Awards Entry Criteria

Nominations for all categories close at 5pm on Monday 11th May 2026.

 

All nominees must be members of the BFA or IPF to participate in the Industry Awards. 

The only exception is nominees listed in the student category; however they must be enrolled at a member College or Training School. Further information may be requested from any nominee to help verify eligibility.

 

Awards Categories 2026

Floristry Student of the Year

Open to students currently studying a professional floristry qualification, at a Member College or Training School. Nominations may only be made by a tutor and must include a short supporting statement. Nominated students must then complete a formal entry submission, before 5pm on 30th June 2026.

In order for the entry to be judged, the student must provide:

  • Completed entry form
  • A photograph of themselves, with permission for use


Floristry Tutor of the Year

Open to full or part-time floristry tutors teaching a professional floristry qualification. To be considered for judging the tutor needs to have a valid IPF membership.

Required by 5pm, 30th June 2026:

  • Completed entry form
  • A photograph of themselves, with permission for use
  • Confirmation of qualification(s) delivered in 2025/26
  • Valid IPF membership number


Training Provider of the Year 

Open to BFA Member Colleges or Training Schools delivering professional floristry qualifications.

Required by 5pm, 30th June 2026:

  • Completed entry form
  • A team photograph, with permission for use
  • Confirmation of qualifications delivered in 2024/25


Grower of the Year

Open to cut flower, foliage and/or plant growers supplying the UK floristry industry. The grower can be based in the UK or abroad.

Required by 5pm, 30th June 2026:

  • Completed entry form
  • A photograph of the team or premises, with permission for use
  • A company logo, with permission for use
  • Social media handles


Floristry Service Provider of the Year

Open to businesses providing services to the industry (excluding fresh flower and sundry suppliers).

Required by 5pm, 30th June 2026:

  • Completed entry form
  • A photograph of the team or premises, with permission for use
  • A company logo, with permission for use
  • Social media handles


Sundries Supplier of the Year

Open to trade sundry suppliers with local and/or national coverage.

Required by 5pm, 30th June 2026:

  • Completed entry form
  • A photograph of the team or premises, with permission for use
  • A company logo, with permission for use
  • Social media handles


Flower Supplier of the Year

Open to trade flower suppliers without a UK-based cash & carry premises.

Required by 5pm, 30th June 2026:

  • Completed entry form
  • A photograph of the team or premises, with permission for use
  • A company logo, with permission for use
  • Social media handles


Local Flower Wholesaler of the Year

Open to independent or individual franchise wholesalers with UK-based cash & carry premises supplying fresh materials to the floristry industry.

Required by 5pm, 30th June 2026:

  • Completed entry form
  • A photograph of the team or premises, with permission for use
  • A company logo, with permission for use
  • Social media handles

Sustainability Advocate of the Year

Open to individuals and businesses demonstrating outstanding work towards a more sustainable future for the industry. This may include initiatives within their own operations and working practices, or broader efforts that create positive impact across the wider industry.

Required by 5pm, 30th June 2026:

  • Completed entry form
  • A photograph of the individual/team or premises, with permission for use
  • A company logo (if applicable), with permission for use
  • Social media handles

Shining Star Award

Open to any individual working within the floristry industry or its supply chain, who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to their role and/or have gone above and beyond their professional responsibilities to create a positive impact within their workplace, industry, or local community.

All nominees must be members of the BFA or IPF, or work for a business which is a BFA member.

 

Required by 5pm, 30th June 2026:

  • Completed entry form
  • A photograph of themselves, with permission for use
  • A company logo (where applicable), with permission for use
  • Social media handles

 

Wedding / Event Florist of the Year

Open to wedding and event florists demonstrating exceptional customer service, design skill, and flower quality.

Required by 5pm, 30th June 2026:

  • Completed entry form
  • A photograph of themselves or the team (if applicable), with permission foruse
  • Photographs of completed wedding/event designs, with permission for use
  • A company logo, with permission for use
  • Social media handles
  • Evidence of current BFA logo and backlink on website homepage


Retail Florist of the Year

Open to shop or studio-based retail florists that offer exceptional customer service and high-quality flowers, operating at least five days per week and offering delivery services.

Required by 5pm, 30th June 2026:

  • Completed entry form
  • A photograph of themselves or the team (if applicable), with permission for use
  • Photographs of interior and exterior of business premises, with permission for use
  • Photograph of delivery vehicle, with permission for use
  • Photographs of work created, with permission for use
  • A company logo, with permission for use
  • Social media handles
  • Evidence of current BFA logo and backlink on website homepage