R.I.S.E. to Support 2025
Held Virtually Between Thursday, May 15th – Monday, June 30th
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You made it happen! We would like to thank the floral industry for your continued commitment to the floral industry through our 2025 Annual Fundraising Campaign: R.I.S.E. to Support.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and donors, we exceeded our $100,000 goal, raising over $130,000 from 115+ donations. Your support helps grow our research, scholarships, internships, and grants. Read and share our full press release here. Beyond the campaign total, we’re thrilled to report an additional $25,000 in special contributions to programs like Sustainabloom, several scholarship funds, and the Frank Biddle Memorial Tribute.
Thank you again for your dedication and investment in our industry!
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Supporters!
Diamond Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
Bronze Sponsors:
Bachman’s, Inc.
Dr. John Dole
David & Beverly Garcia
Richard Harkess
Lafayette Florist & Greenhouses, Inc.
Terril & Cathy Nell
Mike Novovesky
Pike’s Peak Floral
Reliant Ribbon
Rose Bud Flowers
Laura & Larry Shinall
Smith Gardens
Anne & Brent Stewart
Christopher Soper
Suntory Flowers
Copper Sponsors:
Arizona Family Florist
Laura Barth
Bradley Beck
David & Stacy Boulton
Dr. Mark Bridgen
Cactus Flower Florists
Debi Chedester
Conner Park Florist, Inc.
Sten & Maryann Crissey
Dreisbach Wholesale Florist
Dr. Jim Faust
Dr. Tom Fernandez
Floral Finance Business Services
Flowers by George, Inc.
Francis Biddle International (FBI Flowers)
Freytag’s Florist
Tim & Nancy Galea
Gardens America
GravityFree
Hackney Nursery
Hall’s Flower Shop and Garden Center
In Bloom Flowers & Gifts
Jack’s Basket Import, Inc.
Jimmy’s Flowers Inc.
Andrew & Sandra Lee
Dr. Marvin Miller
Nanz & Kraft Florist, Inc.
North Creek Nurseries
Ockert Greyvenstein
Patterson’s Flowers Inc.
Phillip’s Flowers & Gifts
PlantPeddler
Jay Sheeley
Tradewinds Intl LLC
Twixwood Nursery
Vosters Insurance, Inc.
Walter Knoll Florist
Thank you for your consideration and support. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at afe@endowment.org or 703-838-5211.
Sponsorship Tiers & Benefits
Our 2025 Fundraising Campaign features many Sponsorship Opportunities. Sponsorship Benefits include promotional opportunities, featured job postings, and recognition across AFE’s communications. Take a look at our complete list of Sponsors below. R.I.S.E. up and make a donation today!
Important Note: Those interested in a Diamond Sponsorship will note that the Diamond level includes an optional additional Special Donor Spotlight on our site. Spotlights will be shown as a news article to be used in our communications and can include logos, graphics, and video content.
If you aren’t able to participate as a sponsor, we still welcome contributions of any size to support our efforts and will consider you a Friend of the Endowment. Every dollar counts!
If you would like to mail a check, you can download and print the sponsorship form here. On behalf of the AFE Trustees and staff, thank you for your continued support of the work we do. It is only through industry support that we are able to continue to serve our floral community.