BFA Industry Awards 2024 Nominations

Thank you for taking a few minutes to cast your Nominations for the 2024 BFA Industry Awards.

This year we have made a number of changes to the rules and criteria of the awards. It is really important that you read everything before you begin to nominate your favourite or even nominate yourself.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT THE CRITERIA

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* 1. INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL FLORISTS 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. If you are a tutor and require a link to the form please leave your email address. The document will need to be completed by 5pm 31st May 2024

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* 2. 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.

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* 3. TRAINING PROVIDER OF THE YEAR.

This is open to all floristry 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.

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* 4. 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. 

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* 5. FLORISTRY SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

This category is open to any business providing a service to the Industry, excluding fresh floral products and Sundry suppliers.

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* 6. SUNDRIES SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

This category is open to all trade sundry suppliers to the industry who have local and/or national coverage.

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* 7. FLOWER SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

This award is open to trade flower suppliers to the industry, who do not have a UK base cash & carry premises. 

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* 8. 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.

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* 9. 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.

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* 10. RETAIL FLORIST OF THE YEAR
This category is for retail florists that offer exceptional customer service and use the highest quality flowers and exceptional skilled florists. These businesses must be operational 5 days per week and offer delivery services. 

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* 11. These nominations were provided by:

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