Great Lakes Floral Association Announces 2021 Design Contest Winners

This year the Great Lakes Floral Association (GLFA) held its annual design contest virtually. There were over 55 contestants between the Student, College/Novice, Professional and Academy divisions. The GLFA would like to thank all those who enter this years contest. The 2021 GLFA Design Contest winners are as follows:

CalFlowers Strengthens Scholarship Fund with Donation to AFE

February 1, 2021 American Floral Endowment

CalFlowers, the leading floral trade association in California serving growers and the entire supply chain in 48 states, announces the donation of $50,000 to the American Floral Endowment (AFE) in Alexandria, VA. The monetary gift is directed to fund the CalFlowers Scholarship administered by AFE.

Steve Dionne Named Executive Director of CalFlowers

October 30, 2020 CalFlowers

CalFlowers, the leading floral trade association in California serving growers and the entire supply chain in 48 states, is pleased to announce the hiring of Steve Dionne as executive director.

“Hugs & Smiles Bouquet” Consumer Promotion Campaign is a Floral Industry Collaboration

The “Hugs & Smiles Bouquet” consumer promotion campaign was activated on July 27, 2020. The Great Lakes Floral Association (GLFA), the Association of Flower Importers of Florida (AFIF), American Floral Endowment (AFE) Floral Marketing Research Fund, CalFlowers, and Asocolflores have come together as the Floral Marketing Supporters to fund and support the “Hugs & Smiles Bouquet” consumer marketing campaign.

Cal Poly Horticulture Major is Second Recipient of CalFlowers Floriculture Scholarship

September 26, 2019 CalFlowers

Helene Dondero, a senior at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), has been selected to receive the second annual CalFlowers Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded every year to an undergraduate student who demonstrates a commitment to working in the floriculture industry.