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
| 2026 – Ian Prosser, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 1989 – Dr. Roy A. Larson | 1974 – Gustav Henry Poesch |
| 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 | 1963 – James Sykora |
| 1990 – Melvin H. Schwanke | 1974 – Pinkney S. Cook | 1963 – John Valentine |
| 1989 – Stanley F. Bachman | 1974 – William Wallace Patterson |
Paul Ecke Jr. Award
Recognizes exemplary devotion to the floral profession, industry and community.
Paul Ecke, Jr. Award Recipients
| 2026 – Russ Barley, AAF, AIFD | 2010 – Ramon Garcia | 1996 – J. Sten Crissey, AAF and Betty Abrams |
| 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 |
| 2017 – 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 |
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
| 2026 – No Award Given | 2011 – John Dolan | 1996 – J. Robert Oglevee |
| 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. |
John H. Walker Award
Recognizes floral association executives for the role they play as leaders of the industry.
John H. Walker Award Recipients
| 2026 – No Recipient Chosen | 2008 – No Recipient Chosen | 1993 – Steven Brickner, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
| 2025 – Judy M. Laushman | 2007 – Drew N. Gruenburg, Society of American Florists | 1992 – Bob Briggs Colorado Greenhouse Growers Assn. |
| 2024 – No Recipient Chosen | 2006 – Augusto Solano, Asocolflores | 1991 – William Carl Plummer, Arkansas Florists’ Association |
| 2023 – No Recipient Chosen | 2005 – Rodney Crittenden, Michigan Floral Association | 1990 – Donna Cameron, Northwest Florists’ Association |
| 2021/2022 – Debi Chedester, AAF, American Floral Endowment | 2004 – James Wanko, Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Assn. | 1989 – Robert Heron, Professional Allied Florists of Metro Detroit |
| 2019 – No Recipient Chosen | 2003 – Benjamin Bolusky, Florida Nurseryman & Growers Assn. | 1988 – Wil Carlson, Bedding Plants, Inc. |
| 2018 – No Recipient Chosen | 2002 – Robert Otsuka, California Flower Market | 1987 – Jim and Gen McCarthy, AAF North Central Florists’ Assn. |
| 2017 – Christine Boldt | 2001 – Dennis Kirven, Ohio Florists’ Association | 1986 – Floyd W. Johnson, Greater Milwaukee Florists’ Assn. |
| 2016 – No Recipient Chosen | 2000 – No Recipient Chosen | 1985 – Dr. Harry Tayama, AAF Ohio Florists Association |
| 2015 – Lin Schmale, Society of American Florists | 1999 – Peter J. Moran, Society of American Florists | 1984 – Melvin H. Schwanke, AAF Nebraska Florist Society |
| 2014 – No Recipient Chosen | 1998 – No Recipient Chosen | 1983 – Michael A. Caliandro, AAF California State Florists Assn. |
| 2013 – Russ Barley, AAF, AIFD, CFD, FSMD, Emerald Coast Flowers & Gifts | 1997 – Dianna L. Doss, Texas State Florists’ Assn. | 1982 – Mildred P. Michie, Professional Florists of Mississippi Valley |
| 2012 – No Recipient Chosen | 1996 – Bob Heffernan, Connecticut State Florists’ Assn. | 1981 – Charles Barr, AAF, Connecticut Florists Association |
| 2011 – No Recipient Chosen | 1995 – Thomas C. Shaner, AIFD | 1980 – James Krone, AAF, Roses, Inc. |
| 2010 – No Recipient Chosen | 1994 – Archie J. Clapp, WF&FSA | 1979 – Richard G. Klingman, Colorado Flower Growers Association American Carnation Society |
| 2009 – DuVal “Butch” Johnston, AAF Johnston’s Quality Flowers, Inc. |
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
| 2026 – Dr. William B. Miller, Cornell University | 1998 – Margery Daughtrey, Cornell Univ. / LI Hort. Research Labs | 1971 – Dr. Harry Trelogan, USDA Statistical Reporting Service, Washington, DC |
| 2025 – Rick Long, Source Publications, Tulsa, OK | 1997 – Dr. Michael Parrella, Univ. of California–Davis | 1970 – Prof. A.W. Dimock, Cornell University |
| 2024 – Dr. Paul Fisher, University of Florida | 1996 – Dr. Royal Heins, Michigan State University | 1969 – E. Gurney Mann, E.G. Hill Company, Richmond, IN |
| 2023 – Dr. Kimberly William, Kansas State University | 1995 – Dr. William Carpenter, University of Florida | 1968 – Dr. H.H. Thornberry, University of Illinois |
| 2022 – Dr. Brent Pemberton, Texas A&M University | 1994 – Dr. August A. DeHertogh, North Carolina State University | 1967 – Dr. Louis Berninger, University of Wisconsin |
| 2021 – Dr. Jim Faust, Clemson University | 1993 – Dr. Anton Kofranek, University of California | 1966 – Prof. James E. Smith, Jr., University of Missouri |
| 2019 – Dr. Mark Bridgen, Cornell University | 1992 – Dr. Harry Tayama, Ohio State University | 1965 – Dr. John G. Seeley, Cornell University |
| 2018 – None Given | 1991 – Dr. Harold Wilkins, Nurserymen’s Exchange, Half Moon Bay, CA | 1964 – Dr. Marlin N. Rogers, University of Missouri |
| 2017 – Dr. Paul A. Thomas, University of Georgia | 1990 – Dr. Richard Craig, Pennsylvania State University | 1964 – Prof. James E. Smith, Jr., University of Missouri |
| 2016 – Brian E. Whipker, Ph.D., North Carolina State University | 1989 – G. Victor Ball, George J. Ball, Inc., West Chicago, IL | 1963 – Dr. Neil Stuart, USDA, Washington, DC |
| 2015 – Terry L. Ferriss, Ph.D., Univ. of Wisconsin–River Falls | 1988 – Dr. Roy A. Larson, North Carolina State University | 1963 – Dr. Samuel Emsweller, USDA, Washington, DC |
| 2014 – John Dole, Ph.D., North Carolina State University – Raleigh | 1987 – Dr. Robert Wing Langhans, Cornell University | 1962 – Paul R. Krone, Michigan State University |
| 2013 – Virginia Walter, MS, Cal Poly State Univ. – San Luis Obispo | 1986 – Dr. William H. Carlson, Michigan State University | 1960 – Dr. Gustav A.L. Mehlquist, University of Connecticut |
| 2012 – Dr. Ed Sisler, North Carolina State University – Raleigh | 1985 – Dr. Lowell C. Ewart, Michigan State University | 1959 – Dr. W.D. Holley, Colorado State University |
| 2011 – Dr. Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University | 1984 – Claude Hope, Linda Vista, S.A. | 1958 – Dr. James B. Shanks, University of Maryland |
| 2010 – Dr. Ann Chase, University of Florida | 1983 – Dr. Gail Edwin Beck, University of Wisconsin | 1957 – Dr. John R. Culbert, University of Illinois |
| 2009 – Dr. Lance Osborne, University of Florida | 1982 – Prof. James W. Boodley, Cornell University | 1956 – Dr. A.F. DeWerth, Texas A&M University |
| 2008 – Dr. James Barrett, University of Florida | 1982 – Prof. Haruyuki Kamemoto, University of Hawaii | 1956 – Dr. Wesley Davidson, Rutgers University |
| 2007 – Dr. James Moyer, North Carolina State University | 1981 – Dr. Richard E. Widmer, University of Minnesota | 1955 – Dr. Henry M. Cathey, Cornell University |
| 2006 – Dr. Allan Armitage, University of Georgia | 1980 – Dr. Elwood Kalin, Washington State University | 1954 – C. Fisher |
| 2005 – Dr. Kevin Heinz, Texas A&M University | 1979 – Dr. John White, Pennsylvania State University | 1954 – Kenneth Post |
| 2004 – Dr. Mary Hausbeck, Michigan State University | 1978 – Dr. Toshio Murashige, University of California | 1953 – M. Truman Fossum, USDA, Washington, DC |
| 2003 – Dr. Michael Reid, University of California | 1977 – Prof. Alex Laurie, Ohio State University | 1952 – R. Hampton |
| 2002 – Dr. Richard A. Criley, University of Hawaii at Manoa | 1976 – Dr. D.C. Kiplinger, Ohio State University | 1952 – B. Brunk |
| 2001 – Dr. Paul V. Nelson, North Carolina State University | 1974 – Prof. Oliver A. Batcheller, Cal Poly State University | 1951 – N. Stuart |
| 2000 – Dr. Joe J. Hanan, Colorado State University | 1974 – Dr. Howard C. Brown, Cal Poly State University | 1950 – Conrad Olson |
| 1999 – Dr. P. Allen Hammer, Purdue University | 1973 – Alvi O. Voigt, Pennsylvania State University | 1949 – F. Smith |
| 1972 – Dr. Charles E. Hess, Rutgers University | 1948 – W. Blauve |
Century Award
Honors businesses and organizations that have served the floral industry for 100 years or more.
Century Award Recipients
| 2026 – San Francisco Flower Market, CA | 2012 – The John Henry Company, Lansing, MI | 1995 – Nanz and Kraft Florist, Louisville, KY |
| 2025 – Forth Floral, Rhinelander, WI | 2012 – Carey’s Flowers, South Hadley, MA | 1995 – Stephen’s Flowers & Gifts, Columbus, OH |
| 2025 – Mellano & Company, Oceanside, CA | 2012 – Holdridge Farm Nursery Inc., Ledyard, CT | 1995 – Amlings Flowerland, Hinsdale, IL |
| 2025 – Radebaugh Florist & Greenhouses, Towson, MD | 2012 – Olympia Flower Store Inc., Boston, MA | 1995 – Brown Floral Company, Jackson, MI |
| 2025 – Rosery Flower Shop, Hudson, NY | 2011 – Rothe Florist, Mt. Airy, PA | 1995 – Grande Greenhouses, Indianapolis, IN |
| 2024 – Fallon’s Flowers, Raleigh, NC | 2010 – Emil J. Nagengast Florist, Albany, NY | 1995 – DeMuth Florist, Connellsville, PA |
| 2024 – South Side Floral Shop, Scranton, PA | 2010 – FTD, Inc., Downers Grove, IL | 1994 – Butz Flowers, Inc., New Castle, PA 16101 |
| 2024 – Memorial Florist & Greenhouses, Appleton, WI | 2010 – McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center, Greenwich, CT | 1994 – Decorah Greenhouses, Inc., Decorah, IA |
| 2024 – Baker Florist, Dover, OH | 2010 – Vandersalm’s-Flipse Flower Shop and Garden Center, Kalamazoo, MI | 1990-1993 – Not awarded |
| 2023 – Banner Flower House, Kokomo, IN | 2010 – Whiting Flower Shop, Whiting, IN | 1989 – G. Van Bochove & Bro., Inc., Kalamazoo, MI 49001 |
| 2023 – Phillip’s Flowers, Westmont, IL | 2010 – Fisher Florist Corporation, New London, CT | 1988 – Madison Avenue Flower Shop, Indianapolis, IN |
| 2022 – Norton’s Florist, Birmingham, AL | 2010 – Flowers by Mendez and Jackel, Camden NJ | 1988 – A.L. Randall Company, Prairie View, IL |
| 2022 – Florida State Association, Leesburg, FL | 2009 – Caruso Florists, Washington, DC | 1987 – New York Florists Club, New York, NY |
| 2022 – Florists Review Magazine, Sarasota, FL | 2009 – DWF Wholesale Florists Company, Denver, CO | 1987 – Florists’ Insurance, Edwardsville, IL |
| 2022 – Texas State Florists’ Association, Leander, TX | 2009 – Dundalk Florists, Dundalk, MD | 1987 – A. Lange Florist & Greenhouse, Oak Park, IL |
| 2022 – Williams Flowers & Wine LLC, Mount Vernon, OH | 2009 – Eitel’s Flowers & Gifts, Greencastle, IN | 1987 – State Florists’ Association of Indiana, Monrovia, IN |
| 2021 – Great Lakes Floral Association, Haslett, MI | 2009 – La Crosse Floral Company, La Crosse, WI | 1986 – Not awarded |
| 2021 – Neubauer’s Flowers Inc, Uniontown, PA | 2008 – Not awarded | 1985 – Bachman’s, Inc., Minneapolis, MN |
| 2019 – St. Cloud Floral, St. Cloud, MN | 2007 – Olympia Hearns Flower Shop, Bronx, NY | 1985 – Kaden the Florist, Gainsville, TX |
| 2019 – Tillie’s Flower Shop, Wichita, KS | 2006 – Mt. Eden Floral, Mountain View, CA | 1984 – Faber Floral Co, Kankakee, IL |
| 2019 – Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Florists Association, Haslett, MI | 2006 – White Lake Greenhouses, Whitehall, MI | 1984 – M. Adler’s Son, Inc., Brooklyn, NY |
| 2018 – City Line Florist, Trumbull, CT | 2005 – Ball Horticultural Co, W. Chicago, IL | 1983 – Stuppy, Inc., North Kansas City, MO |
| 2018 – Gould’s Flowers, Lockport, NY | 2005 – Furst Florist, Dayton, OH | 1983 – Reasoners Tropical Nurseries, Inc., Oneco, FL |
| 2018 – Janousek Florist & Greenhouse, Inc., Omaha, NE | 2005 – Lindskoog Florist, Minneapolis, MN | 1983 – Haentze Floral, Fonddulac, WI |
| 2018 – Lake Forest Flowers, Lake Forest, IL | 2005 – Virginia Greenhouse & Floral Company, Virginia, MN | 1983 – Alexander R. Masson, Inc., Linwood, KS |
| 2017 – Johnston’s Quality Flowers, Fort Smith, AR | 2004 – City Floral, Everett, WA | 1982 – Murdoch Gardens, Easton, MD |
| 2017 – Mitchell’s Flowers and Events, Orland Park, IL | 2004 – Waukesha Floral & Greenhouse, Inc., Waukesha, WI | 1982 – S.S. Pennock Company, Philadelphia, PA |
| 2017 – Wistinghausen Florist & Greenhouse, Oak Harbor, OH | 2003-2001 – Not awarded | 1982 – Oelschigs’ Nursery, Inc., Savannah, GA |
| 2016 – Imlay Florist, Inc., Zanesville, OH | 2000 – Coulter Florists & Greenhouse, Marysville, TN | 1982 – Oelschigs’ Floral Shop, Inc., Savannah, GA |
| 2016 – Jacques Flower Shop & Garden Center Inc., Manchester, NH | 2000 – Tipton & Hurst, Little Rock, AR | 1982 – Lozier Florist, Desmoines, IA |
| 2016 – Schneider’s Florist, Springfield, OH | 1999 – Leider Horticultural Company, Buffalo Grove, IL | 1982 – Jones the Florist, Cincinnati, OH |
| 2016 – Welke’s Milwaukee Florist, Milwaukee, WI | 1998 – Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company, Pittsburgh, PA | 1982 – Young’s Flowers, Fort Wayne, IN |
| 2015 – Allan’s Flowers & More, Prescott, AZ | 1998 – W.J. Cowee Inc., Berlin, NY | 1982 – J.L. Dillon, Inc., Bloomsburg, PA |
| 2015 – Brown Floral,, Salt Lake City, UT | 1997 – Huddart Floral Company, Salt Lake City, UT | 1982 – E.G. Hill Co., Inc., Richmond, IN |
| 2015 – Evans Flowers and Greenhouses, Peabody, MA | 1996 – Green’s Greenhouses and Treasure House, Fremont, Nebraska | 1982 – A.N. Pierson Inc., New Haven, CT |
| 2015 – Furst the Florist Inc., Dayton, OH | 1996 – Anderson Floral Company, Columbus, Nebraska | 1982 – Kennicott Brothers Company, Chicago, IL |
| 2015 – Ye Olde Yardley Florist,, Yardley, PA | 1995 – Beall’s Roses, Seattle, Washington | 1982 – Oram Flowers, Lexington, KY |
| 2014 – George Didden Greenhouses, Hatfield, PA | 1995 – Binley Florist, Inc., Glens Falls, NY | 1982 – Gregoiries Flowers, San Francisco, CA |
| 2013 – Klein’s Floral and Greenhouses, Madison, WI | 1995 – Heroman’s Florist, Baton Rouge, LA | |
| 2013 – Myers Flower Shop, Branford, CT |
Rising Star Award
Recognizes a young floral industry professional for their achievements and commitment to the industry.
Rising Star Award Recipients
| 2026 – Erin Bruno, AAF |
| 2026 – Christine Guenther, AAF, PFCI |
| 2025 – Sahid Nahim |
| 2025 – Sam Bowles, AAF |
| 2024 – Jenny Thomasson, AAF, AIFD, EMC, PFCI |
| 2023 – Nicole Palazzo |
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
| 2026 – Marlin Hargrove, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 2001 – Gary Brewer, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
| 2025- Jackie Lacey, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 2001 – Ralph Null, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
| 2024- Leanne Kesler, AAF, AIFD, FDI, PFCI, | 2000 – Richard L. Milteer, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
| 2023 – Tim Farrell, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 1999 – Frank Laning, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
| 2022 – Sharon McGukin, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 1998 – Teresa Riddle, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
| 2021 – David Shover, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 1997 – Bobbi Ecker, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
| 2021 – Kevin Ylvisaker, AIFD, PFCI | 1996 – Jim Morley, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
| 2019 – Ian Prosser, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, NDSF | 1995 – Rocky Pollitz, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
| 2017 – Deborah De La Flor, AIFD, PFCI | 1994 – Wilton Hardy, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
| 2016 – Tom Bowling, AIFD, PFCI | 1993 – Bill Hixson, AAF, PFCI |
| 2015 – Richard Seaboldt, AAF, AIFD, PFCI | 1992 – Bob Gordon, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
| 2014 – Joyce Mason-Monheim, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, AzMF | 1991 – Weber McFarland, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
| 2013 – Jerome Raska, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, CAFA, CF | 1990 – Bette Deprez, AAF, AIFD, PFCI |
| 2012 – Ardith Beveridge, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, CAFA | 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 |
