The National Judges Committee (NJC) oversees the many aspects of Judging at both Area and National level.

The Committee have three ‘official’ meetings per year, but now meets for informal committee meetings much more frequently. Almost all meetings take place via Zoom.

The NJC organises an annual meeting for the 21 Area Judges Representatives. This facilitates the exchange of ideas, provides a forum to discuss problems and successes, and is an opportunity to encourage good practice. It is also a time when amendments to the J Forms can be highlighted so that everyone is working from the current information.

Annually, the NJC facilitates meetings for Adjudicators, Instructors and Assessors where training is discussed and any changes deemed necessary are agreed. Again, J Forms are part of the discussions.

Whatever the size or location of a flower arranging show, NAFAS Judges are available to help. Judges qualify first at Area level, then at National level and are happy to visit clubs to encourage competitors and provide advice on the various aspects of show work.

Qualified NAFAS Judges are able to offer their services at agricultural and horticultural shows as well as at NAFAS Club and Area shows, National and International events. NAFAS Judges have undergone rigorous training in order to qualify and we recommend that show organisers make use of their knowledge and expertise.

NAFAS Judges are happy to travel to large International competitions and events.

Each of the 21 Areas of NAFAS organises training and testing to enable members to qualify as Area judges. The NJC aims to organise a National Test every three years or more frequently if there is sufficient interest. Continuous Personal Development is addressed by holding a National Judges Conference as often as is practicable.

The Training and Testing of Adjudicators and Instructors also takes place under the auspices of the NJC.

Qualified Instructors can provide Certificated Training sessions both for those training to become Judges and also Refresher sessions for qualified Judges. Instructors are also able to assist with training overseas judges.

The NJC is honoured to be increasingly involved in the planning for NAFAS National Shows, where as part of the Show Team we produce the Schedule, select Judges and Arbitrators and much more.

If you have any questions regarding any aspect of judging please do not hesitate to contact the Committee