouise Hasler-Stott RHS Young Chelsea Florist of the Year 2018! & Rebecca Hough RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year 2018! Scroll down to see all the design image and medal positions. RHS Chelsea Young Florist of the Year 2018 First session After staging Sunday night the thrones created by our under 25yrs will be … Read more

RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year 2017

THE 2017 RHS CHELSEA FLORIST OF THE YEAR RESULTS! Congratulations to:Hannah Mae Lane RHS Young Chelsea Florist of the Year 2017& Victoria Clemson RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year Winner 2017 Victoria Clemson  RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year Winner 2017 Kite weight: 5.89 kg Winner of the overall competition – RHS Chelsea Florist of the … Read more

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