LEANDER, TEXAS (May 31, 2024) — The Texas Floral Endowment (TFE) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 2024 TFE Scholarship recipients, who will be recognized at the Texas Floral Forum in San Antonio on June 21-23. Totaling $7,100, the 13 scholarships will help increase access to educational opportunities for floral industry professionals throughout the state. 

“This year’s recipients demonstrate an admirable desire to increase their floral knowledge and skill,” said TFE President Gayle Johnson TMFA. “They have bright futures within the industry and great promise to 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.”

2024 TFE Scholarship Recipients

Tubby Adkisson Educational Scholarship, $800
Kailey Dixon 

Kassie Baker Memorial Scholarship, $300
Tyler McCoy 

Society for the Advancement of Floral Design Career Change Scholarship, $500
Wenceslao Jimenez-Torres 

Freytag Family Educational Scholarship, in Memory of Ann Hobbs, $1,200
G. Alan Masters 

Floral Teacher Educational Scholarship in Memory of Becky Burt, $500
Ashley Bishop TMF 

Cross Family Educational Scholarship, in Memory of Jane and Mark Knox, $500
Rebecca Sullivan 

TSFA Past Presidents Scholarship, $500
Ashley Bishop TMF 

Judy Rutledge Memorial Scholarship, $500
Wenceslao Jimenez-Torres 

TSFA Floral Event Registration Scholarship, $300
Keely Villa 

Gina Waters Memorial Scholarship, $500
Kailey Dixon 

Don and Nancy Wharton Memorial Scholarship, $500
Becki Koepke 

Sheri White Memorial Scholarship, $500 each
Miriam Carmona and Stacy Peek 

Those interested in future scholarships may consider applying for the 2025 funding cycle, which will open in December. 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 more than 33 years, TFE has fostered education and cultivated future generations of floral industry professionals. Learn more and get involved at tsfa.org/about-tfe.