Jury and competitions
Each member of the jury is familiar with the sector and has many years’ horticultural experience. Their participation is entirely voluntary, stemming from their interest and passion. They feel it is an honour to judge the entries.
In total there are thirteen categories in which accolades are given. The members of the jury are selected based on their expertise.
Laurence Machiels (B) is chairman of the jury.
ARTISTIC JURY
Malin Hidesätter (Zweden) - Tinneke Bogaert (B) - Joke Raes (B) - Emilio Ruiz Mateo (Sp)
PRESS JURY
The press jury determines the “Press Award” (the image of the 2020 Floraliën) and “Future Award” (most visionary exhibit).
Luc Noël (B) - Jasker Kamp (Nl) - Arnaud Bertin (F) - Jinge Lim (B) - Marie-Noëlle Cruysmans (B)
OUTDOOR JURY
The outdoor jury determines the “Award for the most beautiful shrub or tree”, the “Award for the most beautiful perennial” and the “Award for the most beautiful balcony plant”.
INDOOR JURY
The indoor jury decides on the “Award for the most beautiful indoor plant”, the “Award for the most beautiful flowering indoor plant” and the “Award for the most beautiful Ghent Azalea”.
Steven Dessein (B) - Els Mechant (B) - Gisèle Croq (Fr) - Marc Verachtert (B) - Judith Baehner (NL)
