The number of contestants may not exceed 24. Entries will be determined by the order in which their entry was received by the contest Chairman. There will be five categories of design. Surprise Package, Sympathy Design, Buffet Design, Wedding Design and Designer’s Choice Design. 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.

Extension cord, glue and glue pan, oasis corsage glue, stem tape , knife, scissors, a couple of chenille stems, wire cutters or snips, bind wire if possible, wire (2 different gauges), and zip ties. No Green GLO or spray adhesives are allowed. *Also an extra bucket so you can sort your flowers and greenery.* Also there will be a briefing before we start. Be there at 8:30 a.m. on Friday morning.

This year’s Chairperson is Donna Pittman, AIFD

The first 14 entries on or before August 4, 2018 will be accepted for this competition. Contestants must be full-time employees of a voting member shop for at least six months immediately prior to the contest not limited to one voting member shop. Full-time is defined as twenty cumulative working hours per week in a voting member shop. There will be a pre-briefing at 12:30pm. Entrants will interpret a print image (seen below) chosen by our current president with 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. Entires will be judged on interpretation, scale, color harmony, and design mechanics. The winner will be announced at the convention on Sunday, August 12th, 2018.

Chairperson is Tammy Yow-Russell, CFD, NCCPF

Any member of the NCSFA registered for the convention may enter. Limited to the first 15 entries. 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. Must be worn by one person with NO added assistance. Height must not extend more than 3 feet above the models head and diameter must not exceed 3 feet. Completed headdress must not weigh more than 10 pounds. No neck braces allowed. Prizes will be given for first and second place with a minimum of 5 entries. Four entries or less, only one winner.

Monetary prize awards will be determined by the Board, subject to sponsorship.

Chairperson is Venetia Gentzler

Any member of the NCSFA registered for the convention may enter. Limited to the first 15 entries. 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. Must be worn by one person with NO added assistance. Height must not extend more than 5 feet above the models head and diameter must not exceed 5 feet. Completed headdress must not weigh more than 12 pounds. Neck braces will not be allowed. Prizes will be given for first and second place with a minimum of 5 entries. Four entries or less, only one winner.

Monetary prize awards will be determined by the Board, subject to sponsorship.

Chairperson is Venetia Gentzler

Any member of the NCSFA registered for the convention may enter. Must be in good taste. Contest Chairman and President will decide. May consist of fresh flowers, dried and/or natural materials, and/or permanent botanicals. No back or neck braces will be allowed; may pin into hair or onto hat form. Two walk-throughs are allowed. Arrangements must be worn by one person without assistance. Body flowers may be worn by male or female. In case of a tie, the highest score in “Technical Execution/Mechanics Concealed” will produce the winner. Prizes will be given for first and second place with a minimum of 5 entries. Four entries or less, only one winner.

TAP Committee will procure the Prizes.

Chairpersons: Bill McPhail, John Herron

Any member of the NCSFA registered for the convention may enter. Must be in good taste. Contest Chairman and President will decide. May consist of fresh flowers, dried and/or natural materials, and/or permanent botanicals. No back or neck braces will be allowed; may pin into hair or onto hat form. Two walk-throughs are allowed. Arrangements must be worn by one person without assistance. Body flowers may be worn by male or female. In case of a tie, the highest score in “Technical Execution/Mechanics Concealed” will produce the winner. Prizes will be given for first and second place with a minimum of 5 entries. Four entries or less, only one winner.

TAP Committee will procure the Prizes.

Chairpersons: Bill McPhail, John Herron

Any person registered for the convention may enter. Must be in good taste. Contest Chairman and President will decide. All supplies and materials will be provided by the entrant. No monetary limit on the floral products used. Fresh, dried, and/or permanent flowers may be used. Only one mask per person, or should a group do coordinating masks, ie:  3 little pigs, the group has to let the committee know so entry can be judged as one unit. May be worn by the designer or a model. Three qualified impartial judges will be selected by the judging committee. First and second place winners will be determined.

Monetary Awards will be determined by the Board, subject to sponsorship.

Chairperson is Lona McKinney

Any person registered for the convention may enter. Must be in good taste. Contest Chairman and President will decide. All supplies and materials will be provided by the entrant. No monetary limit on the floral products used. Fresh, dried, and/or permanent flowers may be used. Only one mask per person, or should a group do coordinating masks, ie:  3 little pigs, the group has to let the committee know so entry can be judged as one unit. May be worn by the designer or a model. Three qualified impartial judges will be selected by the judging committee. First and second place winners will be determined.

Monetary Awards will be determined by the Board, subject to sponsorship.

Chairperson is Lona McKinney

Joan Caudle of Young’s Florist will be chairing this year’s People’s Choice Fashion Flowers. Anyone registered for the Friday night function at this year’s convention is more than welcome to participate and compete. There is no age limit, so you kids be coming up with some good ideas. Your ideas may be constructed ahead of time and brought to the convention or you can construct them from the design bar provided by the generosity of donations. If you’re a sibling of one of our members, get them to register you by using the form below. Make sure to print out the rules so you’ll know exactly what’s required and/or needed.

Any member of the NCSFA registered for the convention may enter. Contestants must provide a physically stable and secure means of displaying their design and all accessories in a professional manner.  No part of the display should protrude into the walk areas.  Any display creating a walkway obstruction or tripping hazard will be removed. The design of the miniature entry must be consistent with the convention theme or theme provided by the Miniature Committee. Designs may be constructed of fresh, dried and natural materials, permanent botanicals or a combination of any of these items. Entries shall be constructed on site. Contestants will have 3 1/2 hours to complete their displays and thirty minutes to clean up immediately following the competition.  4 hours total.

Competition chairperson is John Herron

Any member of the NCSFA registered for the convention may enter. Design must fit within a five inch (5″) square. The design of the miniature entry must be consistent with the convention theme or theme provided by the Miniature Committee. Designs may be constructed of fresh, dried and natural materials, permanent botanicals or a combination of any of these items. Each person may enter one design. Entrants may enter succeeding years, even if a winner in previous years. Awards for Winner, 1st and 2nd Runners up will be given if at least 5 entrants. Three qualified impartial judges will be selected by the judging committee.

Competition chairperson is Derek Wood

Any member of the NCSFA registered for the convention may enter. Centerpiece size must be functional and not interfere with place settings, condiments, etc. The centerpiece entry must adhere to the theme of the convention for that year. No artificial flowers allowed. 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 used must be stable and physically secure at all times.  NO live animal props may be used. Three qualified impartial judges will be selected by the judging committee.

Competition chairperson is Doug Odom

Any member of the NCSFA registered for the convention may enter.  Designs may be constructed of fresh, dried and natural materials, permanent botanicals or a combination of any items. There are no limits to the style of the door or décor, unless specified by the Competition Chairman. There is no price limit on any materials or accessories used in this competition.  Entries may be constructed by one person or a group registered together. CONTESTANTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN DOOR to not exceed 36″ wide and the display should not exceed a depth of 24″. No limit on height, but must not touch the ceiling.  Contestants must provide a physically stable and secure means of displaying the doors and accessories in a professional manner. Doors must be self-standing and must not protrude into the walk area. Any display creating a tripping hazard will be removed.Entrants may enter succeeding years, even if a winner in previous years. Awards for Winner, 1st and 2nd Runners up will be given if at least 5 entrants. Three qualified impartial judges will be selected by the judging committee.

Competition chairperson is Steven Custer

Any member of the NCSFA registered for the convention may enter.  Designs may be constructed of fresh, dried and natural materials, permanent botanicals or a combination of any items. There are no limits to the style of the bouquet unless specified by the Competition Chairman. 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. There is NO set theme for the entry unless specified by the Competition Chairperson. Entrants may enter succeeding years, even if a winner in previous years. Awards for Winner, 1st and 2nd Runners up will be given if at least 5 entrants. Three qualified impartial judges will be selected by the judging committee.

Competition chairperson is Janice Rhinehart

Last year’s on-stage Dogwood Cup competition went over so well, we have decided to stick with that format for this year’s competition. This year’s event will be a real test for our entrants. Instead of interpreting something they can actually view and touch, this year they’ll be interpreting a “quote”. (see below)

Each competitor will be provided with their own 30″ x 72″ table to work and create their design. The height of their design must not exceed 48″. There are no other restrictions. The design must be displayed on their table when completed and may spill over and downward but not touch the floor. Each competitor will be provided with the same exact flowers. All hard goods, container or containers will be provided by the contestant. You may preset your foam but no insertion in any manner may be applied until time is called to start. Each designer may bring 5 items of their choosing to enhance their design for creativity and uniqueness. No silk or permanent product of any kind may be used. No hot glue, cold glue or spray aerosol may be used when designing. When time has been called you may not touch your board or design in any manner. The contestant will have 15 minutes to clean their table and floor area and remove product, tools etc. (You may have one person assisting you.) Each contestant MUST dress as a professional stage designer, black and white attire preferably required.

Dogwood Cup entrants MUST be a past winner of the NC Jim Treadaway Competition and a past Designer of the Year to be eligible to compete. Designers will be judged during stage presentation and on their completed design. The competition will be commentated as the designs are being created. This year’s competition is limited to the first ten (10) entrants. No entry fee is required.

Competition Head – Nelson Simpson, AIFD, PFCI, CFD, NCCPF