AUSTIN FLOWER COMPANY

Society of American Florists
FLORICULTURE HALL OF FAME
2011 HONOREE: Charles F. Kremp 3rd
Kremp Florist, Philadelphia, Pa.

“For more than 40 years, the floral industry has benefited from Charles’ commitment and energy to build important programs, pursue opportunities for growth and tackle challenging projects,” said awards committee chair Chuck Johnson, AAF, of Smithers Oasis North America, during the Awards Dinner.

Referring to Kremp’s involvement with national marketing efforts — starting with SAF’s American Floral Marketing Council in the 1980s and early 1990s, followed by the national marketing order Promoflor and, most recently, the Floral Marketing Funding Initiative Coalition — Johnson said, “an eternal optimist with a never-say-never attitude, Charles has worked relentlessly to promote the industry and create new pathways for progress.”

The surprise announcement was the highlight of an evening of recognition Sept. 15 at the Industry Awards Dinner during SAF Palm Springs 2011, the association's 127th Annual Convention.

Referring to Kremp’s involvement with a series of national marketing efforts, going back to SAF’s American Floral Marketing Council in the 1980s and early 1990s, the national marketing order Promoflor and, most recently, the Floral Marketing Funding Initiative Coalition, Johnson said, “an eternal optimist with a never-say-never attitude, Charles has worked relentlessly to promote the industry and create new pathways for progress.”

The SAF Floriculture Hall of Fame designation recognizes an individual who has made lasting contributions to the floral industry.

Society of American Florists
FLORICULTURE HALL OF FAME
2011 HONOREE: Charles F. Kremp 3rd
Kremp Florist, Philadelphia, Pa.

After a very surprised Kremp came to the stage, joined by his wife Gina, he recalled his first convention, in the early 1980s. He has rarely missed one since. “Gina and I have gotten to know so many of you so well, you’re now among our closest friends.”