The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) was established in 1965 by AIFD Foundation. It is the oldest and largest non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and promoting the art of floral design as a professional career.

Today, the floral industry’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to establishing, maintaining and recognizing the highest standard of professional floral design.

AIFD Memorial Scholarship Foundation was established on on January 4, 1979 in memory of Allen Shackelford

The original goal of the Foundation was set at $30,000.00

The forming Board of Trustees were Carol Mitchell, President of the Southern Region, Herb Mitchell, President of National AIFD, Michael Polychrones, Sandy White, and Don Stothart. Don was elected chairman of the Trustees and served in that capacity until 1995.

Designs are evaluated by members of the AIFD National Membership Committee for the following attributes:

Category Interpretation
Scale (Proportion)
Balance (Physical and Visual)
Line (Movement and Rhythm)
Color (Balance, Harmony and Rhythm)
Creativity
Unity (Harmony & Texture)
Focal Emphasis
Depth
Mechanics (Professional Application)

Contact address

American Institute of Floral Designers
720 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 • 410-752-3318