BFA Industry Awards 2023 criteria for entry

Tips for entering

Complete all the questions requested under each category. Those not listed do not require specific information to be sent.
For retail and wedding/event categories you will be asked to tell us what was achieved, how it was achieved, the bigger picture and how this was affected by your entry
Within your submission Retail Florist of the Year and Wedding/Event Florist of the Year you are required to send a maximum of 8 supporting images. Make sure these are clear and are relevant to your entry.
Ensure that you are familiar with the word count limits as you write in the online document.
Read the questions and focus your answers
Make your submission early and don’t leave it to the last minute
Keep your entry simple and to the point but be passionate and interesting
Finally check your entry before submitting

This year the BFA are using a new platform which will allow us to collect nominations and entries in a more professional manner. This is intended to make the process easier for all. For each category simply follow the links below.

Institute of Professional Florist Student of the Year

This category is open to all students who are currently studying a recognised qualification in floristry at a college/university or in a work-based apprenticeship. This category can only be nominated by a tutor. The nomination will require a short questionnaire to be completed by the tutor before shortlisted. In order for votes to be accepted for the IPF Student of the Year 2023, the following information is required from the Tutor by 5pm 20th June 2023.

Students Name (must have IPF Membership)
An up to date photograph of the student and permission to use this photograph at the Awards Evening or BFA website.
Tutor to complete the submission and application by 5pm 20th June 2023.

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE AWARDS PLATFORM. DO NOT SEND VIA EMAIL.

Floristry Tutor of the Year

This is open to all floristry tutors (full or part time) who teach a formal qualification in floristry with accreditation recognised by industry. The workplace or the Tutor must be BFA or IPF Member. In order for your votes to be accepted for the Floristry Tutor of the Year 2023, the following information is required from you by 5pm 7th August 2023

Confirmation of which formal qualification and level / levels you have tutored in the academic year of 2022/2023.
An up to date photograph of yourself and permission to use this photograph at the Awards Evening or BFA website.
The workplace or the Tutor must be BFA or IPF Members.
Complete the submission and application by midday 5pm 7th August 2023.

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE AWARDS PLATFORM. DO NOT SEND VIA EMAIL.

Training Provider of the Year

This is open to all training providers who deliver City & Guilds/ Apprenticeship or University qualifications recognised by the Industry. This can be done in purpose built premises ( i.e. College) or through work based learning (i.e Apprenticeship) All Training Providers must be a member of the BFA. In order for your votes to be accepted for the Training Provider of the Year 2023, the following information is required from you by 5pm 7th August 2023

Confirmation of which formal qualification and level / levels the provider has taught in the academic year of 2022/2023.
An up to date photograph of your team (with or without students) and permission to use this photograph at the Awards Evening or BFA website

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE AWARDS PLATFORM. DO NOT SEND VIA EMAIL.

Grower of the Year

This category is open to both cut flower and/or plant growers supplying the Florist Industry. Growers can be based in the UK or abroad. The BFA may request further information from the grower if necessary. Corporate members only can make use of the Corporate BFA membership logo on marketing material, website etc.. In order for your votes to be accepted for the Grower of the Year 2023, the following information is required from you by 5pm 7th August 2023

Complete the submission and application by midday 5pm 7th August 2023.
An up to date photograph of your team / premises / products or logo/social media handles and permission to use this photograph at the Awards Evening.

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE AWARDS PLATFORM. DO NOT SEND VIA EMAIL.

Floristry Service Provider of the year

This category is open to any business providing a service to the Industry, excluding fresh floral products and flower sending networks. In order for your votes to be accepted for the Floristry Service Provider of the Year 2023, the following information is required from you by 5pm 7th August 2023

Complete the submission and application by 5pm 7th August 2023.
An up to date photograph of your team / premises / products or logo/social media handles and permission to use this photograph at the Awards Evening.

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE AWARDS PLATFORM. DO NOT SEND VIA EMAIL.

Sundries Supplier of the Year

This category is open to all trade sundry suppliers to the industry who have local and/or national coverage. In order for your votes to be accepted for the Sundries Supplier of the year 2023, the following information is required from you by 5pm 7th August 2023

Complete the submission and application by 5pm 7th August 2023.
An up to date photograph of your team / premises / products or logo/social media handles and permission to use this photograph at the Awards Evening.

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE AWARDS PLATFORM. DO NOT SEND VIA EMAIL.

National Flower Sender of the Year

This award is open to any Flower Sending Network. This award is open to any flower sending network. The company must deliver in the UK and use independent florists as their network to execute orders. In order for your votes to be accepted for the National Flower Sender of the Year 2023, the following information is required from you by 5pm 7th August 2023.

Complete the submission and Application by 5pm 7th August 2023.
An up to date photograph of your team / premises / products or logo/social media handles and permission to use this photograph at the Awards Evening.

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE AWARDS PLATFORM. DO NOT SEND VIA EMAIL.

Flower Supplier of the Year

This category is open to trade flower suppliers to the industry, who do not have a UK base cash & carry premises. In order for your votes to be accepted for the Flower Supplier of the Year 2023, the following information is required from you by 5pm 7th August 2023

Complete the submission and application by 5pm 7th August 2023.
An up to date photograph of your team / premises / products or logo/social media handles and permission to use this photograph at the Awards Evening.

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE AWARDS PLATFORM. DO NOT SEND VIA EMAIL.

Local Flower Wholesaler of the Year

This category is open to all independent or individual franchise wholesalers with a UK base supplying florists from a cash & carry premises. In order for your votes to be accepted for the Local Flower Wholesaler of the Year 2023 the following information is required from you by 5pm 7th August 2023

Complete the submission and application by midday 5pm 7th August 2023.
An up to date photograph of your team / premises / products or logo and permission to use this photograph at the Awards Evening.

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE AWARDS PLATFORM. DO NOT SEND VIA EMAIL.

Wedding/Event Florist of the Year

This category is for wedding/event florists that offer exceptional customer service, use the highest quality flowers and exceptional skilled florists.
The following information is required from you by 5pm 7th August 2023

Complete the submission and application by 5pm 7th August 2023.
Confirmation of your BFA and/or IPF Membership Number.
Confirmation of contact details to be found on your website.
Confirmation the current BFA Logo and backlink to the BFA website is found on the home page of your website.
Up to date pictorial evidence of your weddings/events, staff (if applicable) and designs with permission to use these photographs at the Awards Evening or BFA website. You must also provide your Logo.

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE AWARDS PLATFORM. DO NOT SEND VIA EMAIL.

Retail Florist of the Year

This category is for Retail florists that offer exceptional customer service, use the highest quality flowers and exceptional skilled florists. These businesses must be operational 5 days per week and offer delivery services. This category can be entered by shop or studio florists.
The following information is required from you by 5pm 7th August 2023

Complete the submission and application by 5pm 7th August 2023.
Confirmation of your BFA and/or IPF Membership Number.
Two photographs of your premises, one exterior, one interior
A team or individual photograph (wearing uniform, if applicable)
Photograph of a delivery vehicle
Three photographs, examples of your floristry any designs.
Copy of your Business Card
Website address and online shop
Pictorial evidence of the BFA Logo being used
Confirmation the current BFA Logo and backlink to the BFA website is found on the home page of your website.

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE AWARDS PLATFORM. DO NOT SEND VIA EMAIL.

Please note all finalists must be represented at the Awards Evening, held on Saturday 14^th October 2023 at

Burleigh Court,
Off Ashby Road (A512),
Loughborough University (West Park),
Loughborough, Leicestershire,
LE11 3GR

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Supporting Images

Images must be original and in jpeg format as they will be used on the large screens at the award ceremony if successful. These images will become the property of the British Florist Association for the purpose of the Industry Awards and any/all of these images may be used during the event and on any media that the BFA should choose. By sending this information you are agreeing to allow the images to be used at any time by the BFA.

These images may be used during the presentation should you be lucky enough to be a winner.

Please check all submitted details are accurate. It is your responsibility that information sent is correct. Once your entry is received, you will hear from us in due course, should you become a finalist.

THE JUDGES

The Industry Award panel are a team of individuals who are experienced in floristry businesses from across the industry, providing a comprehensive representation of the BFA membership.

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