Sarah Armellini, co-founder of Armellini Express Lines, was recognized for her contributions to the floriculture industry by having a flower named in her honor at the 2021 International Floriculture Exposition (IFE). Presented by Cindy Hanauer of Grand Central Floral, Ms. Armellini is only the twelfth person in the United States to be recognized by the IFE with this honor. A complete list of winners of the prestigious award is available here.

Accepting the award on her behalf was her son, David Armellini, who spoke to Hanauer about his mother’s legacy, how ecstatic she would be about the award and much more.