As always, Florist Magazine attended the BFA weekend. Not only the place for some interesting talks …. the Editor came back with a heap of notes!!! … but the place where both top students were recognised and the winners of the BFA Industry Awards announced.
Now in their 6th year, the Awards recognise all parts of the industry and whilst the majority are selected via a public vote, the categories for the florist website and shop of the year are based on 50% votes and 50% judge’s panel.
Not everyone could be there to receive their trophy but we bring you all the winners and pictures of those who were.
Student Awards
Level 4 - Higher Diploma
Highest Theory Mark Deborah Winthorpe (pictured below)
Highest Practical Mark Grace King
Level 5 - Master Diploma of Professional Floristry
Teleflower Cup for Highest Theory Mark
Dianne Fraser, (pictured below) Moreton Morrell
Teleflower Rose Bowl
Highest Practical Mark Hannah Shelbourn (pictured below), Askham Bryan College
Industry Awards
IoPF Floristry Student of The Year
Daisy Rocke, East Durham College, Durham
Floristry Tutor of The Year
Roseann McKelvie, Glasgow Clyde College, Lanarkshire
Above: Roseann McKelvie of Glasgow Clyde College
Floristry Training Provider of The Year
Askham Bryan College, York
Above: Askham Bryan tutors
Grower of the Year
Little Buds Peony Farm, Kent
National Flower Sender of The Year
direct2florist
Above: The Direct2Florist team
Floristry Service Provider of The Year
Bloom Local
Above: David Ragg, BloomLocal
Sundries Supplier of The Year
Country Baskets, Leeds, Yorkshire
Flower Supplier of The Year
Florismartdirect
Above: Merel and Ronald Van Den Burg, FlorismartDirect
Local Flower Wholesaler of The Year
BJ Richards, Saltash, Cornwall
Florist Website of The Year
Bluebell and Ivy, Ulverston, Cumbria- www.bluebellandivy.com
Above: Lauren Hart, Bluebell & Ivy in Ulverston
Retail Florist of The Year
Flowers by Donna Cornish, Launceston, Cornwall
Above: Donna Cornish of Donna Cornish Flowers
