DOY Chairperson: Jaclyn Pline

Meeting in Crown.

Entries will be determined by the order in which their entry was received by the contest Chairperson. There will be three categories of design:

1. Sympathy Design
2. Wedding 
3. Designer’s Choice

Contestants may not use any materials or supplies other than what is provided by the committee. Only fresh and/or natural flowers and/or foliage is allowed.

There will be a briefing 30 minutes prior to starting.

Suggested tool list: Extension cord, glue and glue pan, oasis corsage glue, stem tape, a knife, scissors, a couple of chenille stems, wire cutters or snips, bind wire (if possible), wire (two different gauges), and zip ties. No Green GLO or spray adhesives are allowed. An extra bucket for you to sort your flowers and greenery will also be available. More information to be given during briefing.

Body Flowers Competition Chairperson: Caitlin Chappell

Bull Durham B

Any member of the NCSFA registered for the convention or any employee of a member’s shop may enter.

Entries may consist of fresh flowers, dried and/or natural materials, and/or permanent botanicals. Models will be provided, and no back or neck braces will be allowed. You may pin into hair or onto a hat form. Two walkthroughs are allowed. Arrangements must be worn by one person without assistance. In case of a tie, the highest score in “Technical Execution/Mechanics Concealed” will produce the winner.

Headdress Competition Chairperson: Janet Blackard

Bull Durham B

Any member of the NCSFA registered for the convention or any employee of a member’s shop may enter. Headdress may consist of fresh flowers and foliage, dried and natural materials, permanent botanicals or a combination of both. The design must be consistent with the convention theme or theme provided by the headdress committee.

Models will be provided. Back or neck braces will be allowed. Arrangements must be worn by one person without assistance. Height must not exceed over three feet above the models head and diameter must not exceed three feet either. Completed headdresses must not weigh more than 10 pounds.

Creator: Thomas Vogel | Credit: Getty Images

NC Jim Treadaway Cup Chairperson: Michael Whaley, AIFD

There will be a pre-briefing 15 minutes prior to the competition. This year, entrants will interpret an artwork piece (image copy seen above) that was commissioned by Thomas Vogel. Entries must be a fresh and/or dried material floral design within a four-foot square area for display. Each entrant will be responsible for all materials needed for the display including props, tables, etc. The entries will be on display to the public and judged on interpretation, scale, color harmony and design mechanics.  

Miniature Competition Chairperson: Donnie Springfield

Registration Desk

Designs may be constructed of fresh, dried and natural materials, permanent botanicals or a combination of any items. 

Only one entry per person is allowed, and the entry must adhere to the theme of the 2025 convention.

The design must fit inside of a 5″ x 5″ cube without touching any part. 

Three qualified impartial judges will be selected by the judging committee.

Sweetheart Table Competition Chairperson: Caitlin Chappell

Check in at registration for location.

Any member of the NCSFA registered for the convention or any employee of a member’s shop may enter. Centerpiece size must be functional and not interfere with place settings, condiments, etc. The entry must adhere to the Origin 2025 aesthetics stated at the top of the page. 

Only fresh flowers and foliage, dried and natural materials or a combination of these may be used. Contestants must provide their own flowers, materials, props and accessories for this competition. There is NO price limit on any of these items. All items must be stable and physically secure at all times.

A three foot round table will be provided. Contestants are to supply their own linen, and place settings or use in house hotel China.

More specific details will be sent out after contestants’ registration is confirmed.

Bridal Bouquet Competition Chairperson: Clark Goodin, NCCPF

Bull Durham B

Any member of the NCSFA registered for the convention or any employee of a member’s shop may enter. Designs may be constructed of fresh, dried or natural materials, permanent materials or a combination of any items. There are NO limitations on the style or theme of the bouquet design contestants produce. There is no price limit on any materials or accessories used in this competition. There may be only one entry per person. Contestants must provide a physically stable and secure means of displaying bouquets in a professional manner, such as a type of vessel or bouquet stand. 

Boutonniere Competition Chairperson: Caitlin Chappell

Bull Durham B

Any member of the NCSFA registered for the convention or any employee of a member’s shop may enter. Boutonniere size must be functional. All entries must adhere to the Origin 2025 aesthetics stated at the top of the page. Designs can be created in a pocket square, full lapel or pin-on style.

Only fresh flowers and foliage, dried and natural materials or a combination of these may be used. Contestants must provide their own flowers, materials, props and accessories for this competition. There is NO price limit on any of these items.