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Each Year, FSFA International - The Florida State Florists' Association honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and service to the floral industry. 


Hall Of Fame - National

This award is presented to an individual for outstanding service and dedication to FSFA International - Florida State Florists' Association as well as the floral industry. 

1978 - John Henry Dudley    

1979 - John H. Walker 

1980 - Kenneth Short  

1981 - Ken Noppe

1983 - Mel Schwanke

1984 - Vince Adamo

1985 - Eulalah Overmeyer AIFD

1986 - Salvy Gusso

1987 - Hal Cook AIFD

1988 - Bud Lipinski

1990 - Tom Butler

1991 - Rocky Pollitz            AIFD

1992 - Peggy Doyle

1993 - Mark Knox

1994 - John Carruthers

1995 - Herman Meinders

1996 - Frankie Shelton        AAF AIFD PFCI

1996 - Ann Wells

1997 - William Simoneau

1998 - Joan Grant

1999 - Janet Simpson          AAF AIFD

2000 - Ann Martin AIFD

2000 - Phil Rulloda AIFD

2001 - Pat & Jim Vorbornik

2001 - Joe Smith                AIFD CFD

2002 - Kit Thompson

2003 - Russ Barley               AAF AIFD FSMD

2004 - Eddie Payne            AIFD

2004 - Rich Salvaggio        AIFD CFD

2005 - Dr. Terrill Nell           AAF

2005 - Link Johnston AIFD

2007 - Deborah De La Flor AIFD CFD PFCI

2008 - Bryan Whitehouse

2009 - Gus De La Flor          AAF

2010 - Hitomi Gilliam        AIFD CFD

2012 - Marie Ackerman AAF AIFD CFD PFCL

2013 - Ann Jordan               AAF AIFD CFD

2014- Janet Justus

2015 - Not Awarded

2016- Sylvia Bird               AIFD CFD PFCI

2017 - Mike Valade

2018 - Jackie Lacey AAF AIFD CFD  PFCI

2018 -  Jim and Pat Vorbornick

2019- Kelly Mace

2020- Ian Prosser AIFD CFD PFCI

2021- Renato Sogueco  PFCI

2022 - Ken Senter AIFD CFD PFCI

2023 - Sandy Schroeck AIFD CFD PFCI 

2024 - Tim Farrell AAF AIFD CFD PFCI


Hall Of Fame - State

This award is presented to an individual for outstanding service and dedication to FSFA International - Florida State Florists' Association. 

1978 - Bill Belden

1979 - Harry J. Killian

1980 - Fred Flipse

1981 - L.S. Sweat Jr.

1982 - Walter Preston

1983 - Wilton Hardy

1984 - William Wheeler

1985 - Joyce Pisonero

1986 - Aileen Belden

1987 - Fred Wells

1988 - Lucy Jones

1989 - Walter Metz

1990 - Lily Gilley

1991 - Dee Earp

1992 - Frank Haley

1993 - Charlotte Garrison

1994 - Frank Campisi

1995 - Art & Helen Roberts 

1996 - Ann Wells 

1997 - William Simoneau

1998 - Joan Grant

1999 - Janet Sipmson          AAF AIFD 

2000 - Ann Martin              AIFD

2001 - Pat and Jim Vorbornik

2002 - Kit Thompson

2003- Russ Barley                AAF AIFD FSMD

2004 - Eddie Payne            AIFD

2005 - Link Johnston          AIFD

2006 - Allyn Sykes

2007 - Robby Robinson        AAF AIFD FSMD

2008 - Lisa Metcalf

2009 - Jessica Parker          AIFD FSMD

2010 - Stan Brock

2011 - Ann Hall FSMD

2012 - Len Becket                AAF AIFD FSMD

2013 - Brita Edlbauer        AIFD FSMD

2014 - Winnie Cross

2015 - Angela Tully            AIFD CFD FSMD

2016- Tim Ard                  FSMD

2017 - Darenda Darnell-Garbarz AAF AIFD CFD FSMD

2018 - John Klingel

2019-William Bobulinski

2020- Jacob McCall            AIFD CFD FSMD PFCI

2020- Robert Tucker           AIFD CFD CEJ FSMD

2021- Robert Tucker           AIFD CFD CEJ FSMD

2022 - Andreia Muller        AIFD CFD FSMD

2023 - Christine Brown    FSMD

2024 - Gale West FSMD


Harry J. Killian Award

This Award is presented to one individual to recognize them for their outstanding service to FSFA International. ( From the close of last year's convention though the current year)

1985 - Lenore Killian

1986 - Barbara Millian

1987 - J. Walter Metz,Jr 

1988 - John  M. Holcomb 

1989 - Charlotte Garrison

1990 - Janelle Naset

1991 - Wil Simoneau

1992 - Jerry Moorehead & Allyn Sykes

1993 - Frank Campisi

1994 - Joe Kramer 

1995 - Kit Thompson

1996 - Betty Jo Hyder

1997 - Joan Grant

1998 - Joan Grant 

1999 - Bob and Charlotte Webb

2000 - Sue Harris 

2001 - Russ Barley AAF AIFD CFD FSMD

2002 - Robby Robinson   AAF AIFD CFD FSMD

2003 - Paula Hunter AIFD FSMD

2004 - Nikole Hassett

2005 - Russ Barley  AAF AIFD CFD FSMD 

2006 - Russ Barley AAF AIFD CFD FSMD

2007 - Lisa Metcalf

2008 - Winnie Cross

2009 - Rodney Canady      FSMD TMF

2010 - Doris Goodman

2011 - Jacob McCall FSMD

2012 - Marcin Waszkiewicz

2013 - Darenda Darnell- Garbarz

2014 - Len Beckett              AAF AIFD CFD FSMD

2015 - Rodney Canaday FSMD TMF

2016- Len Beckett  AAF AIFD CFD FSMD

2017 - Not Awarded

2018 - Robert Tucker AIFD CFD CEJ FSMD

2019 - Robert Tucker AIFD CFD CEJ FSMD

2020 - Deborah De La Flor AIFD CFD PFCI

2021- Andreia Muller  AIFD CFD FSMD

2022 - Angelyn Tipton AIFD CFD

2023 - Michael Smith AIFD CFD DCI FSMD

2024 - Michelle Morgan AIFD CD


Presidents' Choice Award

This award is presented by the President of FSFA International to the person who has shown outstanding service and dedication to the association in the previous year.

2009 - Russ Barley               AAF AIFD CFD FSMD

2009 - Paula Hunter            AIFD CFD FSMD 

2010 - Marcin Waszkiewicz

2010 - Jacob McCall FSMD

2011 - Paula Hunter            AIFD CFD FSMD

2012 - Darenda Darnell-Garbarz

2013 - Not Awarded

2014 - Rodney Canady      FSMD TMF

2015 - Len Beckett AAF AIFD CFD FSMD CFE

2016 - Christie Brown FSMD FPCF

2017 - Carlstedt's - Pensacola

2018 - Deborah De La Flor AIFD CFD PFCI

2019 - Not Awarded

2020- Not Awarded

2021 - Robert Tucker  AIFD CFD CEJ FSMD 

2022 -  Renato Sogueco      AAF

2022 - Gale West              FSMD

2023 - Andreia Muller        AIFD CFD FSMD

2024 - Jackie Lacey AAF AIFD CFD PFCI

2024 - Robert Tucker AIFD CFD CEJ FSMD


Wholesaler of the Year

This award is presented to the wholesaler who helps provide product for various floral functions as well as outstanding customer service

2014 - Carlstedt's - Tallahassee


2015 - Fern Trust - Seville, FL

2016- Carlstedt's - Pensacola

2017 -  Orlando Wholesale

2018 - Pennock - Orlando

2019 - Orlando Wholesale

2020- Carlstedt's - Pensacola

2021 - Jet Fresh -  Miami

2022 - Floristcentric - Orlando

2023 - King's Wholedale - Bradenton 

2024 - Kennicott Tampa


Salesperson of the Year

This award is presented to the salesman who has gone above and beyond in offering outstanding customer service, and accommodating your fresh and hard good needs.

2014 - Andre Garcia

2015 - Not Awarded

2016- Mike Wheeler

2017 - Tracy Collins - Orlando Wholesale       

2018 -  Dali Stojanovik - Pennock

2019 - Sean Sciortino - Orlando Wholesale

2020 - Mike Wheeler  - Carlsteadt's 


2021 - Jimi Santoli                 Jet Fresh

2022 - Donal Carty

2023 - Sean Sciortino Floristcentric

2024 - Russell Townsend - DK Wholesale 


Retailer of the Year

This award is presented to an outstanding retailer in his or her own business, and one who shares their knowledge of the industry with other florist just simply to help others succeed. 

2021 - Michelle Morgan  -  Kuhn Flowers            Jacksonville, Florida 

2021 - Marty McCall - Kuhn Flowers         Jacksonville, Florida

2022 -  Ralph Giordano - Giordano's Floral Creations    Ft. Pierce, Florida

2023 - John Varvarigos     FSMD                       Wellington Florist   Wellington, Florida 

2024 - Gus and Deborah De La Flor - De La Flor Gardens and Florist - Cooper City, Florida 

2024 - Andreia Muller - The FLower Studio Oxford - Oxford, Florida


Importer of The Year

This award is presented to the importer who has been the most helpful to the industry by providing quality product and outstanding customer service. 

2015 - Gardens America

2016 - Royal Farms 

2017 - Smithers-Oasis

2018 - Syndicate Sales 

2019 - FernTrust, Inc.

2020 - Not Awarded

2021 - Napco Imports

2022 - Not Awarded

2023 - Gardens America 

2024 - JetFresh - Miami, Florida


Lifetime Achievement Award

This award is presented to the individual who has demonstrated outstanding, dedicated service and goes beyond to the members of the floral industry and has made an impact on FSFA International - Florida State Florists' Association and the floral industry.

2014 - Tom Butler

2015 - Walter Metz

2016 - Russ Barley AAF AIFD CFD FSMD

2017 - Not Awarded

2018 - Mark Nance  AAF

2018 - Wilton Hardy 

2019 - Not Awarded

2020 - Gus De La Flor AAF

2021 - Jackie Lacey AAF AIFD CFD PFCI

2022 - Lynn Lary McLean AIFD AAF PFCI TMF

2023 - Hitomi Gilliam AIFD

2024 - Ian Prosser AAF AIFD CFD PFCI


Humanitarian Award  

This award is presented to an individual for having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people in their community, the state or on a national level within the scope of the floral industry. 

2019 - Ann Martin AIFD CFD

2022 - Deborah De La Flor AIFD CFD PFCI

2023 - Jackie Lacey  AAF AIFD CFD PFCI 

2023 - Robert Tucker AIFD CFD CEJ FSMD

2024 - Kristin Gilliland - Gardens America 


College of Fellows

This Honor is bestowed upon an individual, held in high esteem, present or past, who has demonstrated outstanding dedication and service to our association  - FSFA International, giving of their time, knowledge and passion of the floral industry for the betterment of FSFA International, while rendering positive encouragement and guidance to its members.

This person must have held a position on the board or held a leadership position within FSFA International. 

2021 - Charlotte Garrison

2021 - Russ Barley AAF AIFD CFD FSMD

2021 Tim Ard FSMD

2021 - Gus De La Flor AAF

2021 - Gale West FSMD

2022 - Robert Tucker AIFD CFD CEJ FSMD

2023 - Deborah De La FLor AIFD CFD PFCI

2024 - Darenda Darnell AIFD CFD FSMD

2024 - Christina Brown FSMD

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