Adam Havrilla is an award-winning floral artist based in Chicago, Illinois.
Adam Havrilla is an accredited member of AIFD, a member of SAF’s Professional Floral Communicators – International, and an Illinois Certified Floral Designer who prides himself on offering original and artistic floral design with the highest quality blooms from around the world. Adam has over 20 years of experience as a professional floral artist. He has achieved certification as an AIFD Certified Floral Evaluator/Judge. Adam was honored to be inducted into SAF’s American Academy of Floriculture because of his dedication to the floral industry and community.
His original and artistic designs have garnered numerous awards, including first place in wedding bouquets and tablescape, and twice won the coveted Iron Designer title from the International Floriculture Expo.
Throughout his career as a professional floral artist and speaker, Adam has given back to the industry through education and industry involvement. Adam believes the key to industry success is for all to have access to knowledge.
In 2022 Adam founded the organization Be The Color because he has seen firsthand what a difference floral artistry has the power to accomplish. He believes that humankind’s visceral response to the beauty and color of flowers has the innate power to unlock empathy and altruism.
Adam took on a new role in 2023 as the Create Director for The Elite Flower. In this position he will continue to work with amazing people to create new programs that are trend-forward, client specific and a great value..
Awards
2019 HALL OF FAME RECIPIENT
Illinois State Florists Association
2018 IRON DESIGNER WINNER
International Floriculture EXPO
2018 SYLVIA CUP CATEGORY AWARD
(1st Place – Conical Design)
Society of American Florists
2016 IRON DESIGNER WINNER
International Floriculture EXPO
2014 WINNER — BEST BUSINESS OR SERVICE
River North Business Association
2012 ISFA 2nd PLACE — BRIDAL DESIGN
Illinois State Florists’ Association
2011 ISFA PEOPLE'S CHOICE — TABLESCAPE DESIGN
Illinois State Florists' Association
2011 ISFA 1st PLACE — TABLESCAPE DESIGN
Illinois State Florists' Association
2010 BILL BLYTHE ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Illinois State Florists' Association
2009 BILL BLYTHE ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Illinois State Florists' Association
Certifications
American Academy of Floriculture
Society of American Florists
October 2023 – Present
Aifd Certified Floral Evaluator/Judge
American Institute of Floral Designers
October 2021 – Present
Professional Floral Communicators – International (PFCI)
Society of American Florists
September 2018 – Present
Accredited Member of AIFD
American Institute of Floral Designers
July 2016 – Present
Illinois Certified Professional Florist
Illinois State Florists’ Association
March 2013 – Present
Affiliations
President/Founder
Former President
Owner/Creative Director