California Floriculture Hall of Fame
California Floriculture Hall of Fame Awards
Since 1986, California's most distinguished leaders have been recognized for their contributions to their industry by induction into the California Floriculture Hall of Fame. Recipients are honored at each of the California floral markets where their names appear engraved on permanent plaques located at: San Francisco Flower Market, the Los Angeles Flower Market and the San Diego International Floral Trade Center.
The Trustees of the Kee Kitayama Research Foundation solicit nominations on an annual basis for Floriculture Hall of Fame recipients. Individuals nominated must have contributed for a minimum of 15 years, their leadership and organizational skills to the development and permanent betterment of the California floral industry in the areas of: Production, Marketing, Transportation, Research and Legislative Activity.
California Floriculture Hall of Fame
Request for Nominations
Nominations for the award will be accepted from any member or group of members of any ornamental association. All nominations will stay active for a period of three (3) years. A unanimous vote of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee's five (5) members will determine the recipient(s). This award may be given posthumously.
Taken into consideration will be the nominee's:
Personal contribution to the permanent improvement of the California floral industry
Extent of experience and activities
Leadership and achievements within the industry
Personal character and integrity
Need More Information
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