FLOWERX · FLORIST OF THE YEAR 2027 · FREE ENTRY · WORLDWIDE
Your vision. Your flowers. Your moment.
FLOWERX Florist of the Year 2027. Three finalists. One stage. On 24 January from 15:15, demonstrate your floral mastery live, alongside the other finalists.
Enter once. Your portfolio can earn professional recognition from the jury and support from people who love your work.
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FLOWERX Florist of the Year 2027
The competition’s highest distinction, awarded by the official jury to an outstanding floral vision. Public voting does not influence the professional decision.
GRAND PRIZEDinner with Preston Bailey + FLOWERX Expo
The exclusive Dinner with Preston Bailey, plus full access to both Expo days — demonstrations, networking and international inspiration.
All times are in Europe/Bucharest. FLOWERX takes place on 22–24 January 2027.
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Registration closes
10 January 2027 · 23:59
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Public voting closes
17 January 2027 · 23:59
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Portfolio selection
11 January 2027 — 18 January 2027
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3 finalists announced
19 January 2027
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Live final · 3 finalists
24 January 2027 · 15:15 · 60-minute simultaneous challenge: 15:25–16:25; presentations until 16:40
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Awards · professional and People’s Choice
24 January 2027 · 18:15–18:40 · after The Preston Bailey Experience
YOUR PATH TO FLOWERX
From your studio to the spotlight.
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Build your portfolio
Introduce yourself with a profile photo, a short bio and 3–5 images of work you created or led.
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Verify your email
Use the verification link sent to your inbox. FLOWERX reviews each verified application before publication.
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Share your public profile
Once approved, your work has its own page. Invite your community to support you with an email-verified vote.
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Two paths to recognition
The jury selects 3 finalists from the portfolios. On 24 January 2027 the final starts at 15:15, with a simultaneous 60-minute challenge at 15:25; the jury chooses the professional winner after the live challenge. Verified public votes determine People’s Choice after fraud review.
FREE ENTRY · WORLDWIDE · 18+
Your best work. Your own voice.
Open to professional florists and floral designers aged 18 or over, anywhere in the world. One application per person.
Your work or primary creative responsibility, with image rights
A valid email address for verification and access
GOOD TO KNOW
Before you enter.
Is there an entry fee?
No. Entering the competition is free. Participation is international.
How does the live final work?
The 3 selected finalists must attend FLOWERX on 24 January 2027 and demonstrate their mastery simultaneously on stage. The final starts at 15:15; the 60-minute challenge runs from 15:25 to 16:25, followed by presentations until 16:40. Both awards are presented at 18:15–18:40, after The Preston Bailey Experience. The theme and materials will be communicated before the final.
Does the public vote decide the professional award?
No. The official jury makes the professional decision separately. Public votes count towards the People’s Choice Award.
How does voting work?
Each person can cast one verified vote in the competition. The vote is valid only after email verification and is subject to fraud review.
When does my profile go public?
After you verify your email and FLOWERX approves your application. Your email address is not displayed on your public profile.
When do registration and voting close?
See the competition calendar above for registration, voting, judging and results. All times are in Europe/Bucharest.
How do I access my application?
Use the contestant access form below with the email you used to register. We will send you a secure sign-in link.
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