Annual Award Recipients
SAF’s Annual Awards celebrate excellence and innovation across the floral industry.
The recipients listed below have been recognized for their outstanding achievements and lasting impact.
Floriculture Hall of Fame
The pinnacle of recognition, honoring those who exemplify the highest standards in the floral industry.
Hall of Fame Inductees
| 2025 – Augusto Solano, AAF | 1989 – Dr. Harry K. Tayama | 1972 – Alfred Byrd Graf |
| 2024 – Paul Daum | 1988 – Dr. August De Hertogh | 1972 – Walter E. Mosmiller, Jr.,* |
| 2023 – Terril Nell, Ph.D., AAF | 1988 – Dr. Harold F. Wilkins | 1972 – Harold F. Yoder* |
| 2022 – Pete Garcia, AAF | 1987 – Robert C. Dewey | 1971 – Walter Julius Engel* |
| 2021 – Kenneth Royer, AAF | 1987 – Vernon L. Smithers | 1971 – Leland T. Kintzele* |
| 2019 – Jim and Ellen Ellison | 1987 – Olin A. Wetzel | 1971 – Bert Schiller McDonald* |
| 2018 – Peter J. Moran | 1986 – Morris “Buddy” Benz* | 1970 – Paul Ecke, Sr.* |
| 2017 – Bobbi Ecker-Blatchford, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 1986 – Richard D. Chapin | 1970 – Frederick Carl Gloeckner* |
| 2016 – Dwight J. Larimer, AAF, PFCI | 1986 – James C. Krone | 1970 – Joseph M. Johnston, Jr.* |
| 2015 – Del Demaree Jr., AAF | 1985 – William Duffett | 1969 – Mennick Truman Fossom* |
| 2015 – Charles F. Walton | 1985 – Aart VanWingerden | 1969 – Earl Gurney Mann* |
| 2014 – Ken Tagawa | 1985 – James Boswell Vosters, Sr. | 1969 – Albert Pochelon* |
| 2013 – Anna Ball | 1984 – Claude Hope | 1969 – William Zappettini, Sr.* |
| 2012 – Tom Butler, AAF, PFCI | 1984 – James C. Mikkelsen | 1968 – Ethel M. “Tommy” Bright* |
| 2012 – Herman Meinders, AAF | 1984 – Herb Mitchell | 1968 – Joseph Herbert Hill* |
| 2012 – Walter L. Preston | 1983 – Jack B. Kaufman* | 1968 – W. Albert Manda* |
| 2011 – Charles F. Kremp III, AAF | 1983 – William H. Kistler* | 1968 – Dr. Neil W. Stuart* |
| 2010 – Harrison “Red” Kennicott, AAF | 1983 – Eulalah May Overmeyer* | 1967 – H. Rollo Mueller* |
| 2010 – Todd Bachman* | 1982 – Oscar G. Carlstedt* | 1967 – Frances Jones Poetker |
| 2009 – M. James Leider, AAF | 1982 – Cloy Miller | 1967 – Leonard Holden Vaughan* |
| 2008 – H. Michael Mellano, AAF | 1982 – Harry Miller* | 1967 – Hubert J. “Hub” Wolfe* |
| 2007 – Rocky Pollitz, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 1981 – Frank Kuwahara | 1966 – John Henry Dudley* |
| 2006 – Jules “Toots” Armellini, AAF | 1981 – Samuel S. Pennock, III* | 1966 – William F. Gude* |
| 2005 – Albert Felly, AAF | 1981 – Fred Wesemeyer* | 1966 – Ora Benjamin Haley, Jr.* |
| 2004 – J. Sten Crissey, AAF | 1980 – Everett Conklin* | 1966 – Samuel Sellers Pennock, Sr.* |
| 2001 – Jose (Pepe) M. de la Torre, AAF | 1980 – Eugene Endres* | 1965 – Edward Goeppner |
| 2001 – Arne M. Thirup, AAF | 1980 – Harrison Kennicott, Jr.* | 1965 – Robert H. Roland* |
| 2000 – Ole B. Nissen | 1979 – Ralph Bachman | 1965 – Joseph Shinoda* |
| 1999 – Franz Fruehwirth | 1979 – Edward Carl Grande* | 1964 – Dr. Samuel L. Emsweller* |
| 1998 – Carmen Cosentino | 1979 – Dr. John Seeley | 1964 – Granville Gude* |
| 1997 – Donald E. Weder | 1978 – John H. Walker* | 1964 – Prof. Paul R. Krone* |
| 1996 – Dr. William H. Carlson | 1977 – Dr. H. Marc Cathey | 1964 – Prof. Alex Laurie* |
| 1995 – Vincent P. Adamo* | 1977 – Winfred David Holley | 1964 – Edward McCarthy* |
| 1994 – Dr. Robert Langhans | 1977 – Charles Foster Pennock* | 1964 – Arno Nehrling* |
| 1994 – Douglas K. Dillon | 1976 – Kenneth F. Baker* | 1964 – John Thorpe* |
| 1993 – Paul Ecke, Jr.* | 1976 – Irwin Betermann* | 1963 – Liberty Hyde Bailey* |
| 1993 – Victor Ball1992 | 1976 – Yoshimi Shibata | 1963 – Herman B. Dorner* |
| 1993 – George Dean, Jr. | 1975 – Irving Allen* | 1963 – E.G. Hill* |
| 1993 – Arthur T. Ito | 1975 – George Jacob Ball* | 1963 – Ray Murphy* |
| 1991 – Dr. Haruyuki Kamemoto | 1975 – William Elliott DeLoache* | 1963 – Samuel S. Pennock, Jr.* |
| 1991 – Egon Molbak | 1974 – Eugene S. Boerner* | 1963 – Kenneth Post* |
| 1990 – Dr. Richard Craig | 1974 – Dr. Donald Carl Kiplinger*1973 | 1963 – James Sykora* |
| 1990 – Melvin H. Schwanke | 1974 – Pinkney S. Cook* | 1963 – John Valentine* |
| 1989 – Stanley F. Bachman | 1974 – William Wallace Patterson* | * deceased |
| 1989 – Dr. Roy A. Larson* | 1974 – Gustav Henry Poesch* |
Paul Ecke Jr. Award
Recognizes exemplary devotion to the floral profession, industry and community.
Paul Ecke, Jr. Award Recipients
2025 – Dianna Nordman, AAF | 2009 – Dr. Marvin Miller | 1995 – Rocky Pollitz, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2024 – Tim Farrell, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 2008 – Ernesto & Lucie Velez | 1994 – Jules “Toots” Armellini, AAF |
2023 – Mike Black | 2007 – Edgar Engart | 1993 – Douglas K. Dillon, AAF |
2022 – Renato Cruz Sogueco, AAF, PFCI | 2006 – Arlene Sorensen, AAF | 1992 – Paul Ecke, Jr., AAF |
2021 – Robert Williams II, AAF, PFCI | 2005 – Dwight Larimer, AAF | 1991 – Bette DePrez, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2019 – Shirley Lyons, AAF, PFCI | 2004 – Harrison (Red) Kennicott, III, AAF | 1990 – Dr. H. Marc Cathey |
2018 – Dr. Charles R. Hall | 2003 – Tom Powell, AAF | 1989 – Charles F. Kremp, 3rd, AAF |
2016 – Leo Roozen, AAF | 2002 – Tom Butler, AAF | 1988 – Art Ito Jr., AAF |
2015 – Terril A. Nell, Ph.D., AAF | 2001 – Robert McClellan | 1987 – Walter Preston, AAF |
2014 – David Armellini | 2000 – Herman Meinders, AAF | 1986 – Ken Royer, AAF |
2013 – Carol Caggiano, AIFD, PFCI | 1999 – Dave Mears, AAF | 1985 – John Henry Dudley, AAF |
2012 – Ian Prosser, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 1998 – Frances Dudley, AAF | 1984 – Ole Nissen, AAF |
2011 – Paul Goodman, CPA, PFCI | 1997 – Jacob Van Namen, AAF |
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2010 – Ramon Garcia | 1996 – J. Sten Crissey, AAF and Betty Abrams |
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Gold Medal Award
Recognizes the originator or introducer of a widely distributed plant or flower that has significant horticultural and commercial value.
Gold Medal Award Recipients
2025 – Patricia Knight, Ph.D. | 2010 – Forese Salviati | 1995 – E.G. Hill Company |
2024 – No Award Given | 2009 – Jan van der Wereld (posthumously) | 1994 – Glenn Goldsmith, Claude Hope |
2023 – Deliflor Americas | 2008 – No Award Given | 1993 – Fred Berhard Winkler, William Warriner (posthumously) |
2022 – Linda Laughner | 2007 – Henk van Dam | 1992 – Paul Ecke, Sr. |
2021 – Scott Trees, Ph.D. | 2006 – Peter Ullrich | 1989 – Grace Mack |
2019 – No Award Given | 2004 – Peter Hannaford | 1988 – Henry Motzkau, Bob Coward |
2018 – Blair Winner | 2003 – Raymond Oglesby | 1984 – Leonard Shoesmith |
2017 – No Award Given | 2002 – Paul Ecke, Jr. | 1983 – W. Pomeroy Thomson |
2016 – No Award Given | 2001 – Calvin Hayashi | 1980 – William Duffett |
2015 – No Award Given | 2000 – Nic Zonneveld | 1979 – Kent McDaniels |
2014 – David Clark, Ph.D. | 1999 – Holtkamp Greenhouses, Inc. | 1978 – James Vosters |
2013 – No Award Given | 1998 – No Award Given | 1977 – Irwin’s Greenhouses |
2012 – No Award Given | 1997 – Carl Fischer | 1969 – Mikkelsen, Inc. |
2011 – John Dolan | 1996 – J. Robert Oglevee |
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John H. Walker Award
Recognizes floral association executives for the role they play as leaders of the industry.
John H. Walker Award Recipients
2025 – Judy M. Laushman | 2008 – No Recipient Chosen | 1993 – Steven Brickner, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2024 – No Recipient Chosen | 2007 – Drew N. Gruenburg, Society of American Florists | 1992 – Bob Briggs Colorado Greenhouse Growers Assn. |
2023 – No Recipient Chosen | 2006 – Augusto Solano, Asocolflores | 1991 – William Carl Plummer, Arkansas Florists’ Association |
2021/2022 – Debi Chedester, AAF, American Floral Endowment | 2005 – Rodney Crittenden, Michigan Floral Association | 1990 – Donna Cameron, Northwest Florists’ Association |
2019 – No Recipient Chosen | 2004 – James Wanko, Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Assn. | 1989 – Robert Heron, Professional Allied Florists of Metro Detroit |
2018 – No Recipient Chosen | 2003 – Benjamin Bolusky, Florida Nurseryman & Growers Assn. | 1988 – Wil Carlson, Bedding Plants, Inc. |
2017 – Christine Boldt | 2002 – Robert Otsuka, California Flower Market | 1987 – Jim and Gen McCarthy, AAF North Central Florists’ Assn. |
2016 – No Recipient Chosen | 2001 – Dennis Kirven, Ohio Florists’ Association | 1986 – Floyd W. Johnson, Greater Milwaukee Florists’ Assn. |
2015 – Lin Schmale, Society of American Florists | 2000 – No Recipient Chosen | 1985 – Dr. Harry Tayama, AAF Ohio Florists Association |
2014 – No Recipient Chosen | 1999 – Peter J. Moran, Society of American Florists | 1984 – Melvin H. Schwanke, AAF Nebraska Florist Society |
2013 – Russ Barley, AAF, AIFD, CFD, FSMD, Emerald Coast Flowers & Gifts | 1998 – No Recipient Chosen | 1983 – Michael A. Caliandro, AAF California State Florists Assn. |
2012 – No Recipient Chosen | 1997 – Dianna L. Doss, Texas State Florists’ Assn. | 1982 – Mildred P. Michie, Professional Florists of Mississippi Valley |
2011 – No Recipient Chosen | 1996 – Bob Heffernan, Connecticut State Florists’ Assn. | 1981 – Charles Barr, AAF, Connecticut Florists Association |
2010 – No Recipient Chosen | 1995 – Thomas C. Shaner, AIFD | 1980 – James Krone, AAF, Roses, Inc. |
2009 – DuVal “Butch” Johnston, AAF Johnston’s Quality Flowers, Inc. | 1994 – Archie J. Clapp, WF&FSA | 1979 – Richard G. Klingman, Colorado Flower Growers Association American Carnation Society |
Alex Laurie Award for Research and Education
Recognizes an individual who has made broad-scope, long lasting contributions to research or education in the floriculture industry.
Alex Laurie Award Recipients
| 2023 – Dr. Kimberly William, Kansas State University | 1995 – Dr. William Carpenter, University of Florida | 1969 – E. Gurney Mann, E.G. Hill Company, Richmond, IN |
| 2022 – Dr. Brent Pemberton, Texas A&M University | 1994 – Dr. August A. DeHertogh, North Carolina State University | 1968 – Dr. H.H. Thornberry, University of Illinois |
| 2021 – Dr. Jim Faust, Clemson University | 1993 – Dr. Anton Kofranek, University of California | 1967 – Dr. Louis Berninger, University of Wisconsin |
| 2019 – Dr. Mark Bridgen, Cornell University | 1992 – Dr. Harry Tayama, Ohio State University | 1966 – Prof. James E. Smith, Jr., University of Missouri |
| 2018 – None Given | 1991 – Dr. Harold Wilkins, Nurserymen’s Exchange, Half Moon Bay, CA | 1965 – Dr. John G. Seeley, Cornell University |
| 2017 – Dr. Paul A. Thomas, University of Georgia | 1990 – Dr. Richard Craig, Pennsylvania State University | 1964 – Dr. Marlin N. Rogers, University of Missouri |
| 2016 – Brian E. Whipker, Ph.D., North Carolina State University | 1989 – G. Victor Ball, George J. Ball, Inc., West Chicago, IL | 1964 – Prof. James E. Smith, Jr., University of Missouri |
| 2015 – Terry L. Ferriss, Ph.D., Univ. of Wisconsin–River Falls | 1988 – Dr. Roy A. Larson, North Carolina State University | 1963 – Dr. Neil Stuart, USDA, Washington, DC |
| 2014 – John Dole, Ph.D., North Carolina State University – Raleigh | 1987 – Dr. Robert Wing Langhans, Cornell University | 1963 – Dr. Samuel Emsweller, USDA, Washington, DC |
| 2013 – Virginia Walter, MS, Cal Poly State Univ. – San Luis Obispo | 1986 – Dr. William H. Carlson, Michigan State University | 1962 – Paul R. Krone, Michigan State University |
| 2012 – Dr. Ed Sisler, North Carolina State University – Raleigh | 1985 – Dr. Lowell C. Ewart, Michigan State University | 1960 – Dr. Gustav A.L. Mehlquist, University of Connecticut |
| 2011 – Dr. Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University | 1984 – Claude Hope, Linda Vista, S.A. | 1959 – Dr. W.D. Holley, Colorado State University |
| 2010 – Dr. Ann Chase, University of Florida | 1983 – Dr. Gail Edwin Beck, University of Wisconsin | 1958 – Dr. James B. Shanks, University of Maryland |
| 2009 – Dr. Lance Osborne, University of Florida | 1982 – Prof. James W. Boodley, Cornell University | 1957 – Dr. John R. Culbert, University of Illinois |
| 2008 – Dr. James Barrett, University of Florida | 1982 – Prof. Haruyuki Kamemoto, University of Hawaii | 1956 – Dr. A.F. DeWerth, Texas A&M University |
| 2007 – Dr. James Moyer, North Carolina State University | 1981 – Dr. Richard E. Widmer, University of Minnesota | 1956 – Dr. Wesley Davidson, Rutgers University |
| 2006 – Dr. Allan Armitage, University of Georgia | 1980 – Dr. Elwood Kalin, Washington State University | 1955 – Dr. Henry M. Cathey, Cornell University |
| 2005 – Dr. Kevin Heinz, Texas A&M University | 1979 – Dr. John White, Pennsylvania State University | 1954 – C. Fisher |
| 2004 – Dr. Mary Hausbeck, Michigan State University | 1978 – Dr. Toshio Murashige, University of California | 1954 – Kenneth Post |
| 2003 – Dr. Michael Reid, University of California | 1977 – Prof. Alex Laurie, Ohio State University | 1953 – M. Truman Fossum, USDA, Washington, DC |
| 2002 – Dr. Richard A. Criley, University of Hawaii at Manoa | 1976 – Dr. D.C. Kiplinger, Ohio State University | 1952 – R. Hampton |
| 2001 – Dr. Paul V. Nelson, North Carolina State University | 1974 – Prof. Oliver A. Batcheller, Cal Poly State University | 1952 – B. Brunk |
| 2000 – Dr. Joe J. Hanan, Colorado State University | 1974 – Dr. Howard C. Brown, Cal Poly State University | 1951 – N. Stuart |
| 1999 – Dr. P. Allen Hammer, Purdue University | 1973 – Alvi O. Voigt, Pennsylvania State University | 1950 – Conrad Olson |
| 1998 – Margery Daughtrey, Cornell Univ. / LI Hort. Research Labs | 1972 – Dr. Charles E. Hess, Rutgers University | 1949 – F. Smith |
| 1997 – Dr. Michael Parrella, Univ. of California–Davis | 1971 – Dr. Harry Trelogan, USDA Statistical Reporting Service, Washington, DC | 1948 – W. Blauve |
| 1996 – Dr. Royal Heins, Michigan State University | 1970 – Prof. A.W. Dimock, Cornell University |
Century Award
Honors businesses and organizations that have served the floral industry for 100 years or more.
Century Award Recipients
| 2025 – Forth Floral, Rhinelander, WI | 2012 – The John Henry Company, Lansing, MI | 1995 – Nanz and Kraft Florist, Louisville, KY |
| 2025 – Mellano & Company, Oceanside, CA | 2012 – Carey’s Flowers, South Hadley, MA | 1995 – Stephen’s Flowers & Gifts, Columbus, OH |
| 2025 – Radebaugh Florist & Greenhouses, Towson, MD | 2012 – Holdridge Farm Nursery Inc., Ledyard, CT | 1995 – Amlings Flowerland, Hinsdale, IL |
| 2025 – Rosery Flower Shop, Hudson, NY | 2012 – Olympia Flower Store Inc., Boston, MA | 1995 – Brown Floral Company, Jackson, MI |
| 2024 – Fallon’s Flowers, Raleigh, NC | 2011 – Rothe Florist, Mt. Airy, PA | 1995 – Grande Greenhouses, Indianapolis, IN |
| 2024 – South Side Floral Shop, Scranton, PA | 2010 – Emil J. Nagengast Florist, Albany, NY | 1995 – DeMuth Florist, Connellsville, PA |
| 2024 – Memorial Florist & Greenhouses, Appleton, WI | 2010 – FTD, Inc., Downers Grove, IL | 1994 – Butz Flowers, Inc., New Castle, PA 16101 |
| 2024 – Baker Florist, Dover, OH | 2010 – McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center, Greenwich, CT | 1994 – Decorah Greenhouses, Inc., Decorah, IA |
| 2023 – Banner Flower House, Kokomo, IN | 2010 – Vandersalm’s-Flipse Flower Shop and Garden Center, Kalamazoo, MI | 1990-1993 – Not awarded |
| 2023 – Phillip’s Flowers, Westmont, IL | 2010 – Whiting Flower Shop, Whiting, IN | 1989 – G. Van Bochove & Bro., Inc., Kalamazoo, MI 49001 |
| 2022 – Norton’s Florist, Birmingham, AL | 2010 – Fisher Florist Corporation, New London, CT | 1988 – Madison Avenue Flower Shop, Indianapolis, IN |
| 2022 – Florida State Association, Leesburg, FL | 2010 – Flowers by Mendez and Jackel, Camden NJ | 1988 – A.L. Randall Company, Prairie View, IL |
| 2022 – Florists Review Magazine, Sarasota, FL | 2009 – Caruso Florists, Washington, DC | 1987 – New York Florists Club, New York, NY |
| 2022 – Texas State Florists’ Association, Leander, TX | 2009 – DWF Wholesale Florists Company, Denver, CO | 1987 – Florists’ Insurance, Edwardsville, IL |
| 2022 – Williams Flowers & Wine LLC, Mount Vernon, OH | 2009 – Dundalk Florists, Dundalk, MD | 1987 – A. Lange Florist & Greenhouse, Oak Park, IL |
| 2021 – Great Lakes Floral Association, Haslett, MI | 2009 – Eitel’s Flowers & Gifts, Greencastle, IN | 1987 – State Florists’ Association of Indiana, Monrovia, IN |
| 2021 – Neubauer’s Flowers Inc, Uniontown, PA | 2009 – La Crosse Floral Company, La Crosse, WI | 1986 – Not awarded |
| 2019 – St. Cloud Floral, St. Cloud, MN | 2008 – Not awarded | 1985 – Bachman’s, Inc., Minneapolis, MN |
| 2019 – Tillie’s Flower Shop, Wichita, KS | 2007 – Olympia Hearns Flower Shop, Bronx, NY | 1985 – Kaden the Florist, Gainsville, TX |
| 2019 – Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Florists Association, Haslett, MI | 2006 – Mt. Eden Floral, Mountain View, CA | 1984 – Faber Floral Co, Kankakee, IL |
| 2018 – City Line Florist, Trumbull, CT | 2006 – White Lake Greenhouses, Whitehall, MI | 1984 – M. Adler’s Son, Inc., Brooklyn, NY |
| 2018 – Gould’s Flowers, Lockport, NY | 2005 – Ball Horticultural Co, W. Chicago, IL | 1983 – Stuppy, Inc., North Kansas City, MO |
| 2018 – Janousek Florist & Greenhouse, Inc., Omaha, NE | 2005 – Furst Florist, Dayton, OH | 1983 – Reasoners Tropical Nurseries, Inc., Oneco, FL |
| 2018 – Lake Forest Flowers, Lake Forest, IL | 2005 – Lindskoog Florist, Minneapolis, MN | 1983 – Haentze Floral, Fonddulac, WI |
| 2017 – Johnston’s Quality Flowers, Fort Smith, AR | 2005 – Virginia Greenhouse & Floral Company, Virginia, MN | 1983 – Alexander R. Masson, Inc., Linwood, KS |
| 2017 – Mitchell’s Flowers and Events, Orland Park, IL | 2004 – City Floral, Everett, WA | 1982 – Murdoch Gardens, Easton, MD |
| 2017 – Wistinghausen Florist & Greenhouse, Oak Harbor, OH | 2004 – Waukesha Floral & Greenhouse, Inc., Waukesha, WI | 1982 – S.S. Pennock Company, Philadelphia, PA |
| 2016 – Imlay Florist, Inc., Zanesville, OH | 2003-2001 – Not awarded | 1982 – Oelschigs’ Nursery, Inc., Savannah, GA |
| 2016 – Jacques Flower Shop & Garden Center Inc., Manchester, NH | 2000 – Coulter Florists & Greenhouse, Marysville, TN | 1982 – Oelschigs’ Floral Shop, Inc., Savannah, GA |
| 2016 – Schneider’s Florist, Springfield, OH | 2000 – Tipton & Hurst, Little Rock, AR | 1982 – Lozier Florist, Desmoines, IA |
| 2016 – Welke’s Milwaukee Florist, Milwaukee, WI | 1999 – Leider Horticultural Company, Buffalo Grove, IL | 1982 – Jones the Florist, Cincinnati, OH |
| 2015 – Allan’s Flowers & More, Prescott, AZ | 1998 – Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company, Pittsburgh, PA | 1982 – Young’s Flowers, Fort Wayne, IN |
| 2015 – Brown Floral,, Salt Lake City, UT | 1998 – W.J. Cowee Inc., Berlin, NY | 1982 – J.L. Dillon, Inc., Bloomsburg, PA |
| 2015 – Evans Flowers and Greenhouses,, Peabody, MA | 1997 – Huddart Floral Company, Salt Lake City, UT | 1982 – E.G. Hill Co., Inc., Richmond, IN |
| 2015 – Furst the Florist Inc., Dayton, OH | 1996 – Green’s Greenhouses and Treasure House, Fremont, Nebraska | 1982 – A.N. Pierson Inc., New Haven, CT |
| 2015 – Ye Olde Yardley Florist,, Yardley, PA | 1996 – Anderson Floral Company, Columbus, Nebraska | 1982 – Kennicott Brothers Company, Chicago, IL |
| 2014 – George Didden Greenhouses, Hatfield, PA | 1995 – Beall’s Roses, Seattle, Washington | 1982 – Oram Flowers, Lexington, KY |
| 2013 – Klein’s Floral and Greenhouses, Madison, WI | 1995 – Binley Florist, Inc., Glens Falls, NY | 1982 – Gregoiries Flowers, San Francisco, CA |
| 2013 – Myers Flower Shop, Branford, CT | 1995 – Heroman’s Florist, Baton Rouge, LA |
Rising Star Award
Recognizes a young floral industry professional for their achievements and commitment to the industry.
Rising Star Award Recipients
| 2025 – Sahid Nahim |
| 2025- Sam Bowles, AAF |
| 2024- Jenny Thomasson, AAF, AIFD, EMC, PFCI, |
| 2023 – Nicole Polazzo |
Tommy Bright Award
Recognizes a member of the Professional Floral Communicators-International for a lifetime commitment to commentating excellence in the floral industry.
Tommy Bright Award Recipients
2025- Jackie Lacey, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 2000 – Richard L. Milteer, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2024- Leanne Kesler, AAF, AIFD, FDI, PFCI, | 1999 – Frank Laning, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2023 – Tim Farrell, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 1998 – Teresa Riddle, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2022 – Sharon McGukin, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 1997 – Bobbi Ecker, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2021 – David Shover, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 1996 – Jim Morley, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2021 – Kevin Ylvisaker, AIFD, PFCI | 1995 – Rocky Pollitz, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2019 – Ian Prosser, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, NDSF | 1994 – Wilton Hardy, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2018 – Deborah De La Flor, AIFD, PFCI | 1993 – Bill Hixson, AAF, PFCI |
2016 – Tom Bowling, AIFD, PFCI | 1992 – Bob Gordon, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2015 – Richard Seaboldt, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 1991 – Weber McFarland, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2014 – Joyce Mason-Monheim, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, AzMF | 1990 – Bette Deprez, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2013 – Jerome Raska, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, CAFA, CF | 1989 – Robert Turnbull, AAF, PFCI |
2011 – Lynn Lary McLean, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, TMF | 1989 – Frankie Shelton, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2010 – J M.H. Schwanke, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, WFC, CMG | 1988 – Michael Polychrones, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2009 – Richard Salvaggio, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, CAFA | 1987 – Jim Bridenbaugh, AAF, PFCI |
2008 – Carol Caggiano, AIFD, PFCI | 1985 – Hal Cook, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2008 – Carmen Cosentino, AAF, PFCI | 1984 – Joyce White, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2006 – Kirk Pamper, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 1984 – Dean White, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2004 – Phillip M. Rulloda, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 1983 – Eulalah Overmeyer, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
2003 – LaVon Bankhead, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, TMFA | 1982 – Francis Jones Poetker, AAF, PFCI |
2003 – Jo Ellen (Joey) Schwanke, AAF, NAFD, PFCI | 1982 – Dean Grannan, PFCI |
2002 – Marie N. Ackerman, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 1980 – Clark Herman, AAF, PFCI |
2001 – Gary Brewer, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | |
2001 – Ralph Null, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |