Twenty-One Students Awarded AFE Scholarships
ALEXANDRIA, VA – October 13th, 2021 – The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has awarded 21 students with scholarships totaling $54,500. In this 2021 scholarship cycle, 57 applications were received and reviewed. AFE is aware the floral industry faces significant...Memorial Tribute Established in Memory of Bob Williams
Volunteer Leader, Industry Champion, and Business Expert The American Floral Endowment (AFE) announces a new memorial tribute in memory of Robert “Bob” Williams II. Smithers-Oasis CEO Robin Kilbride, along with Red & Katie Kennicott of Kennicott Brothers...New Officers and Chairmen Appointed to AFE Board
During our recent virtual Board of Trustee meeting on September 20, 2021, new Officers, Executive Committee members, and committee chairs were appointed. We are happy to recognize these individuals for their commitment to the floral industry and look forward to...AFE Career Center Providing Vital Exposure for Industry Positions and Top Talent
The AFE Career Center is an industry-wide employment platform that connects floral businesses with eager job seekers. Since our launch in 2020, we have provided an intuitive space where employers can find an ideal candidate pool – offering convenient functionality to...A Path to Success – Emma Lookabaugh Shares the Impact of AFE
Behind the work that the Endowment undertakes to provide for the floral industry are the moving stories of our impact. Back in 2014, a promising NC State graduate student and ornamental enthusiast was awarded the prestigious Paul Ecke Jr. Scholarship through AFE – her...
