Industry Awards Voting Now Open! The BFA Industry Awards '16 have been launched the voting is now open and we're collating the nominees for each of the categories - this isn't just the perfect opportunity for you to tell us about your best suppliers but also great for you and your business!
Would you like to promote your business as being nominated, a finalist or the winner of the BFA Industry Awards, could you take the top spot for 'The Retail Florist website of the Year', 'The Florist Delivery Van of the Year' or the sought after 'Retail Florist Shop of the Year' - why not get your business nominated in one of these categories?
You could also be able to use one of the logos on your headed paper, on your website, and as a sign in your shop?*
We'll supply all 'Nominees' and 'Finalists' with a high quality logo - as shown here. Winners will receive the 'Winner' logo along with their stunning award presented to them at the Industry Awards Gala Dinner not to mention Industry coverage and recognition. (*Logos will be supplied to all BFA and/or IoPF member nominees, finalist and winners). Not a member - Join now and it's still half price! with discount code CB50 - a reminder and link can be found on our homepage at any time.
Interesting Feedback from New Members
It's always a pleasure to have good feedback from new members but I really wanted to share an extract from a recent email "How great! I didn't realise I would be part of a BFA consumer website when becoming a member, thank you very much." Having your own personal business profile on the British Florist Association Consumer website with it's Find a Florist tool is completely free to all BFA Business members CLICK HERE or on the image below and read about this opportunity to promote your business to 10,000's of visitors every month.
FleurEx British Demonstrator - Laura Leong Last week we told you about our International Demonstrator, we're now thrilled to announce that the exceptionally talented Laura Leong will be our British Demonstrator joining Annette von Einem at this years FleurEx - Many will need no introduction to Laura who has recently represented the UK in the Europa cup held in Genoa In April, We can't wait to have her taking to the FleurEx stage - CLICK HERE to read all about Laura and see why we know Laura will knock our socks of with her inspirational designs!
FleurEx really is an brilliant event not to be missed - put the dates in the diary now - 22nd & 23rd October (Demonstrations on Sunday 23rd) why not book your tickets straight away!?
From Skills to Chelsea Young Florist of the Year! It's a really busy time for our young competitors over the coming weeks - This weekend sees the first of the UK Skill heat competitions, if you're unfamiliar with the UK and Worldskills competitions and events Click Here and learn more about why we're proud to be UK and Worldskills partners, it's well worth learning about. With the RHS Chelsea flower show being just over a week away we'll be keeping you informed of the latest news as it unfolds. But Click here and read all about how many of our competitors have progressed on from Skills to Chelsea.
We wish all competitors taking part in competitions over the coming weeks Good Luck and our very best wishes.
Please feel free to send us your feedback and thoughts we're always delighted to hear from you and know what you'd like us to report on email Tracey - marketing@britishfloristassociationorg Do share this with all of your team, colleagues, Flower Industry friends, however you wish.
We look forward to being back in touch next week, with warmest wishes from all the BFA team.
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