{"id":20603,"date":"2024-07-10T15:41:13","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T15:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/endowment.org\/?post_type=news&p=20603"},"modified":"2024-07-15T12:00:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T12:00:53","slug":"thank-you-2024-scholarship-reviewers","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/news\/thank-you-2024-scholarship-reviewers","title":{"rendered":"Thank You 2024 Scholarship Reviewers"},"content":{"rendered":"

AFE has always had a strong commitment to uplifting the next generation and sharing with them the many exciting opportunities and paths the floral industry holds! We know that financial stress is a huge burden that students face – that\u2019s why we strive to provide for as many students as we can each year through our scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Thank<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This year, we received 106 scholarship applications, a 23% increase compared to last year.<\/strong> The number of colleges\/universities represented has also broadened compared to previous years, which shows our outreach has helped boost awareness about the Endowment\u2019s programs to new levels! We are excited to share that in 2024-2025, we will be awarding scholarships to 24 students for a total of $67,600.<\/strong> We are currently notifying these students, and will be formally announcing the recipients in the next few weeks, so stay tuned to our communications to meet these exceptional students!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of this said, we couldn\u2019t do what we do for students without the support of dedicated volunteers and friends of the Endowment who contribute their time to help us with this process. This year, 60 individuals stepped up to help support the next generation with AFE by participating in the scholarship review process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We Are Grateful to the 2024 Scholarship Review Team:<\/strong>
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Dr. Damon Abdi<\/strong> \u2013 Louisiana State University Agriculture Center
Ken Altman <\/strong>\u2013 Altman Plants
Tulle Alexander <\/strong>\u2013 Altman Plants
Jenny Behlings <\/strong>\u2013 J Ellen Design & Market
Lacee Bilke <\/strong>\u2013 Madeline\u2019s Flowers *
Lenzee Bilke <\/strong>\u2013 Madeline\u2019s Flowers *
Jack Bobo <\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 North Carolina State University *
Dr. Megan Bowman<\/strong> \u2013 Ball Horticultural Company
Dr. Mark Bridgen<\/strong> \u2013 Cornell University
QiuXia Chen <\/strong>\u2013 Dummen Orange *
Valerie Crisostomo<\/strong> \u2013 Black Girl Florists
Debasish Paul<\/strong> \u2013 North Carolina State University *
Greg Dedman <\/strong>\u2013 Mountain View Greenhouse
Patricia Dewar <\/strong>\u2013 Dewar Nurseries
Lizbeth Ecke <\/strong>\u2013 Carltas Company
Rodney Fernandez<\/strong> \u2013 Michigan State University
Natalie Franklin<\/strong> \u2013 Armellini Logistics
David Garcia<\/strong> \u2013 Pete Garcia Company\/Garcia Group **
Denise Godfrey<\/strong> \u2013 Olive Hill Greenhouses
Dr. Ockert Greyvenstein<\/strong> \u2013 Ball Horticultural Company **
Dr. MengMeng Gu<\/strong> \u2013 Colorado State University
Monique Hakkert<\/strong> \u2013 Ball Horticultural Company
Dr. Josh Henry <\/strong>\u2013 Ball Seed *
Jim Hessler<\/strong> \u2013 Altman Plants
Dr. Nathan Jahnke<\/strong> \u2013 Ball Horticultural Company *
Chris Johnson<\/strong> \u2013 CalFlowers
Annika Kohler<\/strong> \u2013 Oceanfront Farms *
Suzie Kostick <\/strong>\u2013 Flora Renaissance
Dr. Charles Krasnow<\/strong> \u2013 Volcani Institute *
Mary Lewis<\/strong> \u2013 Syngenta Flowers *
Dr. Leynar Leyton <\/strong>\u2013 University of Florida *
Dr. Navreet Mahal<\/strong> \u2013 Texas A&M University
Dr. Chad Miller<\/strong> \u2013 Colorado State University
Dr. Terril Nell<\/strong> \u2013 Past AFE Research Director
Mike Novovesky <\/strong>\u2013 Allied Hort Sales, Inc.
Raymond Odeh <\/strong>\u2013 Industry Member
Delilah Onofrey <\/strong>\u2013 Suntory Flowers
Monnaie Pepin<\/strong> \u2013 CalFlowers
Adam Pound<\/strong> \u2013 Industry Member
Ralph Pulte<\/strong> \u2013 Industry Member
Dr. Vijay Rapaka<\/strong> \u2013 Smithers-Oasis Company\/Oasis Grower Solutions **
Cindy Rapley<\/strong> – Allied Hort Sales, Inc.
Dr. Nate Royalty<\/strong> \u2013 BioWorks, Inc.
Andrew Royer<\/strong> \u2013 Royer\u2019s Flowers and Gifts
Greg Royer<\/strong> \u2013 Royer\u2019s Flowers and Gifts **
Dr. Debalina Saha<\/strong> \u2013 Michigan State University
Karen Schneck<\/strong> \u2013 Scotts Miracle-Gro *
Dr. Shahla \u201cSara\u201d<\/strong> Mahdavi <\/strong>\u2013 University of Idaho *
Brandan Shur<\/strong> \u2013 North Carolina State University *
Ankit Singh<\/strong> \u2013 University of Maine *
Dr. Brent Sipes<\/strong> \u2013 University of Hawaii
Brian Sparks<\/strong> \u2013 Meister Media Worldwide
Dr. Eric Stallknecht <\/strong>\u2013 Virginia Tech *
Jim Tuinier <\/strong>\u2013 Post Gardens
Dr. Simone Valle de Souza<\/strong> \u2013 Michigan State University
Carolyn Van Namen<\/strong> \u2013 Vansland Properties
Jack Van Namen<\/strong> \u2013 Vansland Properties
Dr. Erfan Vafaie<\/strong> \u2013 BioWorks, Inc.
Julie Walker <\/strong>\u2013 Obra Verde Growers
Dr. Anne Whealy<\/strong> \u2013 Proprietary Rights International
Dr. Kimberly Williams <\/strong>\u2013 Kansas State University
Jane Zussman <\/strong>\u2013 Industry Member<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Notes Member of AFE\u2019s <\/em>Consejo de J\u00f3venes Profesionales<\/em>
<\/em><\/a>** Notes Member of AFE\u2019s <\/em>Consejo de Administraci\u00f3n<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in joining AFE\u2019s Scholarship Review Team for 2025, please reach out to AFE\u2019s Program Coordinator, Candice Musgrove, at cmusgrove@afeendowment.org<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Volunteering<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We also have other volunteer opportunities if you would like to get involved! Volunteering is a great way to get an inside look at how the Endowment makes an impact on our industry. You have the chance to provide input and shape the future of our initiatives. Learn more here<\/a>.<\/strong>

If you are ages 18-35, you are invited to join our Consejo de J\u00f3venes Profesionales<\/strong><\/a> which offers additional volunteering and professional development opportunities to the next generation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AFE\u2019s <\/strong>Scholarship applications<\/strong><\/a> are due May 1st of each year and can be completed through our <\/strong>Scholarship Application Platform<\/strong><\/a>. You can learn more about each scholarship, including undergraduate and MS\/Ph.D. scholarships, by clicking here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"template":"","news-categories":[32,31,29,49,44],"class_list":["post-20603","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry","news-categories-donors","news-categories-latest-news","news-categories-news","news-categories-scholarship","news-categories-student"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThank You 2024 Scholarship Reviewers - American Floral Endowment<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This year, 60 individuals stepped up to help support the next generation with AFE by participating in the scholarship review process.\u00a0\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/news\/thank-you-2024-scholarship-reviewers\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"es_MX\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Thank You 2024 Scholarship Reviewers - 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