FernTrust Cup/Tablescape Competition/ Surprise Design

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Competiton/ FSMD Testing Judging System 

As an added benefit all participants will receive detailed, actionable performance feedback that includes helpful comments from the judges. Provided by FloristWare, it is the same system used at prestigious competitions like the Gateway to the Americas Cup, Mid-America Cup, Sylvia Cup and others. This feedback will help you grow as a designer and competitor and is just one more reason to enter the competition.

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COMPETITION INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION 

Official Rules:

 

NEW for 2026

This Year, FSFA International will be hosting 1 Competition with 3 tasks to be completed in a two hour window: 1.) The FernTrust Cup, 2.) The Tablescape Competition, and 3.) Surprse Design Competition. All three competitions comprise the FSFA International Designer of the Year Competition, As Designer of the Year, you could win up to $1500.00 CASH~!!!

 

      

Sponsored By FernTrust, Inc - $500 1st Place

Hardgoods Sponsor - Oasis Floral Products  

Theme - "Memorial Arrangement For a Man That Enjoyed the Outdoors" 

 All Materials (fresh and hardgoods) will be provided.  Bring your Tools and your Talent!                     

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     In Honor and Memory of Georgia Pendarvis, Mother of Marty McCall, Kuhn Flowers

Sponsored By Kuhn Flowers - $500 1st Place, $300 2nd Place, $200 3rd Place 

Flowers Sponsored by Gardens America 

Hardgoods Sponsor - Oasis Floral Products 

Theme - "Love is in the Air"  

Design should have a romantic feeling suitable for a marriage proposal!

All fresh flowers, foliage's, hard goods, vessels/containers will be provided.   

You are permitted to bring with you, Table settings, this means plates, bowls, glassware and utensils. 

NO OTHER PROPS WILL BE PERMITTED.

Your design must be viewed all around, they will be featured as a centerpiece on the dining tables during our awards dinner. 

                       

Sponsored By FTD - $500 1st Place

Flowers Sponsored by Gardens America

Hardgoods Sponsor - Oasis Floral Products 

Surprise package presented on site. 

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Tools allowed:

Floral knife, Wire Cutters, Ribbon Shears, Stem Cutters, Needle Nose Pliers, Stapler, Hole Punch

Battery Operated Power Tools such as a Drill and Battery Powered Glue Guns Will Be Permitted 

**NO Electric Power Tools, NO Electric Glue Pans, NO Electric Glue Guns** 

Any Tool you have to plug into a wall outlet will not be permitted~!!!

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All Three Competitions Only $100.00

Prize Packages

The Winner of the “FSFA Designer of the Year” competition will receive a prize package valued at $3000.00

1.       Trophy to proudly display

2.       Cash prize of $500 

3.       Professional designer fee for a presentation at the Mid-Season Summit 2027 

4.       Registration to Annual Convention 2026

The 1st Runner Up Will Receive:

1.      Award plaque

2.      Cash Prize of $250.00

The 2nd Runner Up Will Receive:    

1.      Award plaque

2.      Cash Prize of $125.00

This Competition is open to only Paid Members of FSFA and

Registered to Annual Convention 2026 "It's Five O'clock Somewhere"

The Designer of the Year Competition will be held:

Friday, June 5, 2026, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

(Be sure to have lunch prior to attending the competition) 

  Awards will be presented on Sunday, June 7, 2026 

Registration Fee $100.00