A’Dair & Company florist and gifts in Liberty, TX (a Flower Shop Network member) won the 2008 Rising Star Award at the Monument Awards for Small Business ceremony held last month. A locally-owned retail flower shop, A’Dair & Company was cited for their focus on teamwork and working hard to stay on top of the latest trends in floral design without compromising price. Another FSN member, Liberty Hometown Florist & Gifts located in Liberty, Texas was last year’s overall winner in the retail/wholesale category and also received a nomination in that category for 2008.

The Monument Awards ceremony is held each year at The Lee College Small Business Development Center in Baytown, TX to honor business owners for their contributions to the community, reminding them that in a time of “superstores” and mass production, the little guy still matters.

Ann Stevens, FSN network coordinator, told me that when she first spoke to Pamela Litton, she knew that A’Dair was destine for great things. It is always nice to see someone recognized for his or her efforts. But it is fantastic to see a member of your family recognized for his or her hard work and uncompromising skills. On behalf of the whole Flower Shop Network family congratulations!

Rebecca Speer, FSN coordinator and the rest of the Flower Shop Network family would also like to congratulate Liberty Home Town Florists & Gifts. Tammy and Katie were winners last year and nominated again this year. Keep up the good work Girls!