2024 Hall of Fame Award Winners

WUMFA is pleased to announce the 2024 Hall of Fame Award Winners! The winners were announced and presented their awards at the 2024 Hall of Fame Banquet.

Nominate that special WUMFA member to receive a WUMFA Hall of Fame Award. Click here to nominate someone for a WUMFA Hall of Fame Award.

2024 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Tom & Nancy Aykens
Memorial Florists
Son Bob and Daughter Mary accepting award

This award is given to an individual or individuals who have dedicated the majority of their life to the floral industry. Through their love and passion, the industry is better today.

 

2024 RETAILER OF THE YEAR

Waukesha Floral & Greenhouse
Waukesha, WI

Retailer of the Year is Reserved for a member of the Wisconsin Upper Michigan Florists’ Association that has done an outstanding  job as a florist.

2024 WHOLESALE TRADESMAN OF THE YEAR

Paul Grulke Karthauser & Sons
Germantown, WI

Wholesale/Tradesman of the Year award is given in recognition and appreciation of the unselfish labor and achievement for the advancement of the floral industry within the boundaries of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.

2024 YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD

Spencer Whitehouse-Seim
Evergreen Florist
Appleton, WI

Young Person of the Year can be anyone connected with the floral industry  – retailer, wholesaler, grower, allied tradesman or trade organization member – for meritorious service to the floral industry, community, and potential service to the industry and community in the future, who is under 35 years old and has two years in the floral industry.

 

2024 SPECIAL SERVICE AWARD

Lisa Belisle AIFD, CF
Floral Elements
Delafield, WI

Special Service Award – Organizational activity, research or education, retailer, wholesale distributor or allied tradesman. The award might be made to those in these categories for their contribution to the industry and/or the organization.

2024 NATIONAL SERVICE AWARD

Jackie Lacey AAF, AIFD, CFD, PFCI
Jacksonville, FL

National Service Award can be given to anyone connected with the floriculture industry – retailer, growers, wholesaler, education, plant breeder, etc. – for outstanding service to the floral industry of America.

2024 GLFEE BEST TRADE SHOW BOOTH AWARD

Bill Doran Company
Green Bay, WI