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MELBOURNE FLOWER SHOW 2016 FLORISTRY COMPETITION

So you think you can Arch? Flowers Victoria Competition

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 Launching our new MIFGS comp for 2016 

Flowers Victoria invite you to enter the new “So you think you can Arch?” Competition for The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2016. Bring an arch to life (supplied by us) themed to an outdoor wedding with your fresh flower custom inspired creation to be displayed over the course of the show. Only 20 spots available for this exciting installation based competition, don’t miss this!

Enjoy prime exposure to show visitors and media with your creations on view in The Great Hall of Flowers. Entries will be exhibited within the expansive Flowers Victoria / The Style Co “Flower Park” positioned beside the main stage area at The Royal Exhibition Building for the 5 days of the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, 16th – 20th March 2016. This is open to all florists!

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First Prize

  • One full page colour advertisement in Modern Wedding Flowers Magazine
  • A $500 Koch & Co. Voucher
  • A prestigious crystal trophy and certificate
  • Rydges CBD – Overnight accomodation in a suite with dinner for 2 + Breakfast Buffet
  • Business Profile in Australian Flower Industry Magazine (June Issue) + 1 yr subscription

Second Prize

  • A $300 Koch & Co. Voucher
  • Rydges CBD – Overnight accommodation in Deluxe queen room + Breakfast Buffet
  • A prestigious Crystal Trophy and Certificate
  • 1 year subscription to Australian Flower Industry Magazine

Third Prize

  • A $200 Koch & Co Voucher
  • 2 course dinner for 2 in Locanda, Rydges with bottle of house wine
  • A prestigious crystal trophy and certificate
  • 1 year subscription to Australian Flower Industry Magazine

People’s Choice

  • A prestigious crystal trophy and certificate
  • Rydges CBD – Overnight accommodation in standard room
  • Business Profile in Australian Floral Industry Magazine (June Issue)
  • 1 year subscription to Australian Flower Industry Magazine

Criteria

  • Style your flowers on site in an outdoor wedding theme on an arch that will be provided and setup for you at bump in. Arch measurements are (Height 2180mm x Width 1140mm x side panel width 400mm). See illustration and arch measurements here. View actual arch image here. We also have a sample for any practice runs prior to the show on a 2 day loan basis.
  • Flowers must last duration of show and be viewed from both sides of arch. You may suspend off arch and decorate around the legs of arch. We encourage you to refresh and water outside of show hours. Wrist bands for entry will be provided.
  • Arch must be stable, balanced and secure for OH & S compliance in a high traffic area.
  • 1 entry per business and a maximum of three florists per business/college permitted to decorate arch.
  • Your Arch must use at least 50% floral and 80% botanical material.
  • Registrations must be received by Friday 4th March 2016.
  • Industry judging will take place at 4pm on Tuesday 15th March 2016.
  • Winners will be announced at the Annual Flowers Victoria Cocktail Party on the 17th March at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton. Winner and runner ups will receive 1 x complimentary ticket to the Flowers Victoria cocktail party.
  • People’s choice award will be announced on Monday 21st 2016 via phone/text/email.
  • You must supply your on business cards/details to be displayed. Entries will be restricted to 20 participants only.
  • Your arch will also require sponsor swing tag to be displayed (supplied).
  • All entrants will receive two complimentary tickets to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (value $54 per person).

TO ENTER THIS COMPETITION, YOU MUST FILL OUT REGISTRATION FORM. SUCCESSFUL ENTRANTS WILL BE ADVISED OF COMPETITION ENTRY CONFIRMATION VIA EMAIL. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE LIMITED TO 20 ENTRIES ONLY.

REGISTRATION FORM – “SO YOU THINK YOU CAN ARCH” MIFGS COMPETITION 2016

This form is to register for the “So you think you can Arch” competition open to all florists at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2016. We are limited to total of 20 entrants and will not allow multiple business or TAFE/College entries. Entrants must represent a currently operational florist business or entity. A team of up to three members from your business may be permitted to construct your arch. Further details of this competition are available on www.flowersvic.com.au. All successful entrants will be officially notified via email and provided with information and updates in the lead up to MIFGS.

 
 
Speak with James in the Student Services Office or Nicole, Head of Floristry, for more information or enquiries to Genevieve McCaskill: 03 9207 5621 email: flowersvic@vff.org.au.
 
Picture: Arch designed by Nicole Gibson from Marjorie Milner College
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