Adam Havrilla is an accredited member of AIFD 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 designer; his career started at a flower shop where he quickly realized that floral design was what he was meant to do. After several years of honing his skills working for top designers, he realized it was time to open his own design studio and Artistic Blooms was born.

Adam has recently been elected as President of the Illinois State Florists’ Association. His goal is to continue working with the Board of Directors and membership to create new educational and business opportunities for the floral industry in Illinois and surrounding states.

Adam has received numerous awards for excellence in design including 1st place in wedding bouquets and tablescape. Artistic Blooms was named “The 2014 River North’s Best Business” by the River North Business Association.

certification

ILLINOIS CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL FLORIST
Illinois State Florists’ Association
March 2013 – Present

ACCREDITED MEMBER OF AIFD
American Institute of Floral Designers
July 2016 – Present

honors & awards

2009 BILL BLYTHE ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Illinois State Florists' Association
March 2009

2010 BILL BLYTHE ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Illinois State Florists' Association
March 2010

2011 ISFA 1st PLACE — TABLESCAPE DESIGN
Illinois State Florists' Association
March 2011

2011 ISFA PEOPLE'S CHOICE — TABLESCAPE DESIGN
Illinois State Florists' Association
March 2011

2012 ISFA 2nd PLACE — BRIDAL DESIGN
Illinois State Florists’ Association
March 2012

2014 WINNER — BEST BUSINESS OR SERVICE
River North Business Association
January 2014

2016 IRON DESIGNER WINNER
International Floriculture EXPO
June 2016
See video opposite for footage of the competition.