Once again we had a great turnout of florists entering the FloriCon competitions.
Judged by the UK Floristry Judges Guild the 3 schedules took place over the Saturday and Sunday and with the competition room open all day, the designs were admired by many that had come to visit FloriCon over the weekend.
Thank you to the sponsors of the competitions, Floral Box , FloriGuard Insurance and The Floristry School.
Our theme for this years competitions was a Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Festival.
Schedule 1: Student competition.
Student competitions are for those at the start of their careers and are a fantastic way to dip your toe into the competition world. Many competitiors start here and are hooked for life!
The task was to create a design to be placed on a picnic table at the festival. Â The design must include an element that has been repurposed/reused or recycled.
1st place: Abby Metcalf
The Floristry School, SheffieldÂ
2nd place: Charlie Tribe
The Floristry School, Sheffield
 3rd place: Mariella Piccai
Doncaster College.
Schedule 3
Design and create a necklace to be worn at the festival. The design must include an element that has been repurposed/reused or recycled.
1st place: Abigail McGuire
The Floristry School, Sheffield
2nd place: Robyn Longden
Reaseheath College
3rd place: Violeta Veikniene
British Academy of Floral Art
Schedule 4
Create a design to be carried on the catwalk at the festival. The design must include an element that has been repurposed/reused or recycled.
1st place: Georgia Bilbie
The Floristry School, Sheffield
2nd place: Nicola Evans
Beau-k Florist
3rd place: Hannah Beckley
Moreton Morrell College
Abigail McGuire is presented with the THE JIMMY NUTTALL TROPHY.
The late Jimmy Nuttall worked and strived for perfection in workmanship, and yet constantly endeavoured to create innovative floral designs. The Jimmy Nuttall trophy is awarded to the competitor in any competition that the judges believe has created the most innovative design that typifies this ideology.
This is a very prestigious award and will only be given if the judges agree that the competition exhibit reaches this standard.
Congratulations to all who entered and we hope to see you at future competitions!
