06/08/2026
This is an amazing opportunity for Kemrie. We couldn’t be more excited for her. AIFD, Orlando, Flowers, Education. She will bring lots of inspiration back to our shop. ❤️❤️💐🌺
MFA is proud to announce that Kemrie Cross is the recipient of the AIFD Inspire scholarship award giving her the opportunity to attend the AIFD Symposium in Orlando this July. We are so excited for Kemrie to represent MFA and her fellow Montanan florists this summer!!
Awarded annually by the AIFD® National Marketing Committee, this scholarship supports individuals from across the country representing diverse segments of the floral industry. The scholarship provides recipients with the opportunity to further their floral design education by attending the AIFD® National Symposium, helping to inspire growth, creativity, and continued professional development within the industry.
The AIFD® National Symposium is the floral industry’s most electrifying design education experience, and this year it comes to life in Orlando, Florida. Renowned for its innovation, inspiration, and impact, the 2026 Symposium features an unforgettable
lineup of immersive educational experiences led by the world’s most celebrated floral design visionaries. Attending this premier event is a bold statement of passion, ambition, and dedication to mastering the art and business of floral design at the highest
level.
Established in 1965, AIFD® is dedicated to recognizing and promoting the art of professional floral design. With over 1,700 members worldwide, AIFD® and its members are in the forefront in establishing and maintaining higher standards in floral
industry. For more information about AIFD® or the AIFD® Annual Symposium visit
A note from our MFA Scholarship winner....
Hi, my name is Kemrie Cross, I am from Charlo Montana. I have enjoyed three wonderful years as an employee and aspiring florist at Bev's Bloomers in Ronan, Montana. There I have developed skills in floral arrangements, leadership, and horticultural practices through hands-on experience. One of the things that I love most about my job is the creative outlet it offers me. I am so excited and appreciative for this opportunity.
