“I am deeply committed to pursuing a future working with plants and am so excited to take the first step of this journey through the Vic & Margaret Ball Internship,” Brianna Wilson, one of the 2024 interns, said. “I feel my passion, dedication and experience will be a solid contribution to the wellness of the floral industry, and I know I can make a meaningful impact in my time as an intern!”
Vic & Margaret Ball internship award recipients:
Brianna Wilson is completing a four-month internship (May-September 2024) at Altman Plants in Peyton, CO. Scholarship award: $4,000.
Lauren Swearington is completing a three-month internship (May-August 2024) at Altman Plants in Peyton, CO. Scholarship award: $1,500.
Aubrey McKenna is completing a three-month internship (May-August 2024) at Emerald Coast Growers in Pensacola, FL. Scholarship award: $1,500.
Haley Kost will complete a three-month internship (June – September 2024) at North Creek Nurseries in Landenberg, PA. Scholarship award: $1,500.
Rebekah Zobell is completing a three-month internship (May-August 2024) at PlantPeddler in Cresco, IA. Scholarship award: $1,500.
Samantha Elizabeth Donoghue will complete a six-month internship (January 2025 – July 2025) at Tagawa Greenhouses in Brighton, CO. Scholarship award: $6,000.
Mosmiller internship awards recipients:
Alivia Beanland is completing a 13-week internship (May 2024 – August 2024) at Tiger Garden in Columbia, MO. Scholarship Award: $2,000.
Maria Cervantes is completing a 13-week internship (June – September 2024) with Poly Plant & Floral Shop in San Luis Obispo, CA. Scholarship Award $2,000.
Mackenzie Hartley is completing a 13-week internship (June-September 2024) with Unbound Floral Design in Steamboat Springs, CO. Scholarship Award $2,000.