Much excitement and pride for the five participants and the Bromeliad Society of Australia Inc members at a recent meeting with the graduation and presentation of Certificates and pins for the completion and passing their BSI Accredited Judging School course.
Two of the five are now Bromeliad Society International Accredited Master Judges, and three Bromeliad Society International Accredited Judges.
Following much discussion with its members the Bromeliad Society of Australia decided to make contact with the Bromeliad Society International regarding an opportunity for seven of its members to participate in a 3 year bromeliad judging school.
The trainer was Narelle Aizlewood a Bromeliad Society International Master Judge, Trainer and Registrar for Queensland. She has attended many conferences in the U.S.A. having completed her accreditation in the States.
There were a total of six BSI judging schools held over a period of 3 years – 2 per year a huge commitment by the seven nominees and sponsored by the Bromeliad Society of Australia Inc.
They include revision test sheets, research material, reading material, discussions and interaction with presentations, passing a point scoring exercise every school, meeting set requirements to be a judge and passing the final written exam.
First school was held at the home of President Ian Hook at Northmead on 12th June 2022.
Of the seven members who commenced the course two needed to withdraw due to unforeseen circumstances.
Five continued and successfully completed and graduated with BSI Certificates and Pins being presented on 14th June.
Members who graduated were:
Edwina Wain and Warrick Varley (both who had previously completed the Judges Schools under the direction of Eileen Killingley). Both these judges are now BSI Accredited Master Judges.
Nina Woodcock, Harold Kuan and Amal Eid are all now BSI Accredited Judges.
Well done to those all involved, especially the BSA Inc graduates who are now eligible to judge Internationally.
