Maintaining excellence in judging floristry
The Floristry Judges Guild sets the standard for how floristry competitions are run, ensuring consistency in all aspects of judging, and upholding the highest standards and quality for floristry competitors. .
Established to create a level playing field in the world of competition floristry, in the UK and Ireland.
Our Services
As well as providing the judges that you'll see at any competition, the Guild also offers a range of services to anyone wanting to stage a competition. These include:
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General advice
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Schedule writing, including working with sponsors/products
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Organising stewards for competitions
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Supplying professional accredited floristry judges
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Organising competitor Q&A sessions prior to a competition
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Providing competitor feedback from the judges after the competition.
Train to be a Judge
The Guild is currently working on the next round of Judges training, planned to start in 2023. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of the Judges Guild and support the floristry industry through sharing your knowledge and expertise with competitors.
Judges’ training is a rigorous programme of training over 18 months to 2 years, including attendance at study weekends, zoom training sessions, shadow judging at competitions around the UK and a final examination.
If you would like to find out more, please read the document Your Questions Answered, which details the eligibility requirements, the costs, and other useful information.
If you are ready to apply download and complete the Application Form.
Completed forms should be emailed to training@floristryjudgesguild.co.uk.
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Maintaining excellence in judging floristry
Becoming a Judge
To become a qualified UK floristry judge and member of the Judges Guild, you must first undertake a rigorous 18 month to two-year training programme and pass an examination as set by the UKFJG.
The training will cover aspects of floristry judging to enhance and develop floristry knowledge and judging skills. There will be a focus on practical judging, understanding the judging facets and how to award marks. The discipline of the competition room will be discussed, together with stewarding and schedule writing. Giving commentary and feedback will also be practised.
Judges must also maintain their continuous professional development to remain a Guild member, attending at least one study day in a consecutive three-year period.