American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)

The American Insititue of Floral Designers (AIFD) advances the art of professional floral design through education, service and leadership, while recognizing the achievement of excellence in this art form.

The American Institute of Floral Designers was established in 1965 and is now the leading non-profit organization dedicated to establishing, maintaining and recognizing the highest standard of professional floral design in the industry. AIFD and its global network of accredited members are at the forefront of the floral industry in delivering educational design programs and design flowers for such world-renowned events as the Academy Awards, Tournament of Roses Parade, Presidential Inaugurations and more. AIFD members are an extraordinary group of talented artists.

 

Membership & Accreditation

Accredited membership in AIFD is highly selective and difficult to achieve. It can only be obtained after a prospective member has effectively demonstrated advanced professional ability of their floral artistry. Members earn the right to wear the "CFD“ and, potentially, "AIFD" post-nominal addendum to their name, demonstrating that their peers have found them to be “Accredited in Floral Design.” Members must also continue to demonstrate their expertise and artistry by meeting stringent continuing education requirements.

 

AIFD National Symporsium

Each July, AIFD presents its acclaimed National Symposium - one of the largest and most beloved events in the floral industry it is also considered to be the most important floral design education event in the world. This exciting event attracts the best designers, educators and interested individuals from all over the world. AIFD also offers scholarships to talented young designers through its foundation.

 

Awards

Each year at the National Symposium AIFD awards members (of both the organization and the larger floral industry) for their achievement and service to the organization and industry. Some of the awards they present include:

Award of Distinguished Service to AIFD

This award is given to longstanding members of the American Institute of Floral Designers in grateful recognition of extraordinary service to the Institute, upholding its goals and supporting its activities. Recipients become known as ‘Fellows of AIFD’ and are granted Life Membership.

 

Award of Distinguished Service to the Industry

This award is presented to AIFD members who have made a significant contribution to the floral industry.

 

Award of Design Influence

This award is presented to AIFD members who are floral design visionaries whose creative body of work has national influence and constitutes a legacy of innovation.

 

Award of Merit – Industry

This award is presented to professionals in the floral industry who are not a member of AIFD, but who serve a crucial role in advancing the industry.

 

Award of Merit – Non-Industry

This award is presented to individuals outside the floral industry who are selected because of their personal or professional use of fresh flowers in such a manner as to be a credit to the floral profession.

 

Special Award of Recognition

This award is presented by the Board of Directors in recognition of meritorious and dedicated services to the American Institute of Floral Designers.

 

Please note that not all awards are given every single year.

 

AIFD Industry Partners

AIFD Industry Partner members are manufacturers and distributors of products and services to the floral industry. They play an important part of the Institute as they help fund numerous design education events.

 

Regional Chapters

In the United States Accredited AIFD members participate in six regional chapters. Each Chapter hosts activities designed to educate the floral industry and the floral consumer market. AIFD also supports student chapters located on the campuses of major colleges and universities across the country.

American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
https://aifd.org
443-966-3850

2331 Rock Spring Road
Forest Hill, MD 21050


Last Updated: 05/19/2021

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