County Show 2026 results
As part of our 'Celebrating the World of Carnival' show at the 2026 Kent County Show, several special awards were presented to recognise exceptional creativity, design and craftsmanship. Photos of the arrangements are in the Gallery section.
Congratulations to all our special award winners:
Best in Show – Dee Hickman
Judges' Choice Award – Jill Smith
Lady Falmouth Perpetual Trophy (Best Pedestal) – Iris Shaw
Best Use of Texture Award – Jill Smith
Best Use of Colour Award – Jill Smith
Best Use of Garden Material Award – Sue Oaten
Novice Trophy – Maria Staveley
A message from David Williams, Kent County Show Floral Art Chairman ...
"As another wonderful Kent County Show comes to a close, I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make our Floral Art Show such a fantastic success.
To our exhibitors, judges, stewards, volunteers and everyone working behind the scenes, your enthusiasm, creativity and dedication made this year's theme, Celebrating the World of Carnival, truly come to life. Thank you also to all our visitors for taking the time to admire the exhibits and support floral art.
It has been a real pleasure to see so many beautiful designs on display and to share our passion for floral art with the thousands of people who visited the show.
Thank you all for your hard work, friendship and support."
Class 1 Divali
1st – Dee Hickman Best in Show
2nd – Susan Shears
3rd – Iris Shaw
4th – Susan Shaw
Very Highly Commended – Carole Springett
Class 2 A window on the solstice
1st – Nicola Prior
2nd – Patricia White
3rd – Sue Oaten Best Use of Garden Material Award
4th – Dee Hickman
Class 3 Mardi Gras
1st – Iris Shaw Lady Falmouth Perpetual Trophy (Best Pedestal)
2nd – Lorraine Gagen
3rd – Mary Wheatley
Class 4 Carnival St
1st – Maria Staveley Novice Trophy
2nd – Jessica O'Sullivan
3rd – Sue Oaten
Class 5 Hand Held Pride
1st – Jill Smith Judges' Choice Award
2nd – David Williams
3rd – Sue Oaten
4th – Jessica O'Sullivan
Class 6 Foliage Pinata
1st – Jill Smith Best Use of Texture Award
2nd – Donna Palmer
3rd – Sue Oaten
4th – Jessica O'Sullivan
Class 7 Celebration Cocktail
1st – Jill Smith Judges' Choice Award
2nd – Sharon Owen
3rd – Susan Shears
4th – Helen Armstrong
Very Highly Commended – Iris Shaw
Class 8 Day of the Dead
1st – Marina Thorne
2nd – David Williams, Pat Potter & Janice Stevens
3rd – Patricia White & Karen Card
Class 9 Preparing for Revelry (Imposed)
1st – Iris Shaw
2nd – Sharon Owen
3rd – Pat White
4th – Susan Shaw
Congratulations to all our special award winners:
Best in Show – Dee Hickman
Judges' Choice Award – Jill Smith
Lady Falmouth Perpetual Trophy (Best Pedestal) – Iris Shaw
Best Use of Texture Award – Jill Smith
Best Use of Colour Award – Jill Smith
Best Use of Garden Material Award – Sue Oaten
Novice Trophy – Maria Staveley
A message from David Williams, Kent County Show Floral Art Chairman ...
"As another wonderful Kent County Show comes to a close, I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make our Floral Art Show such a fantastic success.
To our exhibitors, judges, stewards, volunteers and everyone working behind the scenes, your enthusiasm, creativity and dedication made this year's theme, Celebrating the World of Carnival, truly come to life. Thank you also to all our visitors for taking the time to admire the exhibits and support floral art.
It has been a real pleasure to see so many beautiful designs on display and to share our passion for floral art with the thousands of people who visited the show.
Thank you all for your hard work, friendship and support."
Class 1 Divali
1st – Dee Hickman Best in Show
2nd – Susan Shears
3rd – Iris Shaw
4th – Susan Shaw
Very Highly Commended – Carole Springett
Class 2 A window on the solstice
1st – Nicola Prior
2nd – Patricia White
3rd – Sue Oaten Best Use of Garden Material Award
4th – Dee Hickman
Class 3 Mardi Gras
1st – Iris Shaw Lady Falmouth Perpetual Trophy (Best Pedestal)
2nd – Lorraine Gagen
3rd – Mary Wheatley
Class 4 Carnival St
1st – Maria Staveley Novice Trophy
2nd – Jessica O'Sullivan
3rd – Sue Oaten
Class 5 Hand Held Pride
1st – Jill Smith Judges' Choice Award
2nd – David Williams
3rd – Sue Oaten
4th – Jessica O'Sullivan
Class 6 Foliage Pinata
1st – Jill Smith Best Use of Texture Award
2nd – Donna Palmer
3rd – Sue Oaten
4th – Jessica O'Sullivan
Class 7 Celebration Cocktail
1st – Jill Smith Judges' Choice Award
2nd – Sharon Owen
3rd – Susan Shears
4th – Helen Armstrong
Very Highly Commended – Iris Shaw
Class 8 Day of the Dead
1st – Marina Thorne
2nd – David Williams, Pat Potter & Janice Stevens
3rd – Patricia White & Karen Card
Class 9 Preparing for Revelry (Imposed)
1st – Iris Shaw
2nd – Sharon Owen
3rd – Pat White
4th – Susan Shaw
Schedule for the Flower Arranging competition, County Show 2026
Kent Floral Art is delighted to be part of the Kent County Show each year. A great atmosphere makes competing in the County Show a fun experience and great way to make new flowery friends.
| floral-art-schedule-26.pdf |
David Williams is the Chairman of the Team organizing the floral art competition at the Kent County Show. email [email protected]