What competitors make
- The work is split into modules, each marked on its own. In Lyon in 2024 there were seven, between two and three hours each: about fourteen hours of work in all.
- Hand-tied bouquets, bridal work, cut-flower arrangements and planted designs are always included. Wreaths, room and table decoration, and themed pieces such as floral jewellery can be added.
- Several modules use surprise boxes of material that competitors see only on the day.
- Competitors are young: the technical rules set an upper age limit in the early twenties.
How it is marked
A panel of experts marks each module partly by measurement and partly by judgement. The design concept carries the most weight, followed by work organisation and care of materials.
Recent winners
| Year | Gold | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Yu-Chun Yang, Chinese Taipei | Shanghai. Silver Mingtian Zhang (China); bronze Yunhee Nam (Korea) and Lilyan Franquin Mahé (France) |
| 2024 | Manuel Bender, Austria | Lyon. Silver I-Huang Lin (Chinese Taipei), bronze Seungwoo Han (Korea) |
| 2022 | Nicola Hochegger, Austria | Special Edition; floristry held in Helsinki |
| 2019 | Julia Katharina Leitgeb, Austria | Kazan |
Sources
- WorldSkills: Floristry
- WorldSkills Lyon 2024: Floristry results
- Focus Taiwan: Shanghai 2026 gold
- WKO: Manuel Bender gold, 2024
- WKO: Nicola Hochegger world champion
Checked November 2026. Dates and rules change, so check the official site before you travel or enter.
