Competitions
As the only UK trade association for florists recognised in Europe, the BFA is responsible for finding contestants for all the major European design competitions. This year we are holding the competition for the BFA Young Florist of the Year, who will go on to compete with young florists from all over Europe at Eurofleurs - which is to be held in England in July 2010. Next year, we will be looking for the BFA Florist of the Year, who will in turn go on to compete at the next Europa Cup, against many experienced florists from throughout Europe. We also find the finalists for the RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year, and Young Florist of the Year, with heats held at our regional BFA Local Hub Meetings.
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SUMMARY OF COMPETITIONS
The BFA Young Florist of the Year Competition finds a young florist (under 25 years of age), who goes on to compete for Great Britain in the Eurofleurs competition run by FLORINT every four years. (Next EuroFleurs 2013).
The BFA Florist of the Year Competition finds the florist competitor to represent Great Britain at the Europa Cup, run by FLORINT every four years (Next Europa Cup 2015).
We also run the heats for the RHS Chelsea Florist & Young Florist of the Year, at our regional BFA Local Meetings held around the country. Those qualifying at the BFA Local Meetings go on to compete at RHS Chelsea Flower Show held in May each year.
CURRENT TITLE HOLDERS
BFA Florist of the Year 2006 - Neil Whittaker NDSF FSF AIFD (Next competition October 2010)
BFA Young Florist of the Year 2009 - Joseph Massie (Next competition 2012)
RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year 2011 - Sarah Horne (Next competition May 2012)
RHS Chelsea Young Florist of the Year 2011 - Joseph Massie (Next competition May 2012)
Europa Cup 2007 - Nadine Weckardt, Germany (Next Europa Cup, 2011, Czech Republic)
Eurofleurs 2010 - Attilla Kiss, Hungary (Next Eurofleurs 2013)
