American Academy of Floriculture (AAF) Application Form

American Academy of Floriculture (AAF) Application Form

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Society of American Florists’ American Academy of Floriculture.
Fill out this form in its entirety, including attachments and photos. Email awards@safnow.org with any questions.
Applicant's Information
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Business Name*
Business Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Business Phone Number
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Email*
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Position or Title*
Are you a current member of SAF:*

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Division I: General
Total number of full-time years in the floral industry*
Positions of Employment in the floral industry (excluding part time). Include start and end dates for each. *
Owners: Please enclose three (3) letters of credit reference from suppliers with whom you currently do business AND two (2) letters of endorsement from current members of the Academy. Non-owners: Please enclose two (2) letters of personal reference AND two (2)letters of endorsement from current members of the Academy. These letters are required and are considered part of the minimum criteria you must meet for your application to be reviewed.*

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Provide your educational background (including schools attended, dates, degrees or certificates):*
Other education or training, which aided in career (give details):*
How do you stay up to date on new business practices and products available to the industry?*
Division II: Community Service

NOTE: "Community Service" refers to roles of service outside the industry in organizations involved with the Arts, Politics, Religion, Philanthropy, Charitable Service or Business.
Optional: Letters of recommendation from someone with whom you have worked on a community service project are welcome in addition to the required letters.

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List all community activities by including organization name, position held and dates of service. Please explain purpose or function of an organization if it is unclear. *
List any awards and/or honors received outside the floral industry by including the organization, award date and reason. *
If you wish to include any additional information on your community activities, please elaborate:
Division III: Industry Support
List any floral industry organizations of which you (or your company) are a member, including dates of membership. *
List positions of leadership in floral associations that you've held by including organization name, position held and dates of service. *
List programs in which you have been involved that were of benefit to the industry by including the project/event, position of responsibility and dates.*
List speeches to industry groups that you have given by including the organization addressed, subject and dates.*
List any articles you have written that have been published in the industry press by including the publication, subject/title and date.*
List any shows or workshops in which you have been a panelist, designer or otherwise participated by including the sponsoring organization, your role and date. *
List any awards or honors received within the floral industry by including organization, award and date. *
Use this space to explain in detail if you have created extensive content showing your expertise on flowers and plants in a newspaper or other publication, on TV or via a social media outlet, YouTube channel, or if you act as spokesperson for promoting flowers, plants and/or design on a social media platform with at least 1,000 subscribers.*
Please list here any additional information that you would like to bring to the attention of the Academy relative to your candidacy for admission.
Please provide a headshot of applicant.*

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American Academy of Floriculture (AAF) Application Form

Applicant's Information

Division I: General

Division II: Community Service

Division III: Industry Support