RHS ACCREDITED JUDGES’ INFORMATION PAGE
R.H.S ACCREDITED JUDGES’ INFORMATION
In an effort to make all of the accredited RHS Specimen and Floral Art Judges known to the many accredited and non-accredited and floral art Societies and Associations that RHS judges officiate at during the year, it has been decided to list all currently accredited RHS Specimen and Floral Art Judges here on this page.
It is hoped that this official listing will ensure that only fully RHS accredited specimen and floral art judges are afforded the opportunity to share their skills and officially judge in the Society’s name at the many and varied events around New South Wales.
All currently accredited RHS judges have received a certificate of accreditation.
If your Society or Association has been using the services of a person who has purported to be a fully accredited RHS Judge – and their name does not appear below – we would like to hear from you about this.
It is hoped that the provision of this service via the internet will ensure that all accredited judges are given an equal opportunity to share their skills. The information provided on this listing is in line with the Privacy Act and only information authorised by each accredited judge is listed.
We hope that this service will be of benefit to all.
OFFICIAL LISTING OF ACCREDITED HORTICULTURAL SPECIMEN AND FLORAL ART JUDGES OF THE ROYAL HORTI CULTURAL SOCIETY OF NSW INC.
Please note that judges are listed here in alphabetical order, with no notation given to any judges with longer or shorter judging experience. Please contact the judge of your choice directly, using the details noted below.
JUDGE’S NAME: Stephen Astill
SPECIMEN JUDGE
CONTACT MOBILE: 0481 280 658
EMAIL ADDRESS: stephenastill1@yahoo.com
AREA WHERE I WILL TRAVEL: Anywhere
AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL:
PUBLIC TRANSPORT YES OVERNIGHT STAY YES
OWN VEHICLE YES TRAVELLING EXPENSES YES
JUDGING EXPERIENCE: I have judged on behalf of The RHS of NSW specimens, cut flowers, ferns, African violets, pot plants, miscellaneous plants and flowers. Judge of Dahlia Society of NSW and ACT.
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JUDGE’S NAME: Maureen
SPECIMEN JUDGE
CONTACT MOBILE: 0447 927 514
EMAIL ADDRESS: No
AREA WHERE I WILL TRAVEL: Everywhere except Sydney metropolitan area at night.
AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL:
PUBLIC TRANSPORT YES OVERNIGHT STAY YES
OWN VEHICLE YES TRAVELLING EXPENSES YES
JUDGING EXPERIENCE: I have judged on behalf of The RHS of NSW specimens, cut flowers, ferns, African violets, pot plants, miscellaneous plants and flowers and Bonsai.
JUDGES NAME: David Berger
FLORAL ART JUDGE
CONTACT MOBILE: 0404 389 767
EMAIL ADDRESS: Davidbergerfloraldesigner@gmail.com
AREA WHERE I WILL TRAVEL: Sydney Basin, areas within 5 hours of Sydney
AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL: YES
OVERNIGHT STAY: YES
OWN VEHICLE: YES
TRAVELLING EXPENSES : YES 100 km before payment of fuel costs
JUDGING EXPERIENCE: I have judged on behalf of The RHS of NSW for various Floral Art classes. I have also judged at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in Floral Art and TAFE student classes. I am also a qualified judge for Interflora and the American Institute of Floral Designers.
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JUDGES NAME: Margaret Deighton
SPECIMEN JUDGE
CONTACT MOBILE: 0419976466
EMAIL ADDRESS: margaret.j.deighton@gmail.com
AREA WHERE I WILL TRAVEL: Southern NSW
AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL: YES
OVERNIGHT STAY YES OWN VEHICLE YES
TRAVELLING EXPENSES YES
JUDGING EXPERIENCE: I have judged on behalf of the Bemboka Garden Club for miscellaneous flowers and pot plants at the Bega, Candelo and Bombala Agricultural Shows. I have also completed a supervised judging session at a RHS meeting as part of my Judges training.
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JUDGES NAME: Robyn East
SPECIMEN JUDGE
CONTACT MOBILE: 0412492417
EMAIL ADDRESS: mixedfruitvegies@gmail.com
AREA WHERE I WILL TRAVEL: Sydney Basin, Illawarra or with someone else where needed (provided not working)
AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL: YES
OVERNIGHT STAY YES OWN VEHICLE YES or share
TRAVELLING EXPENSES YES 100 km before payment of fuel costs
JUDGING EXPERIENCE: I have judged on behalf of The RHS of NSW for miscellaneous flowers, roses and pot plants.
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JUDGES NAME: Kim Hamilton
SPECIMEN JUDGE
CONTACT MOBILE: 0448 249 200
EMAIL ADDRESS: kimh330@gmail.com
AREA WHERE I WILL TRAVEL: Anywhere
AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL: YES
OVERNIGHT STAY YES OWN VEHICLE YES
TRAVELLING EXPENSES YES 100 km before payment of fuel costs
JUDGING EXPERIENCE: I have judged on behalf of The RHS of NSW for miscellaneous flowers, vegetables, African Violets and pot plants. I have also judged at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in the above categories. I am also a qualified judge for Cacti and Succulents and have judged these plants interstate.
Judges Name: Gary Hart
Specimen Judge
Contact Mobile: 0408476371
Email Address: gazh@bigpond.com
Area where I will travel: Anywhere
Availability to Travel: Yes
Over Night Stay: yes
Own Vehicle: yes
Travelling Expenses: Fuel costs
Judging Experience: I have judged on behalf of the RHS of NSW on several occasions. I have judged garden competitions. I am a qualified Cacti & Succulent , and Australian Orchid council judge. I have judged bonsai, bromeliads, and gesneriads. I am a member of several plants societies. I have judged in the RAS of NSW junior judging competitions and other plant groups.
JUDGES NAME: Glynis Hayne
SPECIMEN JUDGE
CONTACT MOBILE: 0427 104 944
EMAIL ADDRESS: africanqueen1@outpusnet.com.au, glynishayne@gmail.com
AREA WHERE I WILL TRAVEL: Everywhere
AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL:
PUBLIC TRANSPORT YES OVERNIGHT STAY YES if needed
OWN VEHICLE YES
TRAVELLING EXPENSES: Can be negotiated if needed
JUDGING EXPERIENCE: Miscellaneous flowers and pot plants. I am also a qualified judge with the Rose Society of NSW.
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JUDGE’S NAME: Colin Hollis
SPECIMEN JUDGE
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER: (02) 4236 0456
MOBILE CONTACT 0408 295 223
EMAIL ADDRESS: colin.hollis@telstra.com
AREA WHERE I WILL TRAVEL: Mainly the South Coast of NSW, but happy to travel further within NSW.
AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL:
PUBLIC TRANSPORT YES
OWN VEHICLE YES TRAVELLING EXPENSES YES
JUDGING EXPERIENCE: I have judged on behalf of The RHS of NSW for specimens, cut flowers, ferns, African violets, pot plants, vegetables, miscellaneous plants and flowers. As well as a RHS Judge I am a qualified judge with the Rose Society of NSW and have judged roses interstate as well as in The United Kingdom.
JUDGES NAME: Janet Johnstone
SPECIMEN JUDGE
CONTACT MOBILE: 0427 450 346
EMAIL ADDRESS: jmaryjohnstone@gmail.com
AREA WHERE I WILL TRAVEL: Most areas. I live 150 km west of the Blue Mountains.
AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL:
OVERNIGHT STAY YES OWN VEHICLE YES
TRAVELLING EXPENSES YES if more than 50 km
JUDGING EXPERIENCE: I have judged on behalf of The RHS of NSW for specimens, cut flowers, ferns, African violets, pot plants, vegetables, miscellaneous plants and flowers and Bonsai. I am also a trainee judge of the NSW & ACT Daffodil Society and a trainee judge of the Dahlia Society of Australia & NSW.
JUDGES NAME: Kathleen
SPECIMEN JUDGE
CONTACT MOBILE: 0401 951 211
EMAIL ADDRESS: nkkout@optusnet.com.au
AREA WHERE I WILL TRAVEL: Most areas within 3 hours drive of Sydney.
AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL:
PUBLIC TRANSPORT YES OVERNIGHT STAY YES
OWN VEHICLE YES TRAVELLING EXPENSES YES
JUDGING EXPERIENCE: I have judged on behalf of The RHS of NSW for specimens, cut flowers, ferns, African violets, pot plants, vegetables, miscellaneous plants and flowers and Bonsai. I am also a NSW & Australian Orchid Council judge.
JUDGES NAME: Lyn MacDonald
SPECIMEN JUDGE
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER: 0447 158 800
EMAIL ADDRESS: tppt@tpg.com.au
AREA WHERE I WILL TRAVEL: Everywhere
AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL:
OVERNIGHT STAY YES
OWN VEHICLE YES TRAVELLING EXPENSES YES
JUDGING EXPERIENCE: I have judged on behalf of The RHS of NSW for specimens, cut flowers, ferns, African violets, pot plants, vegetables, miscellaneous plants and flowers and Bonsai.
JUDGES NAME: Lanny Pramana
FLORAL ART JUDGE
CONTACT MOBILE : 0412 257 591
EMAIL ADDRESS: lanny_pramana@yahoo.com
AREA WHERE I WILL TRAVEL: Everywhere
AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL:
PUBLIC TRANSPORT YES OVERNIGHT STAY YES
OWN VEHICLE YES TRAVELLING EXPENSES YES
JUDGING EXPERIENCE: I have judged on behalf of The RHS of NSW at many different flower shows. I have competed at WAFA in Boston, USA; Jaipur, India and attended workshops held by Mark Pampling, Gregor Lersch, Francine Thomas, Anson Low, Andy Djatiutomo
JUDGES NAME: Cecily Rogers OAM (RHS Judges’ Convenor)
SPECIMEN OR FLORAL ART BOTH
CONTACT MOBILE: 0408 289 337
EMAIL ADDRESS: cwcerogers@hotmail.com
AREA WHERE I WILL TRAVEL: Most areas
AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL:
OVERNIGHT STAY YES
OWN VEHICLE YES TRAVELLING EXPENSES YES
JUDGING EXPERIENCE: I have judged on behalf of The RHS of NSW for several years. I have attended workshops, exhibited interstate and internationally. I have judged interstate and nationally. I have also judged on behalf of the AFAA in NSW and interstate. I have competed nationally and overseas. I have held workshops and demonstrated nationally and interstate.
JUDGES NAME: Alex Ross
SPECIMEN JUDGE
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER: (02) 9653 1294
CONTACT MOBILE 0418 869 882
EMAIL ADDRESS: slr69r@optusnet.com.au
AREA WHERE I WILL TRAVEL: Most areas
AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL:
OVERNIGHT STAY YES
OWN VEHICLE YES TRAVELLING EXPENSES YES
JUDGING EXPERIENCE: I have judged on behalf of The RHS of NSW for specimens, cut flowers, ferns, African violets, pot plants, vegetables, miscellaneous plants and flowers and Bonsai. I am also a qualified judge of The Rose Society of NSW & Australia. I am also a NSW Dahlia Society judge.
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JUDGES NAME: Madhu Shah
FLORAL ART JUDGE
CONTACT MOBILE: 0414 606 999
EMAIL ADDRESS: madhushah999@hotmail.com
AREA WHERE I WILL TRAVEL: Everywhere
AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL:
OVERNIGHT STAY YES OWN VEHICLE YES
TRAVELLING EXPENSES YES if more than 50 km return
JUDGING EXPERIENCE: I have judged on behalf of The RHS of NSW and AFAA in NSW and interstate. I have also exhibited overseas for Kenyan floral art. I have attended workshops in Australia and overseas and judged at the World Show in Japan.
JUDGES NAME: Mary Sweeney
FLORAL ART JUDGE
CONTACT MOBILE: 0419 466 751
EMAIL ADDRESS: maryswee45@gmail.com
AREA WHERE I WILL TRAVEL: MID NORTH COAST NSW - Gloucester to Coffs Harbour
AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL:
OWN VEHICLE YES
TRAVELLING EXPENSES I will negotiate fuel expenses with the Group or Society per km.
JUDGING EXPERIENCE: I have attended many workshops both in Australia and overseas. I have exhibited, judged and demonstrated locally, state-wide, interstate and overseas.
JUDGES NAME: Jacqueline Tweedie
FLORAL ART JUDGE
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER: (02) 9872 1862
EMAIL ADDRESS: jackietweedie@hotmail.com
AREA WHERE I WILL TRAVEL: Most areas, up to 3 hours from Sydney.
AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL:
PUBLIC TRANSPORT YES OVERNIGHT STAY YES
OWN VEHICLE YES TRAVELLING EXPENSES YES
JUDGING EXPERIENCE: I have judged on behalf of The RHS of NSW and attended a number of floral art workshops.
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