2013 Industry Award Winners
2013 Industry Award Winners
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Kathy Petz AAF, CF, PFCI Teleflora, LLC
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National Service Award
Dr. Bridget Behe Ph.D, CF Michigan State University Department of Horticulture
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Design Contest Academy Winner
Robbin Yelverton AAF, AIFD, CF, PFCI Blumz by JR Designs Ferndale, MI
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MFA Past President’s Floriology Institute Scholarship Winner
Ms. Leanna Gearhart-Theye CF, CFD Horrocks Market Kentwood, MI
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MFA / Chuck Bannow Award
Brad Youngstorm The Rare Hare Studio Grand Rapids, MI
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Retailer of the Year
Norton’s Flowers & Gifts Ypsilanti, MI
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Retail Employee of the Year
Kiersten Schulte Eastern Floral & Gifts Grand Rapids, MI
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Supplier of the Year
Flora Craft Corporation Ludington, MI
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Wholesale Employee of the Year
Chris McGahey Nordlie, Inc. Flint, MI
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Best of Show
DeBrand Fine Chocolates Fort Wayne, IN
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Young Person of the Year
Doug Bates CF Designs By Vogts Sturgis, MI
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Designer of the Year
Jerry Baker CF Wesley Berry Flowers Detroit, MI
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CF of the Year
Lea Kuklinski CF Fruit Basket Flower Land Comstock Park, MI
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2013 Special Recognition Award
Deb Patterson Patterson’s Flowers Big Rapids, MI
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2013 CF Inductees
Congratulations to the 2013 CF Inductees!