Written By: Kristen Philips, CAE   Just prior to the 2019 National Symposium “Awaken” taking place, the 2018-2019 AIFD National Board of Directors met one last time to work on important items together. Present were Frank Feysa AIFD, Jackie Lacey AIFD , David Shover AIFD…

Three 2019 recipients were recognized on July 9 during the Institute’s Awards & Induction Ceremony held in conjunction with the National Symposium “Awaken” in Las Vegas, NV. Award of Distinguished Service to AIFDSharon S. McGukin AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Sharon McGukin AIFD has been recognized with…

Jackie Lacey AIFD, CFD of the Floriology Institute in Jacksonville, FL was installed as President of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD®) during the organization’s 2019 National Symposium held in Las Vegas, NV, July 6 – 11. He succeeds Frank Feysa AIFD, CFD of Garden Gate in Aurora, Ohio as the volunteer leader of the floral industry’s leading organization in design education.