Each summer, the AIFD Symposium brings the floral world together to celebrate design, education, and connection. Held July 12–15 in Palm Springs, California, the 2025 Symposium, Reflection, was a joyful and immersive experience that brought the industry’s top talents together under one roof. As a…
By Janet C. Black AIFD CFD PFCI AAF AIFD gathered to celebrate Past, Present and Future members for their service to our organization. Laurie Lemek AIFD President and Renee Tucci AIFD Incoming President hosted a lovely luncheon, new incoming members for 2025-2026 year ready to…
The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) successfully concluded its highly anticipated Reflection Symposium, held from July 12-15, 2025, at the Palm Springs Convention Center and Renaissance Hotel, Palm Springs, CA. This year’s Symposium welcomed 767 registered attendees from 23 countries (from Australia to the…
By Nita Robertson AIFD The 2025 AIFD “Reflections” Symposium in Palm Springs wasn’t just a celebration of floral artistry—it was a shining example of what happens when passionate people come together with purpose. This year, the AIFD Marketing Committee and Headquarters worked closely to amplify…
Congratulations to all of the students who participated this year in the Student Competition in Palm Springs at the Reflection Symposium. This year we had 28 students representing 6 schools. The students all did a fabulous job and they continue to surprise and inspire us…
The Montana Florist Association is proud to announce the winner of the AIFD Inspire and Empower Scholarship to Kayte Epperson of Bitterroot Flower Shop in Missoula, Montana. Kayte has been an integral part of the Bitterroot team since 2013. “Hi everybody! My name is Kayte…
Congratulation to Marlene Hepner, recipient of a California State Florist Association scholarship to attend Reflections, Palm Springs. Marlene is the oldest of four daughters. Her parents, Peggy and Kirk Stout, taught their girls that education is powerful. Marlene embraced this philosophy after experiencing life through Agriculture classes…
By Nita Robertson AIFD As the floral world turns its eyes toward Palm Springs this summer for the 2025 American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) National Symposium, a beloved tradition will once again come to life in full bloom: the Blooms Over Program. This inspiring…
The Illinois State Florists Association celebrated its 120th year by hosting an Immersive Design Retreat at Walkers Bluff Winery in southern Illinois. Our panel of design educators included Donald Yim AIFD, Robert Koene, Kelsey Thompson AIFD, Derek Woodruff AIFD, Sarah LoBue AIFD, Doug Bates AIFD…
Blevior began its journey in 2010 when Jaclyn Haun started selling flowers in her hometown of 300 people. As a high school student, Jaclyn did prom corsages for six different schools by the time she graduated high school. While Jaclyn pursued her Bachelors of Horticulture…