Laura Kantakis Scholarship

The scholarship, which pays registration and hotel expenses for one person, is offered in honor of Laura Kantakis, supply manager of Associated Wholesale Florist, Inc., Rochelle Park, N.J., a past chairman of the former Young Executives Committee now known as the Emerging Leaders Network from 1993 - 1994, and was named Young Executive of the Year for 1989 and 1990.  The scholarship was created by a group of friends who remember Laura's inspiration, both professional and personal, as evidenced by the programs she created for her customers, her work on developing the WF&FSA "Growing Up With Flowers" program and through her personal commitment to continuous education.  Laura Kantakis passed away in 2008.

The 2012 scholarship was valued at over $700. WF&FSA paid the program registration fee and for a two-night hotel stay for the winner.

The 2012 Laura Kantakis Scholarship was awarded to Brady Lo, Vice President at Penang Nursery, Inc. Congratulations Brady!

To apply for the 2012 scholarship, each nominee should send a letter indicating why he or she would like to attend the 2012 Management Institute.  A representative from the applicant's company must also submit a letter detailing the candidate's accomplishments.  Both should be sent under one cover letter.  Mail to: WF&FSA, 105 Eastern Ave., Suite 104, Annapolis, MD 21403, Fax to: (410) 263-1659 or Email: plilly@thompsonmanagement.com

The deadline for receiving applications is January 15, 2012.