Charlotte gets her flowers

Key points

• Geelong florist Charlotte Follett has placed 10th in the world at the WorldSkills International Competition in Shanghai. The 21-year-old was the first Australian floristry competitor to reach the top 10 at the finals in many years.
• She finished with 696 points, four short of the score needed for a Medallion of Excellence. Follett said she was thrilled with her effort and results, and credited her family, fiance, and mentors Jacinta Young and David Berger for their support.
• Her floristry journey began in Geelong through a school-based apprenticeship.