AIFD
Award of Merit - Industry
Baisch and Skinner Wholesale was announced as recipient of the AIFD Award of Merit
- Industry. Baisch and Skinner Wholesale was chosen for their continued support of receiving product for our National Symposiums, both in St. Louis and this year in Kansas City.
Pictured Right: (l-r) AIFD Awards Chair Lori Novak AIFD stands with Mark Baisch, a representative for Baisch and Skinner Wholesale. AIFD Past President Walter Fedyshyn AIFD, PFCI is on his right.
This award is presented to professionals in the floral industry who are not a member of AIFD, but who are serving a crucial role in advancing the industry. BBJ Linen became the 33st winner of this award. Below is a list of past winners.
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| BBJ Linen (2008) | Celebrating its 25th anniversary, BBJ Linen is the floral industry's leading specialty linen rental company and has been a tireless supporter of AIFD and the floral industry as a whole. | |
| Nancy Clarke, White House Floral Director (2006) | For her professional and creative support of the industry by involving AIFD members in many White House decorating events. | |
| Ocean View Flowers (2005) | For
their superior marketing and development of quality delphinium,
larkspur, and stock and their support of professional education
programs. |
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| Stuppy (2003) | In recognition for its longheld support, commitment and dedication to AIFD's programs. | |
| Harrison
"Red" Kennicott
Kennicott Brothers Company (2002) |
In recognition for his dedication and service to the floral industry and undeniable support of AIFD and its education standards. | |
| Pete
Garcia
Pete Garcia Company (2001) |
In recognition of its outstanding support to AIFD and to the floral industry. | |
| Judy
and Jim Sykora (owner)
Floralife, Inc. (2000) |
In recognition of its research, development and generosity to AIFD and to the floral industry. Receiving the award were Judy and Jim Sykora, owners of the company. | |
| San Francisco Flower Market (1999) | ||
| Lynda Resnick (1999) | For her and Teleflora’s on-going commitment to AIFD’s goals and projects as well as her promotion of AIFD members. | |
| Chuck Johnson (1998) | For his and Smithers-Oasis continued support and promotion of AIFD’s educational goals. | |
| Del Demaree (1997) | For his and Syndicate Sales’ continued support and promotion of AIFD’s educational goals. | |
| Arlene Sorensen (1996) | For her commitment to furthering the goals of AIFD. | |
| Dwight J. Larimer (1995) | For his and Design Master's continued support and promotion of AIFD's educational goals. | |
| Walter & Rita Rojhan (1994) | For their continued use of AIFD members & Product donations to AIFD. | |
| Francois Bernatchez (1992) | For regularly promoting the work of AIFD members. | |
| Bruce Wright (1992) | For continual support of AIFD intentions. | |
| Mark Addison (1989) | For color advancement and product development within the floral industry. | |
| Knud Nielsen (1989) | For his company's outstanding development of dried materials and the major contributions to the SAIFD program. | |
| Leonard Levy (1988) | President Hillcrest Gardens, Paramus, NJ. One of the most supportive wholesalers in the country for many years. | |
| Herman Meinders (1987) | For his advancement of floral design education and for his recognition of professionalism in floral design. | |
| Ronaldo Maia (1986) | For his promotion of the appreciation and love of flowers. | |
| Georgia Effertz (1986) | For her enthusiasm for the floral industry which brought a new approach to education, public relations and sales. | |
| Frances Porterfield (1985) | For her promotion of the floral industry and AIFD through her writing in trade and professional journals. | |
| Duane Benton (1984) | Proprietor of Creative Candles of Kansas City, MO and an active supporter of educational programs in the industry. | |
| Donald Hall (1984) | President of Hallmark Cards of Kansas City, MO, in recognition of Hallmark's use of flowers in greeting cards, calendars and other products. | |
| Paul Ecke (1983) | Breeder, developer and grower of poinsettias. | |
| John Van Hanford (1983) | President of Hanford's Inc., Charlotte, NC, one of the most innovative wholesalers in the floral industry. | |
| Clark Herman (1983) | Retail florist and industry commentator and promoter. | |
| George DeGennaro (1981) | Famous for his photography of food and flowers. | |
| Rusty Young (1980) | Head florist at the White House for many years. | |
| Vinnie Anderson (1979) | Founder and creative force of Fiesta Floats of Pasadena, CA. | |
| Tournament of Roses Assn. (1974) | Sponsors of the Rose Parade, Pasadena, CA. | |
