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ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW
FLORISTRY COMPETITION
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INTRODUCTION
Conducted by The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA), the Royal Queensland
Show Floristry Competition (RQSFC) has been established to celebrate excellence in the art of floristry.
Providing Florists from Queensland and across Australia with an essential benchmarking opportunity, the competition is
open to both students and floristry professionals alike.
Judging will take place during the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) in August at the Flower and Garden Precinct located at
the iconic Old Museum.
WHY YOU SHOULD ENTER
There are many reasons to enter, including:
¡ Entrants are provided an unparalleled opportunity to benchmark their floral arrangements against their peers.
¡ Entrants will have the ability to promote their business to over 350,000 attendees at the Royal Queensland Show
¡ Medal-winning entrants will be provided with a Marketing & PR Tool Kit including electronic marketing material such
as Gold, Silver and Bronze medals to assist with promoting their performance to use when marketing their service,
business or products with a seal of quality.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW WHEN ENTERING
¡ The RQSFC is a credible and impartial competition conducted by one of Australia’s most highly esteemed Royal
Agricultural Societies, the RNA, the organisation responsible for the Royal Queensland Show and the Royal
Queensland Food & Wine Show.
¡ The judging panel boasts some of the Australian’s most highly respected florists and educators.
¡ Entries are judged on their own merits against a set of criteria (see ‘Scoring & Medals’ for details).
1Floristry COMPETITION CLASSES Class 1 Wedding floristry - Professional Theme: Wedding table centerpiece – suitable for a formal wedding table. Entry fee: $25 Exhibitors must include a proportion of Queensland-grown flowers —all species and cultivars accepted. Exhibit will be displayed and judged alongside other entrants along a formal wedding table setting. Container, materials and flowers to be supplied by the entrant. Exhibit must be suitably sized as a wedding table centrepiece and suited to withstand five days indoor display time. Class 2 Corporate floristry - Open Theme: Queensland tropical Living – suitable for a table centrepiece Entry fee: $25 Open to all professional, student and amateur floral designers. Exhibitors must include a proportion of Queensland-grown tropical flowers and foliage —all species and cultivars accepted. Container, materials and flowers to be supplied by the entrant. Exhibit must be suited to withstand five days indoor display time. Top 40cm x 40cm, Height 90cm. Class 3 Wedding floristry - Student Theme: Wedding table centerpiece – suitable for a formal wedding table. Entry fee: Free Exhibitors must include a proportion of Queensland-grown flowers—all species and cultivars accepted. Floristry display: To be displayed and judged alongside other entrants along a formal wedding table setting. Container, materials and flowers to be supplied by the entrant. Exhibit must be suitably sized as a wedding table centrepiece and suited to withstand five days indoor display time. Trophy Champion Florist of Show Awarded to the highest points scored across classes 1 to 2. MYSTERY BOX CHALLENGE Class 4 Floristry Mystery Box - Student Theme: Aussie backyard – lineal design Entry fee: Free A selection of flowers, horticultural materials and accessories will be provided at the commencement of the competition including all flowers, sundries, containers and other materials required for the arrangement. Arrangements are to be constructed live onstage within 90 minutes and must be suitable for display on a pedestal measuring 40x40cm. Class 5 Floristry Mystery Box - Open Theme: Aussie backyard – lineal design Entry fee: $20 Open to all professional, student and amateur floral designers. A selection of flowers, horticultural materials and accessories will be provided at the commencement of the competition including all flowers, sundries, containers and other materials required for the arrangement. : Arrangements are to be constructed live onstage within 90 minutes and must be suitable for display on a pedestal measuring 40x40cm. 2
CLASSES 1 - 3 - FLORISTY
JUDGING PROCESS
Judging of the 2018 RQSFC will take place at the Old Museum, Bowen Hills during the Royal Queensland Show (Friday
10 August to Sunday 19 August). Judging is closed to exhibitors, and the public.
To ensure the integrity of the competition, anonymity of the Exhibits will be ensured. Exhibits are judged and are critically
and quantitatively evaluated for their commercial excellence, and quality attributes. Exhibits are not judged or ranked
against each other but are assessed on their own merits. i.e. more than one exhibitor can be awarded a gold medal.
Attribute scores for each Exhibit will be awarded, checked, and entered by the judging panel. Classes will be judged to
Bronze, Silver and Gold Medal. The process for determining the Trophy winner will be at the discretion of the Judging
panel. Only Gold Medal-awarded Exhibits are eligible for Trophies.
Awards may be withheld or restricted in any Class where Exhibits are considered unworthy or if insufficient entries are
available. The Head Judge, in consultation with the Competition & Event Manager, shall have the power to reallocate,
dismiss or disqualify as being ineligible for judging, any exhibit that, in their opinion, does not comply with the regulations
in every respect, and such reallocation, dismissal or disqualification shall be accepted as final.
The above instructions do not in any way limit or restrict any of the powers, discretions, rights, and duties conferred upon
the judges by the regulations or RNA’s powers under the regulations.
JUDGING PANEL
This year the RNA has selected a panel of florist industry experts to assess the entries.
SCORING CRITERIA
Exhibits will be scored out of one hundred (100) points and will be assessed against the following criteria:
Elements Points Score/Comments
1. Character & Form 15
2. Principles of Design 60
Balance 10
Dominance 10
Contrast 10
Rhythm 10
Proportion 5
Scale 5
Unity & Harmony 10
3. Creativity 10
4. Technique & finish 10
5. Condition 5
Total 100
MEDALS
Medals will be awarded to entries as follows:
Medal Points Range
Gold 95 - 100 Points A Gold Medal Exhibit is an outstanding Exhibit
Silver 90 – 94 Points A Silver Medal Exhibit is an excellent Exhibit
Bronze 85 – 89 Points A Bronze Medal Exhibit is a quality Exhibit
3SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRIES
Once payment has been received and your entries have been verified as correctly entered and accepted for entry into
the 2018 RQSFC you will receive, by email an Exhibitor Entry Confirmation containing your labels in PDF format and
instructions on how to submit your entries. Please contact the Competition & Event Coordinator if you do not receive this
email.
DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS
Exhibits are to be dropped off to the Old Museum, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills via Gate 1A.
Classes 1 and 2: Exhibits must be delivered Thursday 9 August between 12pm and 4pm
Class 3: Exhibits must be delivered Tuesday 14 August between 5.30pm and 6.30pm
PRIZES
Medal recipients will have access to the official Royal Queensland Show artwork for marketing purposes.
Classes 1, 2 and 3:
Gold: One adult entry ticket to The World Flower Council Summit (day registration Wednesday 19 September),
12-month subscription to Flowers Magazine, 12-month membership to Flowers Australia, $50 floral
sundries gift voucher
Silver: 12-month subscription to Flowers Magazine, 12-month membership to Flowers Australia $25 floral
sundries gift voucher
Bronze: 12-month subscription to Flowers Magazine, 12-month membership to Flowers Australia
CLASS 4 - 5 - MYSTERY BOX
Competitors will be provided an assortment of flowers, foliage and accessories. This will include a container and sundries.
Competitors will be required to bring their own tools (secateurs, knives etc..).
The aim will be to create an individual design using the provided products in the mystery box. A time limit of 1 hour will be
set at the end of which designs will be judged according to the principles of design as detailed outlined below.
SCORING CRITERIA
Elements Points Score/Comments
1. Character & Form 15
2. Principles of Design 60
Balance 10
Dominance 10
Contrast 10
Rhythm 10
Proportion 5
Scale 5
Unity & Harmony 10
3. Creativity 10
4. Technique & finish 10
5. Condition 5
Total 100
4CREATION OF EXHIBITS
Class 4 Student - Wednesday 15 August (People’s Day)
8am – 8:30am – Registration
9am – Official Start
10:30am – Finish
Class 5 Professional - Wednesday 15 August (People’s Day)
1pm – 1:30pm – Registration
2pm – Official Start
3pm – Finish
PRIZES
Class 4
1st: Mentoring session with Julia Rose, 12-month subscription to Flowers Magazine, 12-month membership to
Flowers Australia and a $50 floral sundries gift voucher
2nd: 12-month subscription to Flowers Magazine, 12-month membership to Flowers Australia and a $25 floral
sundries gift voucher
3rd: 12-month subscription to Flowers Magazine, 12-month membership to Flowers Australia
Class 5
1st: One adult entry ticket to The World Flower Council Summit (day registration Wednesday 19 September),
12-month subscription to Flowers Magazine, 12-month membership to Flowers Australia and a $50 floral
sundries gift voucher
2nd: 12-month subscription to Flowers Magazine, 12-month membership to Flowers Australia and a $25 floral
sundries gift voucher
3rd: 12-month subscription to Flowers Magazine, 12-month membership to Flowers Australia
RESULTS
The results of the competitions will be announced on the Ekka website and also in the October issue of Flowers
Magazine.
The results catalogue will also be emailed to exhibitors following the decision. Where medals have been awarded, Exhibitor
results emails will include links to downloadable digital medal artwork as well as a link to the Marketing & PR Tool Kit.
Trophies and Medal Certificates will be posted in the weeks following the announcement of the winners.
CONTACTS
COMPETITION
For all general and competition enquiries please contact:
Candice Bridger
Competition & Event Coordinator,
T (07) 3253 3989
E cbridger@rna.org.au OR entries@rna.org.au
MEDIA
For all media enquiries relating to the 2018 RQSFC please contact:
Communications Manager, RNA
T (07) 3253 3930
E vcarew@rna.org.au
5GENERAL REGULATIONS AND ACCEPTANCE OF ENTRIES
Judging will be performed by a panel of Judges appointed by 5. A “No Smoking Policy” will be strictly adhered to and
the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of policed by exhibitors/competitors and exhibitors/
Queensland. competitors are advised that the use of Primus stoves, any
heating or lighting appliances of a like character, or any
Subject to the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial
naked light, is strictly prohibited in the pavilions.
Association of Queensland Act 1971, and to the Rules, By-
Laws and Regulations of the Association the following Special 6. Any exhibitors/competitors intending to bring electrical
General Regulations shall apply. equipment to the Showgrounds will be required to ensure
that such equipment is fitted with residual current protection
The attention of Exhibitors is drawn to the fact that entries are
and that all electrical leads, tools and appliances have been
accepted subject to the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial
inspected by a licensed electrical contractor and currently
Association of Queensland Act 1971, and to the Rules, By-
tagged. The use of double adaptors is prohibited and all
Laws and Regulations of the Association, in addition to the
power boards must also be tested and tagged
Special Regulations which appear in this schedule. Copies of
the Rules and By-Laws may be obtained upon application to the 7. All exhibitors/competitors will comply with the requirements
Competitions Department. of the Act and its Regulations and Standards in every other
respect.
NOTICE TO INTENDING EXHIBITORS This is essential for the safety of all exhibitors/competitors
and the general public. The Act imposes very severe
Entries can be made by accepting the invitation to display letter penalties in the event of non-compliance with its provisions.
through contacting the Competition Coordinator by the due date
Any exhibitors/competitors who do not comply will not be
in writing. allowed to exhibit at the Royal Queensland Show.
The RNA’s Workplace Health & Safety statement can be located
PRIVACY STATEMENT at: http://www.rna.org.au
You can be assured that the privacy of your personal information
is of the utmost importance to us. The information provided by
you in any application for membership or application to enter is
ALCOHOL
used by the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association The Brisbane Showgrounds is subject to a Special Facility License
of Queensland (RNA) to offer member services or to organise and issued under the Liquor Act 1992 and strict laws related to the
conduct competitions at the Royal Queensland Show. By applying consumption and possession of liquor across the Brisbane
for membership or entering such competitions you consent to Showgrounds site. The consumption or possession of liquor
provide such details as your name, address and exhibit details. outside of the licensed bar areas is not authorised by the RNA
Competition information may be made available to the media and and in many cases may be an offence for which on the spot fines
included in RNA publications. can be issued by Police and Liquor Licensing Investigators.
Your information will not be disclosed without your consent for
any other purpose unless required by the law. You may request
access to your information and request that our records of that DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
information be corrected by contacting our Privacy Officer (07)
132. If there is any inconsistency between By-laws 133 - 153 and
3253 3900 or by writing to the RNA, Locked Bag 1010, ALBION
any other By-laws of the Association, By-laws 133 - 153 will
QLD 4010. prevail.
(Copies of the Rules and By-Laws may be obtained upon
WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY application to the Competitions Department.)
1. The Brisbane Showgrounds are a designated Workplace Functions of the Disciplinary Committee
within the meaning of the Workplace Health and Safety Act
133. The functions of the Disciplinary Committee shall be to hear
2011 and exhibitors/competitors are required to ensure
and determine all complaints, allegations and other matters
that they and all persons under their direction or control,
including their contractors or sub-contractors, comply relating to:
with all requirements of the Act and the RNA holds each (a) prohibited substances, as defined in these By-laws or
exhibitor responsible to discharge its obligations to provide Sectional Regulations.
and maintain a safe place and system of work during
occupation by the exhibitor/competitor of any area of the (b) any alleged breach of the Rules, By-Laws and Regulations
Brisbane Showgrounds. of the Association by an exhibitor and relating to an
exhibit or to a competition, except if the alleged breach
2. Each exhibitor/competitor will assess the risk to is of a kind that the Chairman of a Sectional Committee
themselves, staff, volunteers, family, other exhibitors, RNA
considers is of a less serious nature and should properly
staff, show visitors, children and any person foreseeably
be dealt with by the Sectional Committee, and
affected by the presentation of their exhibit.
(c) any other alleged breach of the Rules, By-Laws and
3. Risks identified by exhibitors/competitors will be eliminated
or controlled by the exhibitor/competitor and particular Regulations of the Association that may be referred to the
attention will be paid to ensuring public safety and safety of Disciplinary Committee pursuant to By-Law 137 (a).
other exhibitors/competitors.
4. Exhibits will only be held and handled by competent
persons whose experience is known to the exhibitor/
competitor.
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