R.I.S.E. to Support 2026

Held Virtually Between Friday, May 15th – Tuesday, June 30th

You made it happen! We would like to thank the floral industry for your continued commitment to the floral industry through our 2026 Annual Fundraising Campaign: R.I.S.E. to Support.

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and donors, we exceeded our $120,000 goal, raising over $150,000 from 130+ donations. Your support helps grow our research, scholarships, internships, and grants. Read and share our full press release here.

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Supporters!

Diamond Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:

Bronze Sponsors:

Dr. Alicain Carlson
Dr. John Dole
Eastern Floral
Flower Clique
Richard Harkess
Jack’s Basket Import Inc.
Lafayette Florist & Greenhouses, Inc.
Terril and Cathy Nell
Rose Bud Flowers
Anne & Brent Stewart
Suntory Flowers

Copper Sponsors:

Arizona Family Flowers, LLC
Laura Barth
David & Stacy Boulton
Dr. Mark Bridgen
Central Floral Supply
Debi Chedester
Connor Park Florist, Inc.
Sten & Maryann Crissey
Dr. Jim Faust
Freytag’s Florist
Kelvin Frye
Chuck Gainan
Tim Galea
Kristin Gilliland
Hackney Nursery
Hall’s Flower Shop and Garden Center
Cheri Hamilton
In Bloom Flowers & Gifts
Inglis Florists
Nanz & Kraft Florists, Inc.
Dr. Marvin Miller
Eric Nissen
North Creek Nurseries
Patterson’s Flowers Inc.
Phillip’s Flowers
Kevin Prill
Syngenta Flowers
Tradewinds Intl, LLC
Twixwood Nursery
Jack Van Namen
Viviano Flower Shop, Inc.
Walter R. Knoll Florist
Kim Williams
Zeidler Floral Company Inc.

Help fund ongoing advancement for the floral industry and support for all segments, ages, and levels. Together we can make a difference for all!

Your donation to AFE helps increase funding for:

• Research to produce healthier, longer-lasting flowers and plants.
• Internships to recruit tomorrow’s leaders and provide hands-on training for young professionals.
• Scholarships to foster education and empower the next generation to choose careers in our industry.
• Education to provide ongoing learning opportunities and knowledge to all industry members at all levels.

Donate Today!

Sponsorship Tiers & Benefits

Our 2026 Fundraising Campaign features many Sponsorship Opportunities. Sponsorship Benefits include promotional opportunities and recognition across AFE’s communications. Take a look at our complete list of Sponsors below. R.I.S.E. up and make a donation today!

Become a Sponsor

If you aren’t able to participate as a sponsor, we still welcome contributions of any size to support our efforts. Every dollar counts!

If you would like to mail a check, you can download and print the sponsorship form here. On behalf of the AFE Trustees and staff, thank you for your continued support of the work we do. It is only through industry support that we are able to continue to serve our floral community.

Thank you for your consideration and support. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at afe@endowment.org or 703-838-5211.