LEANDER, TEXAS (May 6, 2026) — The Texas Floral Endowment (TFE) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 2026 TFE Scholarship recipients, who will be recognized at the Texas Floral Expo in San Marcos on June 19-21. Totaling $7,700, these scholarships will help increase access to educational opportunities for floral industry professionals throughout the state and beyond.

“For 35 years, the Texas Floral Endowment has invested in floral education,” said TFE President Gayle Johnson, AAF, TMFA. “It is with great pride that we award this year’s scholarships to individuals who are certain will uphold the qualities exemplified by the remarkable individuals in whose honor many of these awards were established. The TFE Board of Directors extends its heartfelt appreciation to each donor whose generous contributions make these scholarships possible.”

2026 TFE Scholarship Recipients

Freytag Family Educational Scholarship, in Memory of Ann Hobbs — $1,200.
Sarah Kehrer

Tubby Adkisson Educational Scholarship — $800.
Lauren Garcia

Don and Nancy Wharton Memorial Scholarship — $500.
Grace Laubach

Floral Teacher Educational Scholarship in Memory of Becky Burt — $500.
Janie Pluenneke

Cross Family Educational Scholarship, in Memory of Jane and Mark Knox — $500.
Asmita Bhusal
Kara Voight

TSFA Education Committee Judy Rutledge Memorial Scholarship — $500.
Chelsea Fewell

Society for the Advancement of Floral Design Texas Master Florist and Career Change Scholarship — $500.
Kamdyn Haney

TSFA Past Presidents Scholarship — $500.
Kailey Dixon

Gina Waters Memorial Scholarship — $500.
Tamara Seely

Sheri White Memorial Scholarship — $500.
Hailey Beck

2026 New Attendee Opportunity | Texas Floral Events — $300.
Daisy Aguilar
Victoria Speers

Kassie Baker Memorial Scholarship — $300.
Georgia Nelson

TSFA Floral Event Registration Scholarship — $300.
Becki Koepke

Those interested in future scholarships may consider applying for the 2027 funding cycle, which will open this winter. To support the future of floral education, please consider making a donation to the endowment today or participating in TFE’s planned giving program.

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The Texas Floral Endowment (TFE) was established in 1991 to encourage, support and promote career opportunities in the floral industry through the advancement of public and high school education and by providing financial resources through charitable contributions. For 35 years, TFE has fostered education and cultivated future generations of floral industry professionals. Learn more and get involved at tsfa.org/about-tfe.