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Thank You AFE Supporters

Through your leadership and contributions, we cultivate a blooming floral industry.

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Choose How You’ll Give

AFE programs and resources are funded by the industry, for the industry. With the steadfast support of our esteemed donor community, we fund pioneering research, scholarships, internships, and educational initiatives, strategically addressing the dynamic and evolving nature of the floral industry.

Support floral by joining our donor community. With so many ways to give, choose the option that is best for you!

Annual Donors of 2023 – Thank You!

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Lifetime Giving

AFE is humbled to have loyal supporters that partner with us to ensure the floral industry has the resources, ongoing research, technology advancements, and education programs needed for success. 

We are happy to recognize our supporters below by total Lifetime Giving. As supporters reach new Lifetime Giving levels, they are also recognized during AFE Events and in AFE communications. 

Thank you to all AFE supporters for your contributions! Your continued generosity is very much appreciated.

Consecutive Giving Society

The American Floral Endowment’s Consecutive Giving Society honors and recognizes our most steadfast benefactors. Members of our Consecutive Giving Society have been consistent annual supporters for three, or more, consecutive years. 

Individuals – Years as a Supporter

Full Name Consecutive Giving Society – Years of Support
Dr. Marvin Miller
Altman Family
Dwight and Dawn Larimer
Dr. John M. Dole
Charles and April Walton
James Daly
Mr. Chuck Gainan
Richard Criley
Debi Chedester
Egon Molbak
Terril and Cathy Nell
Sten and Maryann Crissey
Ken Young
Alan Tanouye
Laura Shinall
Cindy Hanauer
Anne & Brent Stewart
James Faust
David Boulton
Paul Bachman
Ed Cronin
Kenneth Zutz
Jeff Lanman
Kaitlin Radebaugh
Elaine Bialecki
Jack Howard
Kelvin Frye
Jack Van Namen
Ramsey Kraft
William Armellini
Tim Galea
Megan Bowman
Harrison Kennicott
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

Companies – Years as a Supporter

Company Name Consecutive Giving Society – Years of Support
Pete Garcia Company/Garcia Group
Smithers-Oasis Company/Floralife
Teleflora
Lubbock Wholesale Florist, Inc.
Mellano & Company
Washington Bulb Company, Inc.
Armellini Logistics
Tagawa Greenhouses, Inc.
Candle Artisans Inc.
Ball Horticultural Company
Hortica
Baisch and Skinner, Inc
D.S. Cole Growers
Kennicott Brothers Company
Los Angeles Flower Market of the American Florists’ Exchange Ltd.
Billy Heroman’s Phoenix Flower Shops
DWF Wholesale Florists
Phillip’s Flower Shops
FTD, LLC.
Lafayette Florist & Greenhouses, Inc.
Royer’s Flower Shop
Fresca Farms, LC
Express Seed Company
Olive Hill Greenhouses
0 10 20 30 40 50

With the philanthropic investments and partnership of our Consecutive Giving Society members, AFE provides funding for innovative advancements and critical resources to the floral industry. Together, we are planting the seeds of a flourishing and sustainable floral industry for the next generation of great floral leaders.

Friends of Floral Program

Friends of Floral is a prestigious group of our most dedicated donors that give monthly recurring contributions to assist AFE in funding programs and research that strengthen all aspects of our industry. 

Thank you To Our Donors!

William Armellini, David Boulton, Bill Doran Company, Debi Chedester, Jim Daly, Steve Frye, Griffin’s Floral Design, Jeff Lanman, Heidi Molbak, Sundaram Natarajan, Terril & Cathy Nell, Neubauer’s Flowers, Inc., Reliant Ribbon, Soderbergs Floral and Gift, Linda Schmale-Tate, and Ken Young.

Partner with us TODAY!

In everything we do, AFE is supporting innovation, opportunities, and growth for all segments of the floral industry. We need your help to continue this great work!