2024 Hall of Fame Award Winners
Honoring excellence in the floral industry. Congratulations to this year’s outstanding recipients!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.
Lifetime Achievement Award
2024
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.
Retailer Of The Year
2024
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.
Wholesale Tradesman Of The Year
2024
Paul Grulke Karthauser & Sons
Germantown, WI
Young Person Of The Year Award
2024
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.
Special Service Award
2024
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.
National Service Award
2024
Jackie Lacey AAF, AIFD, CFD, PFCI
Jacksonville, FL
WUMFA Best Trade Show Booth Award
2024
Bill Doran Company
Green Bay, WI
