James Faust, Ph.D., from Clemson University Receives the SAF 2021 Alex Laurie Award

James Faust, Ph.D., a professor of floriculture physiology at Clemson University and a leading expert on poinsettias, is the 2021 recipient of SAF’s Alex Laurie Award, honoring an individual who has made broad-scope, long-lasting contributions to research or education in the floriculture industry. Marvin Miller, market research manager at Ball Horticultural Co., presented the award to Faust on September 23 during the Stars of the Industry dinner at SAF Orlando 2021,

Scott Trees Receives SAF Gold Medal Award in Orlando

The Society of American Florists honored Dr. Scott Trees with the Gold Medal Award during the Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner on September 23 at SAF Orlando 2021, the association’s 136th Annual Convention at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando, Florida. 

Kenneth Royer, AAF, Receives Industry’s Highest Honor at SAF Orlando 2021

Kenneth Royer, AAF, was the 2021 inductee into the Society of American Florists’ Floriculture Hall of Fame, the floral industry’s highest honor. The induction ceremony took place on September 23 during the Stars of the Industry Awards dinner at SAF Orlando 2021, the organizations 136th Annual Convention held at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando, Florida. 

SAF Picks Orlando for ‘Affordable, Accessible’ Annual Convention

Many floral industry members are ready to reconnect, recharge, and get inspired after a long year of re-engineering operations to adapt to social distancing. The Society of American Florists is offering that opportunity at SAF Orlando 2021, SAF’s 136th Annual Convention, September 21-23 in Orlando.