The Floriculture Hall of Fame is the industry’s highest honor. It is designed to recognize and encourage the highest standards of service and professional responsibility in members of the floral industry.
The objectives are:
- To provide appropriate recognition honoring those men and women of sound moral character and high integrity who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to the advancement of floriculture as an integral part of the American way of life.
- To ensure the perpetuation of the memories of such men and women by enshrining their good works in a manner befitting their contributions.
How to nominate someone for the Hall of Fame
Nomination Form – Microsoft Word
Nomination Deadline: February 1, 2015.
Nominations stay active for a period of 10 years.
Floriculture Hall of Fame Recipients
2009
M. James Leider, AAF 2008
H. Michael Mellano, AAF
2007
Rocky Pollitz, AAF, AIFD, PFCI
2006
Jules “Toots” Armellini, AAF 2005
Albert Felly, AAF 2004
J. Sten Crissey, AAF 2001
Jose (Pepe) M. de la Torre, AAF
Arne M. Thirup, AAF 2000
Ole B. Nissen 1999
Franz Fruehwirth 1998
Carmen Cosentino 1997
Donald E. Weder 1996
Dr. William H. Carlson 1995
Vincent P. Adamo* 1994
Dr. Robert Langhans
Douglas K. Dillon 1993
Paul Ecke, Jr.*
Victor Ball 1992
George Dean, Jr.
Arthur T. Ito 1991
Dr. Haruyuki Kamemoto
Egon Molbak 1990
Dr. Richard M. Craig
Melvin H. Schwanke 2014
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