In 1967, SAF instituted the Sylvia Award in dedication to the memory of Sylvia MacGuffog Valencia, AAF, one of the floral industry's leading designers and businesswomen, charter member of AAF, respected carnation grower and longtime supporter of SAF. As a showcase for unique and innovative design, the competition has seen many of the industry's top designers among its winners:
 Ian Prosser, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, NDSF - 2007
 Conrad Quijas, AIFD - 2006 Alex Torres - 2005
 Lee Burcher, AIFD - 2004
Conrad Quijas - 2003
Debbie Holth, AIFD - 2002
John Klingel, AAF, AIFD, PFCI - 2000
Song Ki Yun, AIFD - 1999
Kirk Foster, AIFD - 1997
Patricia Gomez - 1996
Susan Standerfer, AIFD - 1995
Richard Crause - 1994
Steve Brickner, AAF, AIFD, PFCI - 1993
Catherine Hillen-Rulloda, AIFD, PFCI - 1992
Rene van Rems, AIFD, PFCI - 1991
Mark Newcomb - 1990
Allan Howze - 1989
Brian K. Gathright - 1987
Ken Senter, AIFD - 1986
Robert Brown - 1985
Osamu Honjo, AIFD - 1984
Wayne Piper - 1983
Gary Schott, AAF, AIFD - 1982
Louis Pattillo, AAF, AIFD - 1980
Richard Coleman, AAF - 1979
Charles Kofler, AAF - 1978
Karlton Morris, AAF - 1977
Grace Rymer, AAF, AIFD, PFCI - 1976
Frances Jones Poetker, AAF, PFCI - 1975
Arthur Ito, AAF, AIFD - 1975
Michael Polychrones, AAF, AIFD, PFCI - 1974
Charles Bannow, AAF, AIFD - 1973
Alan James, AAF & Mrs. Alan James -1972
Vincent Adamo, AAF - 1972
Vincent Adamo, AAF - 1971
Irwin J. Kilday, AAF - 1970
Dorothy Temple, AAF, AIFD - 1969
C. Clinton Lindley, Jr., AAF - 1968
S. Louis Battinelli, Jr., AAF - 1967
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