American Floral Endowment’s 2020 Giving to Grow Virtual Mask-erade Dinner provided all sponsors and participants with event masks. These event masks were used to create and design fun mask-erade photos. From at-home game and date nights to beach and fishing trips, the mask-erade spanned across the US encouraging attendees to have a nice dinner or day out wherever they prefer.
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Each photo shows the name of the sponsor/participant and their caption that they shared on social media with #GivingtoGrow.
Out of over 90 entries, Cactus Flower Florists in Scottsdale, Arizona won the photo contest and will be receiving FREE roses for a YEAR! Rio Roses conducted scoring based on design technique/creativity, uniqueness, and location/background. Read more about the contest and winner here.
GravityFree: Our fearless leader dawning his American Floral Endowment (AFE) mask as part of the Virtual Mask-erade! For 59 years, AFE has been serving the floral community funding research initiatives, educational grants, scholarships, and internships. Be like Scott, and give to grow! #GivingtoGrow
Pennock Floral: This year Pennock Floral is excited to announce that we are sponsoring American Floral Endowment (AFE). With COVID-19 the AFE has transformed their annual fundraising dinner into a Virtual Mask-erade. So in support of this amazing event we were given the pleasure of modeling these fantastic masks. #GivingtoGrow
Pennock Floral: This year Pennock Floral is excited to announce that we are sponsoring American Floral Endowment (AFE). With COVID-19 the AFE has transformed their annual fundraising dinner into a Virtual Mask-erade. So in support of this amazing event we were given the pleasure of modeling these fantastic masks. #GivingtoGrow
Chuck Johnson: These mask-erade photos are brought to us by Chuck and Claudia Johnson, retired from Smithers-Oasis, OASIS Floral Products North America, Floralife® Postharvest Products. “Greetings from Colorado! We had our virtual dinner in our backyard and at our mountain house in the Rocky Mountains. We miss all our floral industry friends.” ❤️???????? #givingtogrow #floralindustry #mask #virtualevent #rockymountains #getoutdoors #backyard
Chuck Johnson: These mask-erade photos are brought to us by Chuck and Claudia Johnson, retired from Smithers-Oasis, OASIS Floral Products North America, Floralife® Postharvest Products. “Greetings from Colorado! We had our virtual dinner in our backyard and at our mountain house in the Rocky Mountains. We miss all our floral industry friends.” ❤️???????? #givingtogrow #floralindustry #mask #virtualevent #rockymountains #getoutdoors #backyard
Chuck Johnson: These mask-erade photos are brought to us by Chuck and Claudia Johnson, retired from Smithers-Oasis, OASIS Floral Products North America, Floralife® Postharvest Products. “Greetings from Colorado! We had our virtual dinner in our backyard and at our mountain house in the Rocky Mountains. We miss all our floral industry friends.” ❤️???????? #givingtogrow #floralindustry #mask #virtualevent #rockymountains #getoutdoors #backyard
Cactus Flower Florists: #givingtogrow Wear a mask for any occasion or event! Look at how stylish this mask is and how it compliments the bouquet perfectly! Mask-erade design at it’s finest! . #afe #americanfloralendowment #givingtogrow #american_floral_endowment #maskerade #bridal #bouquet #weddinginspiration #quarantinelife #masklife #succulents #sprayroses #bridalbouquet #wedding #quaratinewedding #maskup #flauntyourflowers #cactusflowerflorists #contest #supportgrowth #buyflowers #photocontest #eventdesign #flowerlove #supportlocalaz #localbusiness #arizonawedding #grevilleaflower #virtualevent
Pennock Floral: This year Pennock Floral is excited to announce that we are sponsoring American Floral Endowment (AFE). With COVID-19 the AFE has transformed their annual fundraising dinner into a Virtual Mask-erade. So in support of this amazing event we were given the pleasure of modeling these fantastic masks. #GivingtoGrow
Cactus Flower Florists: Having fun today and participating in a “mask-erade”! How fun is this design?! #givingtogrow . #givingtogrow #americanfloralendowment #cactusflowerflorists #flauntyourflowers #mask #contest #event #floralindustry #flowerpower #virtualevent #supportgrowth #succulents #sprayroses #flowerlove #inthistogether #supportflowers #buyflowers #sendsomehappy #flowers #maskerade #afe #arizonaflorist #floralindustry #floraldesign #photocontest
Cactus Flower Florists: Having fun today and participating in a “mask-erade”! How fun is this design?! #givingtogrow . #givingtogrow #americanfloralendowment #cactusflowerflorists #flauntyourflowers #mask #contest #event #floralindustry #flowerpower #virtualevent #supportgrowth #succulents #sprayroses #flowerlove #inthistogether #supportflowers #buyflowers #sendsomehappy #flowers #maskerade #afe #arizonaflorist #floralindustry #floraldesign #photocontest
Bloomnet: BloomNet supports the American Floral Endowment (AFE) because they are committed to fostering understanding by initiating and maintaining industry-funded programs! ❤️ #GivingToGrow In honor of AFE’s virtual mask-erade this year, BloomNet’s President Dinesh Popat, BloomNet’s Vice President of Sales Gino Marotta and BloomNet’s Vice President of Regional Sales Brent Eggleston enjoyed BUENOS AIRES GRILL with florist Timur Kremenetskiy of Blossom Flower Delivery. This virtual meal was surrounded by good conversation about business and the floral industry.
Bloomnet: BloomNet supports the American Floral Endowment (AFE) because they fund scholarships and internships to educate the next generation of floral industry leaders! ❤️ #GivingToGrow In honor of AFE’s Virtual Mask-erade this year, BloomNet’s Vice President of Digital Strategy and Education Renato Cruz Sogueco, BloomNet’s Vice President of Regional Sales Brent Eggleston and BloomNet’s Directory Advertising Sales Manager Veronica Greene enjoyed Ciro's Sea & Mexican Food with florist Rey Flores of Magical Moments Flowers & Gifts. We learned that Rey Flores is a third-generation florist, who has two locations in El Paso, Texas, that he and his family manage. He is passionate about sympathy arrangements and is the go-to florist for funeral homes in his area.
Ball Horticultural Company: What a beautiful background! Another great #givingtogrow mask-erade photo from @mjbowman0630 at @ballhorticulture We can’t wait to see more of your masks! Make sure you post your photos to enter for a chance to win free roses from @rio_roses for a year! Endowment.org/givingtogrow
DESIGN MASTER color tool: In light of the pandemic, American Floral Endowment has transformed its Annual Fundraising Dinner into a Virtual Mask-erade. Join AFE's #GivingtoGrow campaign from the safety of your home by hosting a virtual mask-erade dinner and enter the photo contest to win a monthly arrangement of 50 Rio Roses! Register by Aug 31st using the link below. The Endowment’s work is ongoing and vital to the continued growth and development of the floral industry as we adapt to this changing environment. Masquerading here are the Larimers of DESIGN MASTER hosting the Gauls of DWF Wholesale Florist fame. L-R: Laura Gaul, Dwight Larimer, Dave Gaul, Dawn Larimer. https://staging.endowment.org/givingtogrow/
Jamie Kitz: #givingtogrow with American Floral Endowment (AFE) while packing 8500 vegetable boxes for the #montereybay community fueled by Rancho Cielo Youth Campus #community #volunteering #joyoffresh #flowerpower ???? #freshproduce ???? #itfeelsgoodtodogood MaryJeanne Darla Lucy Julie Barbara Denise Ronnette Lisa Society of American Florists Susan Diana — at Rancho Cielo Youth Campus.
Bloomnet: BloomNet supports the American Floral Endowment (AFE) because they provide essential knowledge for a growing and dynamic floricultural industry! ❤️ #GivingToGrow In honor of AFE’s Virtual Mask-erade this year, BloomNet’s Vice President of Digital Strategy and Education Renato Cruz Sogueco, Regional Vice President of BloomNet Sales Monica Vaccari and Vice President of Sales Gino Marotta enjoyed Panera Bread with two talented florists Michelle and Lydia at Avant Gardens.
Cindy Hanauer: Have some fun this Friday by decorating your own mask and entering our photo contest to win free Rio Roses for a year! This creative mask-erade look is brought to us by our Board Member, Cindy Hanauer! endowment.org/givingtogrow #givingtogrow #mask #photocontest #entertowin #floralindustry #flowerpower #facepaint #fridayvibes #fridayfun
Kate Penn, SAF: What a crown! ???? Kate Penn from Society of American Florists shares her work from home mask-erade look. Today is the last day to post your mask photos for our contest with Rio Roses! Have some fun and get a chance to win free roses before it’s too late! #givingtogrow #floral #flowercrown #virtualevent #workfromhome #photocontest #entertowin #floralindustry #flowerpower
Karin Krause, AFE: We had a lot of fun doing an informal photoshoot for American Floral Endowment (AFE)’s #GivingtoGrow Virtual Mask-erade Dinner! Shoutout to The Enchanted Florist for the beautiful flower crown! Everyone thought we had just got married — was refreshing to talk to strangers again. ???? It was also nice to have a reason to dress up even if it was just to walk around town. I guess this counts as my birthday crown? If you want to join the mask-erade and get a chance to win roses for a year visit endowment.org/givingtogrow #quarantine #virtualevents #mask #flowercrown #dolledup #dateideas #birthdaygirl @ Historic Old Town Alexandria VA
Karin Krause, AFE: We had a lot of fun doing an informal photoshoot for American Floral Endowment (AFE)’s #GivingtoGrow Virtual Mask-erade Dinner! Shoutout to The Enchanted Florist for the beautiful flower crown! Everyone thought we had just got married — was refreshing to talk to strangers again. ???? It was also nice to have a reason to dress up even if it was just to walk around town. I guess this counts as my birthday crown? If you want to join the mask-erade and get a chance to win roses for a year visit endowment.org/givingtogrow #quarantine #virtualevents #mask #flowercrown #dolledup #dateideas #birthdaygirl @ Historic Old Town Alexandria VA
Karin Krause, AFE: We had a lot of fun doing an informal photoshoot for American Floral Endowment (AFE)’s #GivingtoGrow Virtual Mask-erade Dinner! Shoutout to The Enchanted Florist for the beautiful flower crown! Everyone thought we had just got married — was refreshing to talk to strangers again. ???? It was also nice to have a reason to dress up even if it was just to walk around town. I guess this counts as my birthday crown? If you want to join the mask-erade and get a chance to win roses for a year visit endowment.org/givingtogrow #quarantine #virtualevents #mask #flowercrown #dolledup #dateideas #birthdaygirl @ Historic Old Town Alexandria VA
Karin Krause, AFE: We had a lot of fun doing an informal photoshoot for American Floral Endowment (AFE)’s #GivingtoGrow Virtual Mask-erade Dinner! Shoutout to The Enchanted Florist for the beautiful flower crown! Everyone thought we had just got married — was refreshing to talk to strangers again. ???? It was also nice to have a reason to dress up even if it was just to walk around town. I guess this counts as my birthday crown? If you want to join the mask-erade and get a chance to win roses for a year visit endowment.org/givingtogrow #quarantine #virtualevents #mask #flowercrown #dolledup #dateideas #birthdaygirl @ Historic Old Town Alexandria VA
Karin Krause, AFE: We had a lot of fun doing an informal photoshoot for American Floral Endowment (AFE)’s #GivingtoGrow Virtual Mask-erade Dinner! Shoutout to The Enchanted Florist for the beautiful flower crown! Everyone thought we had just got married — was refreshing to talk to strangers again. ???? It was also nice to have a reason to dress up even if it was just to walk around town. I guess this counts as my birthday crown? If you want to join the mask-erade and get a chance to win roses for a year visit endowment.org/givingtogrow #quarantine #virtualevents #mask #flowercrown #dolledup #dateideas #birthdaygirl @ Historic Old Town Alexandria VA
