Established in 1965, the American Academy of Floriculture (AAF) recognizes industry members that meet the Academy's high standards of service to their industry and community. Nomination and acceptance into the Academy is open to qualified persons in all segments of the industry.
Current Academy members include retailers, wholesalers, growers, educators, scientists, designers and business persons in allied services.
The 2009 AAF application process is now closed. Applications are now being accepted for 2010.
Click here to complete an Online Application Form for induction into the American Academy of Floriculture.
Application deadline for 2010 is January 29, 2010.
If you have any questions, please click here to e-mail Karen Eppard or call 703-836-8700.
 2007 AAF and PFCI Inductees
SAF inducted 10 new members into the American Academy of Floriculture (AAF), and four new members to the Professional Floral Communicators-International (PFCI). Combined, these individuals have dedicated nearly 300 years of service to the floral industry and have been recognized for their achievements by state and national associations and community groups. New inductees include:
Ian Prosser, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, NDSF, of Botanica International Florist in Tampa, Fla., and Botanica Boca Grande in Boca Grande, Fla.; Sylvia Bird, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, NDSF, a freelance designer and educator in Fort Myers, Fla.; Linda Zoerb, AAF, of La Crosse Floral Company in La Crosse, Wis.; Rod Saline, AAF of Engwall Florist and Greenhouses in Duluth, Minn.; Kevin Priest, AAF, of Cleveland Plant and Flower Company in Parma, Ohio; Heather Platt, AAF, AIFD, of Grower Direct in Edmonton, Canada; Eric Nissen, AAF, of Sunshine State Carnations in Hobe Sound, Fla.; Lorraine Cooper, AAF, AIFD, ICSF, NCSF, of Brady's Floral Gallery in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jo Buttram, AAF, AMF, of Shirley's Flowers, Inc., in Rogers, Ark.; SAF Awards Committee member Chuck Johnson, AAF, of Smithers-Oasis North America in Kent, Ohio; and Paul Brockway, AAF, of Conklyn's Florist in Alexandria, Va.
Not present:
2007 AAF Inductee: Mi Lee Berry, AAF, manager/designer of Wesley Berry Flowers in West Bloomfield, Mich.
2007 PFCI Inductees:
Sylvia Nichols, AIFD, PFCI, a freelance designer and educator in Cheshire, Conn.
Darla Pawlak, AIFD, PFCI, a freelance designer and educator in Essexville, Mich.
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