By Sharon McGukin AIFD, AAF, PFCI A highlight of the American Institute of Floral Designers symposium each year is the presentation of awards. This important AIFD tradition allows the membership to honor outstanding AIFD members and industry associates whose efforts have created a greater awareness…
For over six decades, the American Floral Endowment (AFE) has represented the floralcommunity, providing and sharing free resources to all segments, thanks to the generositydonors. As the industry’s leading charitable organization, AFE receives and invests donations,generating funding that advances floriculture through research, education, and specialprogramming.…
Reflection by Teresa Godfrey AIFD, CFD, EMC, CEJPhoto Credits: Walters & Walters, Raliegh, NC We go to them a lot, right. Sitting theatre style in the auditorium or ballroom or warehouse with the speaker on stage in front, wowing us with their floral artistry. It’s…
Do you know someone who deserves to be honored? Have you considered nominating someone but are unsure how to go about it? Let’s see if we can answer some of your questions. What does the AIFD® Awards Committee do? The primary responsibility of the committee…
We’re still reveling in all the amazing talent and passion showcased at the Stars of the Industry Awards Celebration at SAF in Miami! This year’s honorees truly embody the spirit of innovation, dedication, and excellence within the floral industry. We at AIFD are proud to…
The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) has once again demonstrated its commitment to community and compassion through its annual “Blooms Over” initiative. This inspiring project, led by an exceptional committee of AIFD volunteers, redirects the generous abundance of sponsor-donated product from the event and repurposes it…
The floral design community witnessed an extraordinary event as the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) successfully concluded its much-anticipated Emerge Symposium. From July 2-6, 2024, the Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida, became a vibrant hub for over 700 floral enthusiasts,…
The floral design community gathered with great anticipation and excitement at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek for the annual symposium of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD). One of the most awaited moments of this prestigious event was the Induction and Awards…
The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) recently hosted its highly anticipated 2024 Emerge Symposium, a cornerstone event that brought together floral design enthusiasts and professionals from around the globe. This year’s symposium was particularly momentous as AIFD honored several individuals for their exceptional contributions…
By Williee Armellini (first published in the Flowerandscents.com) I have just returned from my first AIFD convention and there is much to about. First of all, with all the talk about less and less retailers in the business, I think it is Bullshit, after seeing…