Ania’s floral design journey began by studying and working at a retail florist and participating in industry workshops, courses, trade shows, seminars and a Floral Design program at GW College 2007, followed by 2011 certification as CCF, 2012 AIFD accreditation, and 2013 EMC certification. 

 

Ania has entered and won numerous competitions, most recently in 2018 with first place in the Pacific North West competition, and 2017 when she co-presented the main stage AIFD Symposium. 

 

With a background in architecture and civil engineering, a passion for interior design, fashion, photography and art, Ania has been a frequent guest lecturer at GW College, assistant to EMC (USA & Belgium), and has taught workshops worldwide as as part of the Design For Excellence Team, participated and presented at home based and international  events including, Philadelphia  Flower Show, Fleuramour in Belgium, FFFIM in South Korea, 

 

Ania’s work has also been showcased on multiple occasions in published books internationally.

 

Today, Ania works as a freelance designer for prestigious events companies globally, and has her own business: Ania Norwood Design.