2023 Judi Borah Land of Lincoln Cup
2023 Judi Borah Land of Lincoln Cup
The contest will be held Friday, March 10, 2023
2023 JUDI BORAH LAND OF LINCOLN CUP- March 10, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The entry
fee is $75.00 and includes one dinner ticket for the Banquet/Awards Dinner on Saturday March
11, 2023. Registration must be received by February 20, 2023. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE PERMITTED.
Contest Description:
Each contestant will assemble their own unique design on-site in the 2 hours provided based on
a pre-determined theme. All contestants will be given the same theme and will receive their
theme requirements on February 21, 2023.
Prizes:
First place – receives a certificate and the new beautiful Judi Borah Land of Lincoln Cup trophy to keep.
First runner-up – receives a certificate and second place ribbon.
Second runner-up – receives a certificate and third place ribbon.
Rules:
1. ENTRY: Contest is open to all active florists within the state of Illinois.
2. Contestants must preregister for the 2023 Judi Borah Land of Lincoln Cup by February 20, 2023.
3. Contestants must provide all materials, supplies, and tools needed to complete their design,
including flowers, greens, and props. Props and accessories are permitted but should not be
larger than 1/3 of the overall design.
4. Advanced construction of structures is permitted; however, no floral insertions can be
made prior to the competition. Items shall not be added to containers before the contest
begins, including floral foam and water tubes. A member of the Land of Lincoln Committee will
inspect each work area prior to the official start of the competition. Entries that do not comply
with the rules will be disqualified.
5. The Land of Lincoln Committee will select the required number of spaces for the competition
and will number each space. The size of the design must not exceed 96” in height, 48” in
width, and 48” in depth. It must be made within the given space provided. Any design,
including props, table or stand, not within the given dimensions will be disqualified. The
committee will place the number for each space in a sealed envelope. Each contestant will
draw a sealed envelope containing a numbered space. A master sheet containing each
contestant’s name and selected number will be retained by the Land of Lincoln Committee. No
other person outside the committee will have access to this document. Employees and family
members of the Land of Lincoln Committee are ineligible to compete.
6. Contestants must report to the Land of Lincoln Committee Chairman 30 minutes before the
time of the contest for briefing.
7. JUDGING: Prior to judging, the judges will be given an envelope containing the rules and
score sheet. Judging will be immediately following the competition. The judges will consist of
qualified professional floral designers. The judges will only have access to their own tally sheets
and will judge each design for its individual merit. Upon completion of judging, each judge will
place all his/her tally sheets in an envelope and give it to the Land of Lincoln Committee Chair.
A points system will be used, with a possible 100 total points given to each entry by each judge.
Designs will be judged in nine categories:
20 points maximum for the following category: Interpretation of Theme Point Scale: 0-4 Poor,
5-10 Fair, 11-15 Good, and 16-20 Excellent;
10 points maximum for each of the following categories: Creativity, Scale (Proportional), Unity
(Harmony and Texture), Balance (Physical and Visual), Focal Emphasis, Line (Movement and
Rhythm), Color Balance (Harmony and Rhythm), and Mechanics. Point scale: 0-2 Poor, 3-5 Fair,
6-8 Good, and 9-10 Excellent. The Land of Lincoln Cup will be awarded to the contestant with
the highest total number of points across all categories. The contestant with the second highest
number of points will be first runner-up, and the contestant with the third highest number of
points will be the second runner-up.
The Land of Lincoln committee will tabulate the results of the judges’ scores and will retain the
information until the awards presentation.
8. DISPLAY: The designs will remain in place to be viewed throughout the
weekend. Contestants must remove their designs between 3:00-5:00 pm on Sunday.
9. No electricity can be used, but battery-operated props are allowed.
10. DESIGNS WILL BE DISPLAYED IN A PUBLIC VIEWING AREA. ISFA OR THE HOST VENUE WILL
NOT BE RESPOSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, OR THEFT.
For more information, please contact Courtney Turner AIFD, CFD, EMC, ICPF at
athymelessbloom@yahoo.com or 224-805-2056
The contest will be held Friday, March 10, 2023
2023 JUDI BORAH LAND OF LINCOLN CUP- March 10, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The entry
fee is $75.00 and includes one dinner ticket for the Banquet/Awards Dinner on Saturday March
11, 2023. Registration must be received by February 20, 2023. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE PERMITTED.
Contest Description:
Each contestant will assemble their own unique design on-site in the 2 hours provided based on
a pre-determined theme. All contestants will be given the same theme and will receive their
theme requirements on February 21, 2023.
Prizes:
First place – receives a certificate and the new beautiful Judi Borah Land of Lincoln Cup trophy to keep.
First runner-up – receives a certificate and second place ribbon.
Second runner-up – receives a certificate and third place ribbon.
Rules:
1. ENTRY: Contest is open to all active florists within the state of Illinois.
2. Contestants must preregister for the 2023 Judi Borah Land of Lincoln Cup by February 20, 2023.
3. Contestants must provide all materials, supplies, and tools needed to complete their design,
including flowers, greens, and props. Props and accessories are permitted but should not be
larger than 1/3 of the overall design.
4. Advanced construction of structures is permitted; however, no floral insertions can be
made prior to the competition. Items shall not be added to containers before the contest
begins, including floral foam and water tubes. A member of the Land of Lincoln Committee will
inspect each work area prior to the official start of the competition. Entries that do not comply
with the rules will be disqualified.
5. The Land of Lincoln Committee will select the required number of spaces for the competition
and will number each space. The size of the design must not exceed 96” in height, 48” in
width, and 48” in depth. It must be made within the given space provided. Any design,
including props, table or stand, not within the given dimensions will be disqualified. The
committee will place the number for each space in a sealed envelope. Each contestant will
draw a sealed envelope containing a numbered space. A master sheet containing each
contestant’s name and selected number will be retained by the Land of Lincoln Committee. No
other person outside the committee will have access to this document. Employees and family
members of the Land of Lincoln Committee are ineligible to compete.
6. Contestants must report to the Land of Lincoln Committee Chairman 30 minutes before the
time of the contest for briefing.
7. JUDGING: Prior to judging, the judges will be given an envelope containing the rules and
score sheet. Judging will be immediately following the competition. The judges will consist of
qualified professional floral designers. The judges will only have access to their own tally sheets
and will judge each design for its individual merit. Upon completion of judging, each judge will
place all his/her tally sheets in an envelope and give it to the Land of Lincoln Committee Chair.
A points system will be used, with a possible 100 total points given to each entry by each judge.
Designs will be judged in nine categories:
20 points maximum for the following category: Interpretation of Theme Point Scale: 0-4 Poor,
5-10 Fair, 11-15 Good, and 16-20 Excellent;
10 points maximum for each of the following categories: Creativity, Scale (Proportional), Unity
(Harmony and Texture), Balance (Physical and Visual), Focal Emphasis, Line (Movement and
Rhythm), Color Balance (Harmony and Rhythm), and Mechanics. Point scale: 0-2 Poor, 3-5 Fair,
6-8 Good, and 9-10 Excellent. The Land of Lincoln Cup will be awarded to the contestant with
the highest total number of points across all categories. The contestant with the second highest
number of points will be first runner-up, and the contestant with the third highest number of
points will be the second runner-up.
The Land of Lincoln committee will tabulate the results of the judges’ scores and will retain the
information until the awards presentation.
8. DISPLAY: The designs will remain in place to be viewed throughout the
weekend. Contestants must remove their designs between 3:00-5:00 pm on Sunday.
9. No electricity can be used, but battery-operated props are allowed.
10. DESIGNS WILL BE DISPLAYED IN A PUBLIC VIEWING AREA. ISFA OR THE HOST VENUE WILL
NOT BE RESPOSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, OR THEFT.
For more information, please contact Courtney Turner AIFD, CFD, EMC, ICPF at
athymelessbloom@yahoo.com or 224-805-2056
