The California State Floral Association ’s ( CSFA ) annual event - “ CaliFlora 2019 ” – “ Floral Artistry Showcase ” was host by the ‘ The Original Los Angeles Flower Market ’ .
Saturday was occupy with hand - on education class featuring instructors , Anthony Alvarez AIFD , CCF , EMC ( Garland Construction – Basics and Beyond ) ; Lee Burcher AIFD , CCF , CFD , PFCI ( Surprise Package 101 or How To Take it to Number One ) ; Wilton Lee CCF ( Lei Making Workshop ) ; and Reina Sumabat AIFD , CCF ( Floral Crown & Body Flower Designing Made Easy .
Anthony Alvarez AIFD , CCF , EMC – Placed 4th and get ahead masses ’s Choice Award in the Top Ten competition
CSFA President , Wilton Lee CCF and Emcee Catherine Hillen - Rulloda AIFD formally spread out the convention with a welcome on Sunday morning .
Student Competition winners – left to the right way – 3rd lieu student winner , Samantha Theodozio , 1st place winner Valailuck Nok Suwanich , 2nd place winner Kassidy Talbot
Mary Anne Mertz – Top Ten succeeder
Mary Anne will be ask in to represent CSFA in the Society of American Florists Sylvia Cup Competition in 2020 . During the Sunday good afternoon program , the California State Floral Association reward Peggi Ridgway from the Bloomin ’ word for her Leadership , and Exemplary Contributions to the California State Floral Association and the entire floral Industry . Mellano & Company host beverages and sexually attractive delight for Sunday ’s meeter . The Silent Auction was Chaired by Steven Brown AIFD , CCF , CFD . Items were up for auction sale and bidding wars were fierce .
Meritorious Service Award Winner Peggi Ridgway , The Bloomin ’ News
The California Certified Florist Pinning Ceremony ( CCF ) was held on Sunday afternoon . CCF Committee Chair , Kay Wolff AIFD , CCF , CFD presided over the intro and was assisted by CSFA President , Wilton Lee CCF . extolment to Tin Tin Aye Ye CCF , Gricelda Hernandez CCF , Lucia Medina CCF , Leslie O’Dell CCF and Karina Perez CCF .
CSFA President Wilton Lee CCF Receiving President ’s Award
The Top Ten podium arrangement and prize table design were created by 2018 Top Ten Winner , Sambath Prom - Chiem AIFD , CCF , CFD , Sammy Chiem Events .
For more information : California State Floral Associationcalstatefloral.com
