Floral Design News

Learn the differences in organizational structure between the AIFD® National Board of Directors and the Regional Chapter Board of Directors.

A PFDE Scholarship is awarded annually, by the AIFD Foundation, to recognize the incredible talent of the Overall Student Competition Winner. This scholarship covers the costs of PFDE up to $3,000. This year’s winner really knocked it out of the park! Kiara Benavides from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA was the well-deserving winner, thanks in part, to the guidance and leadership of her advisor Melinda Lynch AIFD.

For five FFA Teams from across the United States, the second “Bring FFA to AIFD Virtual Workshop,” hosted by the AIFD® Career Development Committee was a day to remember. The FFA chapters focused on this year’s theme of “Fun with Creativity” with design instructors, Lisa Belisle AIFD, Lesleighan Cravens AIFD, Sharon McGukin AIFD, and Julia Marie Schmitt AIFD.

See what the different chapters have been doing during the last few months and what is coming up next.

See some highlights from the Arkansas Floral Association’s 70th Annual Convention and Vendor Showcase. The theme was PASSION.

T.L. Todd Sweeden, President AIFD First and foremost as I begin this report, I must say thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve AIFD® as your 2022-2023 president. The honor is humbling and I continue to be mindful of all this office entails.…

Do you need new floral designers and can’t find any?  How about training your own.  The State of Idaho has a Registered Apprenticeship Program.  An Apprenticeship Program is an industry-driven, high quality career pathway where employers, schools and organizations can develop and prepare their future workforce.  This is a national program from your state’s department of labor. 

Make a boutonnière and add some flair. Then enter the Southern Chapter’s Body Flower Contest.

The North Carolina State Florist Association ended their year with the BLOOM…creativity takes courage… convention on Aug. 12-14th in Durham, NC.

Submitted By Janet Black AIFD AIFD® is made up of twelve committees, each committee has a Chair and most have a Vice Chair. There is always a participant from the National Board called a Liaison.  Members on the committees are on two-year staggered terms, with…