BALTIMORE (September 2013) – Twenty-six AIFD members have been recognized as an AIFD Certified Floral Evaluator/Judge. This certification will be recognized by AIFD and the Floral Industry and the recipient can henceforth use this title with their name. They can now evaluate at the AIFD Professional Floral Design Evaluation (PFDE) program if asked by the AIFD Membership Committee and they can judge local, state, regional and national floral design competitions as an AIFD Certified Floral Evaluator/Judge.
Congratulations to the following professionals: Marie Ackerman AIFD, CFD; Tom Bowling AIFD, CFD; Jamie Chae AIFD, CFD; Carol Chapple AIFD, CFD; Jose Davila AIFD, CFD; Tim Farrell AIFD, CFD; Teresa (Terry) Godfrey AIFD, CFD; Ikuko Hashimoto AIFD, CFD; Mary Linda Horn AIFD, CFD; Wendy Infanger AIFD, CFD; Sharon Ivey AIFD, CFD; J. Paul Jaras AIFD, CFD; Karen Kent AIFD, CFD; Leanne Kesler AIFD, CFD; Dov Kupfer AIFD, CFD; Louisa Lam AIFD, CFD; Carolyn Minutillo AIFD, CFD; Crescentia Motzi AIFD, CFD; Ken Norman AIFD, CFD; Wendy Pine AIFD, CFD; Linda Robbins AIFD, CFD; Iris Salmon AIFD, CFD; Rich Salvaggio AIFD, CFD; D. Damon Samuel AIFD, CFD; Ken Senter AIFD, CFD; and Samuel Vanwert AIFD, CFD.
This recognition is presented to those who demonstrate willingness to dedicate their knowledge and be of
service to the floral industry and maintain integrity, respect and professionalism at all times. These
individuals stood out by being impartial and consistent in their decisions at all times, being able to validate
all of their decisions and having the ability to give competent feedback and praise. These are all qualities
any judge or evaluator should possess.
About the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
Established in 1965, the American Institute of Floral Designers is, today, the floral industry's leading non-profit organization dedicated to establishing, maintaining and recognizing the highest standard of professional floral design. AIFD and its worldwide accredited members are at the forefront of the industry in presenting educational design programs and in designing flowers for such renowned events as the Tournament of Roses Parade, Academy Awards and Presidential Inaugurations. More information on AIFD can be found at aifd.org.
Congratulations to the following professionals: Marie Ackerman AIFD, CFD; Tom Bowling AIFD, CFD; Jamie Chae AIFD, CFD; Carol Chapple AIFD, CFD; Jose Davila AIFD, CFD; Tim Farrell AIFD, CFD; Teresa (Terry) Godfrey AIFD, CFD; Ikuko Hashimoto AIFD, CFD; Mary Linda Horn AIFD, CFD; Wendy Infanger AIFD, CFD; Sharon Ivey AIFD, CFD; J. Paul Jaras AIFD, CFD; Karen Kent AIFD, CFD; Leanne Kesler AIFD, CFD; Dov Kupfer AIFD, CFD; Louisa Lam AIFD, CFD; Carolyn Minutillo AIFD, CFD; Crescentia Motzi AIFD, CFD; Ken Norman AIFD, CFD; Wendy Pine AIFD, CFD; Linda Robbins AIFD, CFD; Iris Salmon AIFD, CFD; Rich Salvaggio AIFD, CFD; D. Damon Samuel AIFD, CFD; Ken Senter AIFD, CFD; and Samuel Vanwert AIFD, CFD.
This recognition is presented to those who demonstrate willingness to dedicate their knowledge and be of
service to the floral industry and maintain integrity, respect and professionalism at all times. These
individuals stood out by being impartial and consistent in their decisions at all times, being able to validate
all of their decisions and having the ability to give competent feedback and praise. These are all qualities
any judge or evaluator should possess.
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About the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
Established in 1965, the American Institute of Floral Designers is, today, the floral industry's leading non-profit organization dedicated to establishing, maintaining and recognizing the highest standard of professional floral design. AIFD and its worldwide accredited members are at the forefront of the industry in presenting educational design programs and in designing flowers for such renowned events as the Tournament of Roses Parade, Academy Awards and Presidential Inaugurations. More information on AIFD can be found at aifd.org.